How To

How to Write a Basic Contract Agreement

Member
By ajmaddox
User-Submitted Article
(32 Ratings)
Writing
Writing

Writing a contract is a basic piece of equipment that is required to complete a business transaction. This can be a simple bill of sale to a land-sale contract for a home.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer with Microsoft Word
  1. Step 1

    To begin writing a basic contract you should have the names of all parties involved. This would mean for example the buyer and seller. Compile all of the information available about the "property" or service you are basing the contract on.

  2. Step 2

    Using a Microsoft word type program, start by stating the names, the date, and the property or service to be render. The body of the contract should have the "terms". This is to be stated clearly, and no changes may be made that are not initialed by BOTH parties. Any changes after the contract is signed causes it become null and void if not acknowledged by both parties.

  3. Step 3

    To help make the contact official, have the signatures notarized. This will place a seal on the contact and show that you were both present and in agreement.

Tips & Warnings
  • Never change the contract after everyone has signed it unless everyone involved initials the changes.
  • Consult an attorney with any questions.

Comments  

| View All 42 Comments

texasparky said

Flag This Comment

on 11/12/2009 Simple yet thorough formula for How to Write a Basic Contract Agreement. Good work.

Flag This Comment

on 11/6/2009 Great tips on the basics of writing a contract agreement. As you pointed out, including ALL of the terms of the agreement is essential. If you leave something out, it isn't covered under the contract. I have always included an arbitration agreement as part of the terms in my business contracts. Nice job and very helpful information.

Flag This Comment

on 11/6/2009 Great tips on the basics of writing a contract agreement. As you pointed out, including ALL of the terms of the agreement is essential. If you leave something out, it isn't covered under the contract. I have always included an arbitration agreement as part of the terms in my business contracts. Nice job and very helpful information.

jawhite664 said

Flag This Comment

on 11/6/2009 very thorough and exactly what i learned in business law! great job! 5**

elsa22 said

Flag This Comment

on 11/4/2009 Thanks for the article, something everyone should know.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Business Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

eHow Business
eHow_eHow Business and Finance