In Northern Virginia, most resale home purchases use the standard NVAR Regional Sales Contract, with addenda for your specific terms. Other purchases use different forms.
Which form fits
- Resale homes in Northern Virginia: the NVAR contract, plus addenda such as inspection, financing or occupancy.
- Other parts of Virginia: often Virginia REALTORS forms. Ask your agent which applies.
- New construction: usually the builder’s own contract. Read it closely, and ask us to review it with you.
- Leases and listing agreements: different documents. A listing agreement is between a seller and a broker, not a buyer.
Do not rely on the form alone
A standard form is a starting point. Addenda decide things like your inspection rights and loan deadlines. Read every page and ask before you sign.
Related: what ratification means.
Part of our guide to making an offer in Virginia.
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General information for Northern Virginia buyers, not legal advice. Your contract controls, so read it and ask before you act.
