> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mumtalakat.sa/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deal Lifecycle: From Interest to Close on Mumtalakat

> Follow every stage of a Mumtalakat deal — from the first interest request through negotiation, contract signing, payment, handover, and final close.

Every deal on Mumtalakat moves through a defined sequence of stages that gives both the seller and buyer a clear, auditable path from first contact to completed handover. Understanding the full lifecycle helps you know exactly what action is expected of you at each step, what the platform records, and when commission becomes due.

## The Full Picture

The table below maps each stage to the corresponding action required from the seller and the buyer. Both parties must complete their step before the deal can advance.

| # | Stage            | Seller                                                                              | Buyer                                                 |
| - | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | **Interest**     | Receives the request at [/project/offers](https://app.mumtalakat.sa/project/offers) | Sends an interest request (reason, budget, financing) |
| 2 | **Approval**     | Approves → a conversation opens                                                     | Waits for approval                                    |
| 3 | **Negotiation**  | Negotiates and accepts an offer                                                     | Negotiates and submits the offer                      |
| 4 | **Pledge**       | Signs the commission pledge (10%)                                                   | —                                                     |
| 5 | **Confirmation** | —                                                                                   | Confirms the offer within 7 days → contract           |
| 6 | **Signing**      | Signs first                                                                         | Signs after                                           |
| 7 | **Payment**      | Shares bank details and confirms receipt                                            | Transfers funds and uploads proof                     |
| 8 | **Handover**     | Uploads the delivery document                                                       | Confirms receipt                                      |
| 9 | **Close**        | Commission becomes due                                                              | Deal completes                                        |

## The Contract's Five Stages

Once both parties have agreed on terms and signed the commission pledge, the deal enters the formal contract phase. Each of the five stages below must be completed in order.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Preparing">
    The contract is generated and made ready for review. Both parties can inspect the agreed terms before any signature is applied.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Signing">
    The project owner signs first, followed by the buyer. The platform timestamps each signature to create a tamper-evident record.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Payment">
    The buyer initiates a bank transfer directly to the seller. The buyer then uploads payment proof on the platform, and the seller confirms receipt to advance the deal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Handover">
    The seller uploads the official delivery document. The buyer reviews it and confirms receipt on the platform, marking the asset as transferred.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Closed">
    The deal is fully complete and commission becomes due. Both parties retain access to the archived contract and conversation record.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **NDA and direct-invite contracts skip the Payment and Handover stages** — they are used for signing and record-keeping only. Commission obligations may still apply depending on the agreement type.
</Note>

## Reopening a Deal

Circumstances sometimes change after an offer has been accepted. The project owner can request a **deal reopen** to revise the agreed terms — for example, to adjust the price or update conditions. The revised terms take effect only after the buyer explicitly agrees, ensuring neither party is bound to a change they have not accepted.

<Warning>
  Requesting a deal reopen pauses the current contract stage. Make sure both parties are aligned before submitting a reopen request to avoid unnecessary delays.
</Warning>