Resource Center
Understand the agreements, disclosures, and documents you may encounter when buying or selling a home in California.
Explore sample guides that break down key sections, explain why they matter, and show you what to review before you sign.
Listing Agent
Documents used when a seller begins working with a listing agent, covering representation, marketing, disclosures, and the broker’s role before and during the sale.
Residential Listing Agreement (RLA)
Seller-broker contract: commission, listing period, marketing scope, broker authority
Seller's Advisory (SA)
Key issues Sellers may face during the sale, plus Seller rights & duties
Agency Disclosure (AD)
Realtor's role and duties, and the possibility of dual agency
Fair Housing Advisory
Fair housing law overview
Buyer Agent
Documents used when a buyer starts working with an agent, including representation, broker compensation, agency relationships, and important buyer advisories.
Buyer Representation Agreement (BRBC)
Contract between Buyer and Brokerage
Agency Disclosure
Realtor's role and dual-agency possibility, explained for the Buyer's side of the transaction
Fair Housing Advisory
Fair housing law overview
Offer & Purchase Contract
Documents used to make, negotiate, and manage an offer to purchase a property, including contingencies, inspections, repairs, and changes to the purchase agreement.
Buyer's Inspection Advisory (BIA)
Why inspections matter for the buyer
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Disclaimer
The sample forms and interactive guides in this Resource Center are provided for general educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, financial, or other professional advice.
These materials are intended to help explain how real estate forms are generally structured and what key sections may mean. They are not the actual documents for your transaction. The forms prepared for you may differ in content, terms, and required disclosures depending on your property, location, transaction, and individual circumstances.
Always review the actual documents provided for your transaction carefully and rely on those documents—not these samples—when making decisions or signing. C.A.R. forms referenced in this Resource Center are copyrighted by the California Association of REALTORS® and are referenced for illustrative and educational purposes only. For questions specific to your transaction, consult your real estate broker or agent. For legal or tax advice, consult a qualified attorney or tax professional.