The Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract is what both sides actually sign. Here's what every section means before your name goes on it.
Whether you're the buyer making the offer or the seller deciding whether to sign it, this is the same contract. I walk through the whole thing in plain language: what each section commits you to, where the deadlines hide, and which blanks deserve a second look before anyone signs anything.
What the walkthrough covers
Offer basics and earnest moneywhat's at risk, and when
Disclosures and titlewhat sellers must reveal
Due diligencethe buyer's escape hatch
Financing and appraisalthe conditions that kill deals
Deadlines and settlementthe dates that actually matter
The honest fine print: This walkthrough is educational only. It is not legal advice and not a substitute for an attorney. Reading it does not create an agency, representation, or client relationship between you and me or The Perry Group, and nothing here entitles anyone to a commission, fee, or reimbursement. The REPC is a state-approved form. For a current, fillable copy of the statewide REPC, just text me and I will send it over.