How to Sign a Prefabricated House Contract

The signing of a prefabricated house contract (presale contract) must follow standardized procedures and pay attention to core clauses, as detailed below:

I. Signing Process (Taking Guiyang City as an Example)

1. Log in to the System Access the "Guiyang Housing Transaction Management Service Platform" through the Guiyang Residential and Real Estate Information Network (Zhufang.com), and log in using your account credentials or mobile verification code.
2. Select the Signing Method On the "Online Signing Workbench" page, click on "Presale Contract Online Signing/Current Sale Contract Online Signing" and choose either [Electronic Signing] or [Paper Signing] based on your needs.
3. Add Housing Information
   • Enter the housing number (e.g., "building number + unit + floor + room number") or query through the property listing table to confirm the housing status as "approved for presale."
   • Fill in the basic information of the housing, seller (developer), and buyer (homebuyer), as well as the contract terms, ensuring consistency with the provided documents.
4. Submit and File for Record
   • After completing the signing process, print the official contract and filing registration form, upload relevant materials (such as ID cards, homebuying qualification certificates), and submit them for filing.
   • The filing status can be queried in real-time by entering the presale contract registration number on the "Filing Query" page of Zhufang.com.

II. Key Considerations

1. Verify Developer Qualifications
   • Check whether the developer's "Five Certificates" (e.g., the "Commodity House Presale Permit") are complete and that the certificate names match the developer's entity.
   • Use standardized contract templates (such as the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's model text GF-2014-0171) and require the signer to affix an official seal, avoiding non-standard templates.
2. Clarify Contract Terms
   • Housing Information: Include the location, architectural form, and area (subject to government verification results), avoiding vague descriptions.
   • Payment Method: The total price is divided into self-prepared funds (paid in installments according to project progress) and loans, with clear installment nodes (such as signing, commencement, and handover).
   • Liability for Breach of Contract: Specify conditions for refunding the deposit, the penalty ratio for delayed delivery or payment, and methods for resolving disputes (such as arbitration or litigation).
   • Property Management: Negotiate separate terms for preliminary property management, clarifying property fee standards and service content.
3. Risk Prevention
   • Carefully review the optional content in brackets [ ], blank filling sections, and supplementary clauses in the contract, delete blanks for non-occurring items (marked with an ×), and avoid default clauses taking effect.
   • It is advisable to hire a lawyer to review the contract, focusing on hidden clauses or overbearing terms, to reduce transaction risks.

III. Nature and Purpose of the Contract

A house presale contract is a预约合同 (reservation contract) aimed at locking in future transaction opportunities and stipulating the signing of a formal sales contract and transfer of ownership within a certain period. Both parties may supplement agreements or sign supplementary agreements based on actual circumstances, but must ensure that the content does not violate mandatory legal and regulatory provisions.