What is a recommended purpose of making the proposal a signable agreement?

• A. Make the proposal a signable agreement to get the ball rolling while waiting on a contract.
• B. It must be legally binding.
• C. It should be kept purely as a non-binding document.
• D. It should be signed only after the contract is drawn up.

Answer: (A)

Turning the proposal into a signable document helps move the deal forward by turning a plan into a concrete, agreed-upon reference for the main terms and next steps, while the formal contract is still being prepared. This creates momentum, signals seriousness from both sides, and locks in essential details like scope, price, and timeline so everyone is aligned. It reduces back-and-forth caused by ambiguity because the signable version serves as a clear point of reference for what’s agreed and what still needs negotiation. Waiting to sign only after the contract is drawn up can slow things down; keeping it signable provides commitment and clarity without freezing the process.