A Letter of Intent to Purchase Real Estate (LOI) is a document outlining the terms of an offer to purchase real estate. It is used to communicate an offer to purchase a property from a seller and outlines the buyer's intentions to acquire the property. The LOI typically includes information such as the property details, the purchase price, the terms of payment, and the closing date. It also outlines the contingencies that must be met in order for the offer to be accepted and the sale to be completed. There are two main types of Letter of Intent to Purchase Real Estate: binding and non-binding. A binding LOI is a legally binding document that obligates the buyer to purchase the property, provided all the contingencies have been met. A non-binding LOI is not legally binding and allows the buyer and the seller to agree to the terms of the offer without any obligation from either party. The purpose of a Letter of Intent to Purchase Real Estate is to provide the seller with an indication of the buyer’s interest and commitment to purchase a property. It is not a binding contract, but it is a step in the process of acquiring real estate.