home purchase: What does Lease Option Mean?
- 05/05/16 11:52 AM
One alternative way to purchase a home is via lease option. Sometimes referred as lease with option to purchase (lease option). Basically, the seller agrees to lease and sell a property to an end buyer based on purchase date and sales price agreement in the future.
There are two agreements in a lease option. First, a lease agreement (rental agreement) stating customary terms, monthly rent, and ending period. Second, includes a residential purchase agreement stating the agreed purchase price and option purchase date. Per agreed time period on the lease agreement, the buyer has the option to either terminate the rental (2 comments)