Developed by practicing real estate professionals and attorneys
working closely with the C.A.R. Legal Department, C.A.R. standard forms are
dependable real estate transaction tools which are user-friendly yet
comprehensive.
C.A.R. standard forms may be ordered through your Local Association of
REALTORS®, online at the
REBS Online
Store or by contacting REBS Customer Service at
213.739.8227.
Please send all suggestions regarding standard forms to carforms@car.org.
Forms Revisions and New Form Releases
Residential Purchase Agreement Input Requested
The Residential Purchase Agreement Study Group is currently underway and will be reviewing all comments regarding the latest revision of the RPA-CA (anticipated release in 2010). Your input is invaluable to us. Please forward any comments, modifications, or corrections to carforms@car.org.
Standard Forms: Information and Guides
List of C.A.R. Standard Forms: Over 100 different forms (chart under revision)
Standard Forms and Legal Q&A Correlation Chart
Quick Standard Forms Reference Guide: Description of all standard forms
Standard C.A.R. Forms and Copyright Law: This legal article explains what you should know before you make illegal copies of the forms.
C.A.R. Standard Forms User Protection Agreement
C.A.R. Certified Forms Trainer Program – NEW!
The C.A.R. Certified Trainer program is ideal for REALTORS® who wish to provide classroom instruction on how to use C.A.R. Standard Forms. Participants will learn about the forms as well as important training techniques when discussing forms. Various modules will focus on different types of transactions. The first course will be launched this fall. Please click here for more info.
Specific Standard Forms
Loan Modification Listing Agreement (LMLA) Form Update
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Due to a regulatory interpretation taken by the DRE, the Loan Modification Listing Agreement (LMLA) has been rescinded and is no longer available via WINForms®. The LMLA in original or modified form may be re-released. Members who have this form in their possession are advised not to use the form until further notification. C.A.R. will keep you informed of further developments.
Buyer Representation Agreements
Buyer-Broker Agreements (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Buyer-Broker Agreements: Q&A for Consumers (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA)
Broker Compensation Under the RPA-CA (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Consent for Communications (CFC) - C.A.R. standard form to help REALTORS® comply with the federal do-not-call rules
Counter Offer Form (C.A.R. Form CO) (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Foreign Language Translations of C.A.R. Lease/Rental Agreements (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Lease Listing (C.A.R. Form LL) and Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement (C.A.R. Form LR) (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)New Construction Residential Purchase Agreement
Provide SB 800 with Addendum to New Construction Residential Purchase Agreement (NCAD)
SB 800: California's Construction Defect Law (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Option to Purchase Agreements (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Residential Listing Agreements Between Seller and Real Estate Brokers (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)SEL & RLA Form Now Available via WinForms® Online Only
Seller Property Questionnaire: Summary of C.A.R. Form SPQ (C.A.R. Legal Q&A)
Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and Smoke Detector Statement (SDS): Sellers' Disclosure Obligations
For additional information regarding C.A.R. standard forms, please contact Joy Alafia at joya@car.org , REBS Business Products Director, or Neil Kalin at neilk@car.org , Assistant General Counsel.
