What can I expect from an offer to purchase?

Besides the offering price and closing date, an offer to purchase should cover the both the basic terms of the sale as well as condition that may be applicable to your specific needs. Purchase price, closing date, contingent on your inspection, reasonable time frame for your inspection, legal description, personal property if any to convey, date you can take possession, financing, whether seller will contribute to your closing cost, this is just a sample of the many details that will be covered.