The Agreement of Purchase and Sale is the document that is used to state the Buyer’s desire to purchase the property, and to negotiate the terms of the sale. It is commonly referred to as an “Offer”. This document also allows the Buyer a chance to outline in detail all of the conditions they wish to be placed in their Offer to buy the Seller’s property. Some common examples of a Buyer’s conditions include arranging financing (a mortgage) for the property to be purchased, completing a home inspection, or ensuring that the sale of their current home is completed before purchasing a new one. After the Offer is prepared and signed by the Buyer, it is presented to the Seller for acceptance. The Seller, in turn, may want to make changes to the Offer for the Buyer to consider. This process can continue back and forth several times in an effort to reach an agreement.
A description of the many clauses and conditions incorporated into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale can be reviewed in more detail by clicking on the link below. Each component of the document is explained in plain English for better understanding courtesy of the Toronto Real Estate Board.
