Offer to convey
The Vendor's agreement to convey the land, buildings and improvements, unless specifically excepted, with all rights, hereditaments, easements and appurtenances, to the United States of America and its assigns.
GSA1226
Contract to Sell Real Property
- Agency
- GSA
- Revision
- Rev. 3/1975
- Fillable fields
- 19
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- GSA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
GSA Form 1226: Contract to Sell Real Property
GSA Form 1226, Contract to Sell Real Property, is a General Services Administration form, GSA FORM 1226 (REV. 3-75). GSA hosts it in its forms library; GSA's page lists no authority or regulation for it.
On the front, the owner of the real property, called the Vendor, agrees to convey the land, buildings and improvements, and related rights, to the United States of America and its assigns. The form asks where the property is located, a description as shown by an attached plat, any outstanding rights of third parties, any rights the Vendor reserves, the purchase price in dollars, and the number of days the United States has to accept. The Vendor, and the Vendor's spouse if any, sign; a Contracting Officer signs the acceptance for the United States.
The back prints 11 terms and conditions, from survey and title to condemnation, records and clearing of the site. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on GSA Form 1226
Location and description
Blocks printed CITY, COUNTRY and STATE, then the property description as shown by the attached plat. A REFERENCE block sits in the header.
Third-party rights and reservations
Outstanding rights in third parties that the title is subject to, and rights and interests the Vendor reserves and excepts. Each block says to state none if there are none.
Price and acceptance period
The purchase price in words and dollars, paid when title vests in the United States, and the number of days the United States has to accept.
Signatures and acceptance
Name and address of the Vendor, the date signed, sealed and delivered, the Vendor and spouse signatures, and the acceptance signed by a Contracting Officer with a title and date.
Terms and conditions 1 to 11
Survey with price adjustment, satisfactory title, deed, condemnation, loss or damage, entire site, variations, officials not to benefit, contingent fees, examination of records, and clearing of site.
How GSA Form 1226 is completed
- 1
Describe the property
The form asks for the location and a description of the property as shown by the attached plat.
- 2
List rights and reservations
Enter outstanding rights in third parties and any rights the Vendor reserves. The form says to state none where none apply.
- 3
Enter the price and days
Write the purchase price in words and in dollars, and the number of days the United States has to indicate its acceptance of the price and terms.
- 4
Give the Vendor's name and address
The block asks for the street address, city, state and ZIP code.
- 5
Sign and date
The Vendor signs, and the Vendor's spouse signs if there is one, under the SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED THIS DATE line.
- 6
Acceptance by the United States
A Contracting Officer signs the acceptance block. The form says acceptance is indicated by mailing or delivering a signed copy to the Vendor at the address given.
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Where it goes and what the form says
Where it goes
The PDF gives no filing address. Acceptance is made by mailing or delivering a copy signed by an authorized representative of the United States to the Vendor's address.
Title defects
The form says that if the Vendor fails to cure title defects within sixty (60) days after written notice, or a longer period the Attorney General allows, the United States may terminate the contract or condemn the property.
Costs named on the form
The United States prepares and records the deed and pays for title evidence. The Vendor affixes documentary revenue stamps and is reimbursed for those transfer taxes and for prorated prepaid real property taxes.
Records
The form says the Comptroller General of the United States may examine pertinent records of the Vendor until three (3) years after final payment.
Changes to the terms
The form says no variation from its terms binds the United States unless agreed in writing beforehand by the Administrator of General Services or an authorized representative.
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Who signs GSA Form 1226?
The form prints signature lines for the seller and for the United States, and names the officials who act on it.
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Questions about Form GSA1226
Who is the Vendor on GSA Form 1226?
The form says the Vendor is the undersigned, who represents that he, she or it is the owner of the real property described on the form.
When is the purchase price paid?
The form says the amount is paid at the time the title to the property becomes vested in the United States.
Does the Vendor's spouse sign?
The form prints a line for the Vendor's spouse, if any, and says the Vendor and spouse, by signing, agree to join in any deed to the United States.
What if the property is smaller than described?
Condition 1 says the description may be modified to conform to a survey made at the expense of the United States, and if the area is less, an equitable reduction in price may be made at the election of the United States.
What if the property is damaged before the sale closes?
Condition 5 says loss or damage from fire, acts of God or any other cause before title vests or possession is delivered is borne by the Vendor, and the United States may refuse the conveyance or accept it with an equitable price adjustment.
What does the form say about condemnation?
Condition 4 says the United States has the right to acquire the property by condemnation proceedings in the appropriate Federal court, and the Vendor consents that the contract can be used as a basis for stipulation to fix just compensation.
What if the Vendor keeps buildings on the site?
Condition 11 applies when the Vendor reserves the right to remove buildings or improvements. It covers removal down to ground level, covering open wells or excavations, and a bond guaranteeing the site clearance, without expense to the United States.