What is likely to render a contract for the purchase and sale of real property unenforceable?

A contract for the purchase and sale of real property requires certain elements to be enforceable, one of which is the inclusion of an adequate land description. This means that the property being sold must be clearly identified in the contract. If the description is inadequate, vague, or fails to specify the exact boundaries of the property, it may create confusion or ambiguity regarding what is being sold.

Without a proper description, it becomes challenging for parties to understand their rights and obligations under the contract, and it might lead to disputes over what property is covered by the agreement. In legal terms, this lack of clarity can render the contract unenforceable because it does not meet the essential requirement of identifying the subject matter of the contract— the real estate in this case.

This is different from other scenarios such as lack of affordable financing options, not having a qualified agent, or a seller's refusal to negotiate, which do not inherently affect the legal enforceability of the contract itself.