No cost to post a project to get multiple bids in hours to compare before hiring. Property agreements on real estate generally are referred to as mortgages but also may be called land contracts, contracts for deed, deeds of trust, etc.A deed of trust is a document that you sign for buying a home. Some states allow both mortgages and deeds of trust. A main difference is that a mortgage foreclosure proceeding needs to go through the courts. Foreclosure begins with a default under the terms of the original promissory note or deed to secure debt. To execute a Deed of Trust properly, the parties need to sign in the presence of a notary public. When you take out a loan to buy a home, the lender usually requires you to sign a promissory note and a mortgage or a deed of trust. A Deed of Trust is typically used in combination with a Promissory Note or Mortgage Agreement which sets out the amount and terms of the loan agreement. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.