An Offer to Purchase Real Estate must be properly written to avoid mistakes. Make sure you are comfortable with all the terms of the agreement before you sign it. Traditionally, this document contains the following information: Names of the buyer and the seller, and their contact information; Various conditions and contingencies attached to the offer, for example, a home inspection or a property appraisal. The seller should disclose all known defects, including the hidden ones; however, it is still important to have the residence inspected before you sign the papers; Description of the property or land; Purchase price and the payment method; Date when the offer expires; Signature of the offeror or the offeror's representative; Additionally, the Home Purchase Offer includes a signature line so that the offeree signs and thus makes acceptance. After that, the buyer sends the offer to the seller who makes a decision to accept or not to accept the terms of the agreement.