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Agreement to Sell

Lawyer-drafted agreement to sell (MOU) before sale deed — earnest money, TDS clauses, POA execution for NRIs in USA, UK, Canada, UAE, and Australia.

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Selling property in India? See our Sell Property in India service — AI-guided exit, TDS, mutation, 15CA/CB & repatriation handled end-to-end.

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What you get

Professionally drafted Agreement to Sell
Key NRI-specific clauses & protections
Lawyer review & written observations
Registration guidance (in-person & via POA)
30-min consultation call with senior lawyer
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Our Process

How We Handle Your Agreement

1

Drafting

Our NRI expert lawyers thoroughly understand the transaction and terms, drafting an agreement that aligns with the contract between the buyer and seller while incorporating key clauses specific to NRI needs. The draft is shared with you, followed by a call with the lawyer for finalization if necessary.

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Review

India for NRI offers a review service where our expert lawyers carefully examine the agreement and provide their written observations and recommendations to protect your interests.

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Review of Agreement to Sell includes:

Draft will shared for Review by Lawyer
30-minute call with the Lawyer
Lawyer will provide written observations
3

Registration

Once a watertight Agreement to Sell is drafted, the next step is to register it at the local SDM office or get it notarized. Although registration is not mandatory, it is strongly advisable as it prevents future legal disputes.

Physically present in India? Visit the SDM office in the city where the property is located.

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Not physically present in India? Follow these steps:

1Draft Power of Attorney (POA)
2POA apostilled in your country of residence
3Send the POA by post to India
4POA registered with the SDM office in India
5Agreement registered with the local SDM

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Documents Required

Valid ID proof of Seller

Valid ID proof of Buyer

Details of property to be sold

Terms of the property sale transaction

Power of Attorney, if available

FAQs

Agreement to Sell Questions NRIs Ask

An agreement to sell (MOU) records terms before the final sale deed — price, earnest money, timelines, and conditions. It protects both buyer and seller during due diligence.

Yes, especially for high-value property. It locks key terms while title reports and buyer KYC complete.

Registration requirements vary by state and deal structure. We advise on stamp duty and whether registration is prudent for enforceability.

Yes, with a POA specifically authorising execution and registration of the agreement. We draft paired POA + agreement documents.

TDS responsibility, timeline to sale deed, forfeiture of earnest money, existing encumbrances, and FEMA repatriation milestones. Our lawyers tailor clauses.

Quoted after reviewing property value, parties, and state. Transparent fixed fee before drafting.

Yes. We handle agreement → sale deed → registration as an end-to-end package when requested.

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Common questions

NRI Services FAQ

Answers to the questions NRIs ask most about property, tax, inheritance and recovery in India.

What services does India For NRI offer?

India For NRI provides end-to-end NRI services including property legal advisory (sale deed, succession certificate, power of attorney), Indian and US tax filing, asset recovery (unclaimed shares), company incorporation, and inheritance planning — all managed by ICAI-registered CAs and Bar Council advocates.

How can NRIs sell inherited property in India?

NRIs can sell inherited property in India by first obtaining succession certificate or legal heir certificate, then executing a sale deed with a legal advisor. India For NRI provides AI-assisted end-to-end property sale service including title search, legal opinion, buyer negotiation, and repatriation of sale proceeds.

Can NRIs file Indian income tax returns online?

Yes, NRIs with taxable income in India (from rent, capital gains, interest, or business) must file Indian income tax returns. India For NRI's chartered accountants file NRI ITR including Form 15CA/CB for repatriation, and handle lower TDS certificate applications.

How do NRIs recover unclaimed shares in India?

NRIs can recover unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF by filing Form IEPF-5. India For NRI manages the entire recovery process from documentation to final credit.

What is a Property Report for NRIs?

A Property Report for NRIs is a comprehensive due diligence document verifying ownership history, encumbrances, legal disputes, government acquisition orders, and mutation status of a property in India. India For NRI's lawyers prepare this report within 5–7 working days.

How do NRIs get a Single Status or Bachelorhood Certificate for marriage abroad?

NRIs marrying abroad need a Single Status / Bachelorhood Certificate from India, usually SDM-issued, notarised, and MEA-apostilled (with embassy attestation when the destination country requires it). India For NRI handles the full chain remotely — from affidavit drafting to DHL delivery — with express 4–5 day processing available.

How do NRIs file US tax returns from India?

US citizens and Green Card holders must file Form 1040 annually regardless of residence. India For NRI provides CPA-led US tax filing from India — Federal + State returns, FBAR, PFIC (Form 8621), FATCA (Form 8938), Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116), and coordinated Indian ITR where needed. Federal + 1 State from $350.