Buying and selling with escrow

1. 1

   Offer

   The buyer makes an offer from the listing. The seller accepts, declines or counters. The offer also opens a message conversation.

2. 2

   Optional NDA and letter of intent

   Both sides can sign a mutual NDA. The letter of intent records the price and main terms and gives a short exclusivity period.

3. 3

   Asset purchase agreement

   The binding contract. List every asset (apps, code, domains, accounts) and the figures the seller confirms are accurate. Both sign electronically by typing their full legal name. Changing a document after anyone has signed clears the signatures so both sign the final text.

4. 4

   Escrow.com

   Each side confirms the email they use on Escrow.com. AppAcquire then creates the transaction. Escrow.com emails both of you to agree to it and verify your identity, and the buyer pays into escrow. Sellers also choose how they want to be paid (for example a bank account); Escrow.com cannot approve the buyer's payment until they do, so do it straight away.

5. 5

   Transfer

   Once Escrow.com confirms the money is secured, the seller transfers the apps through App Store Connect and Google Play, plus the code, domains and accounts, then tells Escrow.com delivery is complete.

6. 6

   Inspection and release

   The buyer has the inspection period from the agreement to check everything. Accepting, or letting the period end, releases the money to the seller.

Both fees are collected by Escrow.com at closing. There is no listing fee and nothing to pay if the sale does not complete.

• Payment is a single lump sum in US dollars. Instalments, earn-outs and seller financing are not supported.
• Never pay or accept payment outside Escrow.com.
• The buyer needs developer accounts that can receive the apps (Apple Developer Program and Google Play).
• AppAcquire provides the templates and tools but is not a party to the agreement and does not give legal advice. Consider having a lawyer review the documents.
• If something goes wrong, our team sees every deal and can step in. Support is available 24/7 from the deal page conversation or at support@appacquire.com, and our brokerage help is free.