BeforeYouSign for homebuyers
Pre-purchase agreements, mortgages, notarial terms, and broker contracts — a clear picture before a big commitment.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and legal commitments. Pre-purchase agreements, mortgage terms, notarial documents, and broker contracts contain critical terms on deadlines, penalties, warranties, and what happens if something goes wrong. BeforeYouSign gives you a structured plain-language overview — what you are committing to, what the key dates and risks are, and what questions to ask the notary, bank, or broker before you sign.
Why BeforeYouSign
Everything you need to understand a contract before you sign
Deadlines, penalties, and conditions
The tool extracts and explains key dates, payment conditions, penalties for delay or withdrawal, and what happens to the deposit in different scenarios. That gives you a clear picture of the sequence and risks before you sign.
Mortgage and obligations to the bank
For mortgage contracts the review summarizes interest terms, repayment, early repayment, and consequences of default. You see non-standard or strict clauses and get questions to ask the bank.
Broker and notary agreements
Broker agreements often set commissions, exclusivity, and what happens if the deal falls through. The review highlights these points and explains what they mean for you — so you enter the transaction with your eyes open.
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