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COMMONLY USED FORMS MANDATORY /OPTIONAL RE39R05 Jody OBrien

MA CEU Commonly Used Forms RE39R06

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An interactive and informative course designed to review the most commonly used forms in a real estate transaction. We will look at federal, state and local forms. We will explore the difference between the laws and regulations and the policies and customs regarding their use.

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COMMONLY USED FORMSMANDATORY/OPTIONAL

RE39R05Jody OBrien

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Licensee‐Consumer Relationship Disclosure

• When must it be Presented?– Requirement is unchanged, all brokers and salespersons must present form at first personal meeting

– If any change occurs in the relationship, disclosure must be made and written consent given 

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Licensee‐Consumer Relationship Disclosure

• Seller Agent• Buyer Agent• Designated Agent• Facilitator• Dual Agent

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The Mechanics…

• Disclosure of possible relationships• Consumer choice of non‐contractual relationship

• Name of office/firm and license number• Office policy relative to representation (designated vs. traditional

• Signatures acknowledging receipt of information

• Licensee’s number and “today’s” date

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Informed Consent

• Board of Registration Consent Form– Approved language– In writing, must be signed by both agent and consumer

– Conclusive Presumption

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Timing of consent to Dual Agency

• Either at the commencement of the relationship– Notice

• When occurs• Must obtain consent prior to offer

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Timing of Consent to Designated Agency• Commencement of the relationship

– Notice

• When Designated Agency occurs• Must be obtained prior to the execution of an Offer to Purchase

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Home Inspector Forms

• Home Inspector license law enacted 1999• Effective May 1, 2001• All licensees required to provide a copy of the state mandated document entitled “Facts for Consumers about Home Inspectors” at the time of the first written contract

• Designed to provide Buyers with information about the process and their right, not a requirement of the Seller to allow the Buyer to have inspection

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Lead Paint Disclosures

• Lead Form must be completed and signed by the seller and the listing  agent before it’s signed as acknowledged by the Buyer

• Upload document to MLS• Buyers acknowledge disclosure with offer

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Lead Paint Disclosures

• Failure to provide Buyer with a form that has already been completed by the seller creates risk of liability

• Often overlooked…Federal Lead regulations require that the executed document be attached to the Purchase and Sale

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Tenant Lead Notification

• Landlord or agent must provide each prospective tenant with written notice prior to the execution of a written agreement

• Landlord and agent must maintain copies of all signed documents

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Short Term Rentals

• Exempt if rented less than 31 days• Landlord and tenant sign a Short Term Vacation or Rental Exemption Notification

• Visual inspections and acknowledgement• Must include number of days, telephone number, signature and dates

• Failure to complete form may negate exemptions

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Tenant Fee Disclosure

• Written notice to prospective tenants must be given at the first personal meeting

• Must state charges for assistance, when and how paid, and whether the fee is due even though no tenancy may be created

• Requires that the form provide agent’s name, license number, date and signatures

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Tenant Fee Disclosure

• Where no fee is to be charged there is no affirmative obligation to provide disclosure

• Records must be kept for three years including copies of checks

• Failure to provide a notice may result in the tenant’s right to return of application and rental fees

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Offer to Purchase• An Offer to Purchase is a Contract for Sale of real property– Parties– Description of property– Consideration– Offer and Acceptance– Date– Ernest money– Terms– Dates– Contingencies

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Purchase and Sale Agreement

• A Purchase and Sale Agreement is a Contract for Sale

• It can be viewed as the road map of the transaction

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Purchase and Sale Agreement

• Minimum provisions of the contract:– Parties– Description of the property– Consideration– Time for performance and possession– Title Deed– Adjustment (proration of taxes, utilities, fuel, insurance etc. )

– Casualty Loss

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Purchase and Sale Agreement

• Default• Contingencies clauses• Construction of agreement• Dates and signatures

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Equitable Title

• After the buyer and seller have executed a sales contract, the buyers received an interest in the land known as equitable title. This allows the buyer to sue in equity for specific performance if the seller refuses to perform under the contract of sale and the buyer is ready willing an able to perform

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Specific Performance

• Specific performance is when the seller is forced to transfer legal title and the buyer gets possession

• Legal title only transfers on delivery and acceptance of the deed

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Jody O’BrienThe RE/Education Company

Committed to Professionalism in Real Estate through Education

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