by Alex Everest. A contract for deed (aka land contract) is a method of selling a property in which the seller finances some portion of the purchase price. The buyer typically provides a down payment and makes installment payments directly to the seller for an agreed period of time. The length of a contract for deed varies but a 2-5 year period is most common, after which a âballoon paymentâ for the remainder of the balance is due.
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