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You’re about to sign — or you’ve already signed — the most important contract of your home sale. This tool walks you through it in plain English.
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Consideration
The trade at the heart of the deal — price, earnest money, the option period, financing terms, and closing date.
Property condition disclosure
Lead-based paint notice
Title commitment review
Regulatory notices
Legal Stuff
What Texas law requires of you as a seller — the disclosures, notices, and obligations you need to fulfill.
Your Agent
LENDER
Lender
Title Company
Third Parties
Everyone else in the room — and exactly what the contract says they’re responsible for.
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Your sale

Closing timeline

Every deadline between now and closing — pulled from your contract.
1428 Hillview Dr, Austin TX Effective: May 26, 2026 Closing: June 30, 2026 · 35 days out
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May 29
Friday
In 3 days
Option Fee & Earnest Money due to escrow
Buyer delivers $300 option fee + $6,250 earnest money. If they don't, buyer is in default and you can terminate. Confirm receipt with your title company.
$6,550 total Page 1 · ¶5 Earnest Money → Add▾
Everything else
5 things that could come up Conditional events that could add steps or shift dates — none apply yet
  • If property has tenants
    Deliver existing lease copies within 7 days of Effective Date
    ¶10B(2) Leases →
  • If buyer raises title objections
    15-day cure period · then 5-day terminate-or-waive window
    ¶6D Objections →
  • If a repair amendment is signed
    All repairs done before closing — or buyer can extend close up to 5 days
    ¶7F Repairs →
  • If buyer's lender requires repairs
    Capped at 5% of sales price ($31,250) before buyer can terminate
    ¶7E Lender Repairs →
  • If property is damaged before closing
    You restore by Closing Date — auto-extension up to 15 days available
    ¶14 Casualty Loss →
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Your contract, explained

Every date above comes from your contract — here's what each part means.
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This explainer is educational and based on TREC form 20-19 (05-04-2026). It isn't legal advice — review your specific contract with your real estate agent and an attorney before signing.