Prepare a note of the parties, property, price, payment stages, dates and conditions discussed. Tell the drafter about any promise that matters to your decision.
Think about the awkward “what if” questions
What happens if a document is still missing? When should the seller hand over possession? Which dues must be settled? These questions can feel uncomfortable during a friendly negotiation, but leaving them unstated can create more difficulty later. Share the actual discussions with the lawyer, including anything the other party has not yet accepted. Do not present an unresolved point as an agreed term.
Include the uncomfortable questions
What happens if a document is not produced? When is possession expected? Which payments have already been made? Write down the points you have discussed, including anything still unsettled. The drafter needs to know where the parties disagree as well as where they agree. A polished draft should not hide a commercial question that neither side has answered.
Points to work through
- List what is included in the sale and what is excluded.
- Record payment and possession expectations.
- Identify documents or conditions still outstanding.
- Discuss what happens if an agreed step is delayed.
The next step
Review the draft against your note. Ask where each important promise appears and get unclear language explained before signing.
Should every promise go only in a WhatsApp conversation?
Relevant agreed terms should be discussed with the drafter so the appropriate document reflects the transaction.
Related reading
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