If you've been talking to a real estate investor or a "we buy houses" company about your property, a contract to e-sign is often the next step. That's normal: many investors use tools like Revamp Sign to send agreements, because it's quicker for everyone than printing and scanning.
Quick doesn't mean you should rush, though. Here's a calm checklist to work through before you sign.
1. Make sure it's really from them
The document should come from the person or company you've been speaking with, and it should match what you discussed. Check that the link opens on revamp365.ai or revampsign.com, and remember that signing never asks for a password or payment. If you have any doubt, call the investor on a number you already have. Our verification page walks through it.
2. Read the terms that matter most
Every contract is different, but these are the parts worth reading slowly:
- The price, and whether it can change after an inspection or appraisal.
- The closing date, and what happens if it's delayed.
- Earnest money: how much, who holds it, and when it becomes non-refundable.
- Inspection or due-diligence periods, and whether the buyer can cancel during them.
- Assignment clauses. Some contracts let the buyer transfer the contract to someone else. Know whether yours does.
- What's included: fixtures, appliances, and anything left in the property.
- Who pays which costs at closing.
3. Ask questions. It's expected
A good buyer will answer questions happily, in writing if you ask. If a term confuses you, ask what it means and what happens in the worst case. If you want the terms changed, say so. The investor can update the document and send you a new version. You can't edit the terms yourself on the signing page, and that's by design.
4. Get advice if the stakes are high
Selling a property is a big decision. It's perfectly reasonable to have a real estate attorney or another trusted advisor look over the contract before you sign. A legitimate buyer won't object to that.
5. Know that you can say no
You never have to sign. On the Revamp Sign page you can decline, and you can add a reason if you want to. Declining stops the document for everyone. And be wary of pressure: "sign today or the offer disappears" is a tactic, not a requirement.
6. Keep your copy
Once everyone has signed, you'll be emailed the completed PDF if you have an email address on the document, and you can download it from the signing page. Save it somewhere safe. It's your record of what you agreed.
This article is general information, not legal advice. For questions about your specific contract, talk to a real estate attorney licensed in your state.
Is electronic signing legally valid?
For most real estate contracts in the U.S., yes. Our plain-English guide to e-signature law explains why, and which documents are exceptions.