A California residential purchase and sale agreement is a contract between a buyer and a seller for the sale of real estate. It includes all terms and contingencies. The buyer usually provides an earnest money deposit at the time of purchase.
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- Water Heater and Smoke Detector Statement of Compliance
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
When does a purchase agreement become legally binding?
The purchase and sale agreement becomes legally binding when both parties sign the contract and the buyer gets the notice that the seller has accepted the deal. The buyer can get the notice in-person, by phone, and/or email.