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An agreement to sell is a written promise between a seller and a buyer to complete a sale on agreed terms: the property, the price, how much has been paid, when the balance is due, when possession is given, and what happens if either side fails. The actual transfer happens later through a registered sale deed.

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Who signs: Seller, Buyer and two adult witnesses.

Before you sign

  1. Check the seller's ownership: ask for the full chain of title documents and check the land or property record for your state.
  2. Check the property for loans, court cases and unpaid dues before you pay the advance.
  3. For a project, confirm the RERA registration number on the state RERA website.
  4. Have an advocate read this draft and the title papers before you sign.
  5. If the price is ₹50 lakh or more, the buyer generally has to deduct 1% tax at source and file the payment form; plan for this.

Keep these ready

  • Seller: ID, PAN, ownership and title papers, latest tax and utility bills, no-dues letters.
  • Buyer: ID, PAN, proof of source of funds, and loan sanction letter if borrowing.
  • E-stamp certificate for the agreement, printed on a separate A4 sheet.

After you print

  1. Both parties initial every page and sign the last page in front of two witnesses. Keep one original each.
  2. Attach the e-stamp certificate and note its number and date in the line at the top.
  3. Pay the advance by bank transfer or cheque and keep the proof.
  4. Book the sub-registrar appointment for the sale deed before the due date.

Stamp duty and registration

This kind of document normally needs stamp duty, and a sale of property needs registration. The amount depends on your state and the value, so confirm the current rates with the sub-registrar or the state e-stamp portal before you sign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an agreement to sell enough to become the owner?

No. An agreement to sell is a promise to sell. Ownership of immovable property passes through a registered sale deed. Until then, the buyer holds a contract right, not full ownership.

Does an agreement to sell need stamp duty and registration?

It usually needs stamp duty, and the rules on registration depend on the state and on whether possession is given. Confirm the current rules with the sub-registrar or an advocate before you sign.

Can the advance be forfeited?

Courts generally allow only reasonable compensation for proven loss, not an arbitrary penalty. That is why this draft offers neutral choices. Ask an advocate before agreeing anything stricter.

Is this a lawyer-checked document?

This is a general draft template prepared from public government sources and common practice. It is not legal advice and has not been reviewed by an advocate. For high-value or unusual cases, please have an advocate check the final document.

Draft template, not legal advice. Version 1.0 (GP-GEN-AGRSELL-1.0), General (all states), last reviewed 8 October 2026, next review due 8 April 2027. Prepared from public government sources and common practice. It has not been reviewed by an advocate. Laws, stamp duty and procedures change; please verify with the relevant government office. See our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.