A Memorandum of Contract is a short-form document recorded with the Registry of Deeds to provide constructive notice of a pending or existing agreement involving the purchase or transfer of real estate. It protects the buyer's equitable interest and discourages third-party sales or encumbrances. A memorandum of agreement is typically recorded to give notice to third parties (like lenders or buyers) that a property is under contract. It usually:
Identifies the parties
Describes the property
States that there is a contract to sell
May include closing date or conditions
Often omits purchase price or other confidential terms

For use in Massachusetts only.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate

Release a previously recorded affidavit of equitable interest
Structure a property sale with a down payment and monthly terms
Document the abandonment of a buyer's interest in a land contract
Release the seller's interest in a property after the buyer pays in full
Create an installment sale agreement for vacant land

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our memorandum of agreement for purchase and sale of real estate forms are specifically formatted for each county in Massachusetts.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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