3,345,091
I wish you all the best with your real estate studies.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,230,130
Different states and different local associations have their own forms. Your broker will provide them to you.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,178,703
Your broker will provide the appropriate and necessary forms.
That said:
You can buy forms at an office supply store but that's not what is used among professionals.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,844,301
Different kinds based on area here in Northern IL. Boards do their own & we have a large one. 1/3 top of the state.
We just got a new one & it's 13 pages long.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,712,676
There is one state sanction real estate contract with multiple addendums. It is only required to be used by REALTORS®.
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Andrew Cooper
Saratoga Springs, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,502,998
I like this question! It's a new one. Congrats!
Here's the deal with respect to California and California alone.
There is are a slew of contracts and forms provided by the state association of realtors, generally one contract per action (buy/sell), however there are specific forms for buying a mobile home versus a regular home and certain forms have buyer and seller specific versions.
Now with that said... there is absolutely NO REQUIREMENT to use these forms legally. There are books of contracts sold for the "DIY" person as well as contracts from other providers that cover all the topics the state association's forms do AND get regular reviews and updates by lawyers. If I wanted to, I could have my favorite lawyer draft up my own contract. My escrow person has had a contract come in that was written on a bar napkin (honestly!). Any California agent that says "You must use the CAR (California Association of Realtors) forms" is incorrect. They just happen to be the defacto forms because 1) They are free with membership and 2) You get free legal assistance with their forms.
Now as far as other states go, in the words of Faulty Towers... "I know nothing."
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,220,654
Good luck with your studies.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,052,211
Yes, typically the state forms are the most widely used. You'll need to get licensed, join your local/ state Association, join NAR to get access to those forms.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,583,278
my team uses contracts provided by the state board.... the attorneys often use the information on them and create their own p/s agreement...each party has an attorney....we're an attorney state.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,196,798
Depends on the State. I use the forms provided by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,390,630
Each MLS here has it's own contracts BUT that doesn't limit each broker to them. Any broker can introduce their own contract.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,090,922
Our State association provides a couple different ones for us but I can't speak for other states.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
469,510
In WA state forms are usually provided through the MLS they belong to and for folks that don't belong to a MLS (a small percentage) we do have standardized state P&S Agreement forms to use. Most brokerages will want their agents to use standardized forms for there location. I don't know what's usual in other states. I know of 3 different sets of forms for buying a home. When it gets into commercial it's a whole new ball game.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,781,173
Winforms is a contract site provided by the local board when you sign up. It is reviewed yearly by groups of attorneys that make the forms better. You can also use your own forms if you know how to contract one.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
716,049
In AZ, there is no such thing as a 'state approved' contract. You can write a contract on any piece of paper.
However, in real estate, you'd be foolish to write a contract on any thing other than the suggested template by our association.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
6,393,609
If you are a licensed agent then you are likely tied into using state approved forms.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
628,914
In Maryland we have a State contract form through Maryland REALTORS / also there is a Regional contract through GCAAR
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,239,901
We have several contracts. Some are 53 pages long.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
7,836,431
No. There are many different contract forms. Check with your local board and MLS for the forms required in your area.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
969,888
In Louisiana one residential purchase agreement.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,772,575
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA gave you the scoop on CA. A
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
Here in NH we have 1 standard approved contract and loads of addendums to go with it. When joining the NH Realtors, you get access to all the forms at no additional cost
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,883,260
In Texas we have the following:
Single family 1-4
Condo
Unimporved land
Fram and ranch
New home completed
New home not completed
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,104,931
Each state is different. Not sure what this information provides you in terms of your licensing education. You need only know what the forms are in your state where you are licensed.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
809,258
Our state has no approved contracts. Our state Realtor board has contracts they provide to Realtor members only. Many builders have their own contracts. -K
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,311,397
Our state association provides forms that are widely used throughout the state. There are other forms used by some brokerages. There are also contracts written and used by builders.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,217,023
Florida and Illinois have multiple contracts. The customarily used one is dependent upon location.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,434,127
5,868,565
1,726,096
4,936,716