Dates to Remember
July 10: new & revised C.A.R. Forms posted on car.org (redlined versions will be posted identifying changes).
July 24: new & revised C.A.R. Forms released on zipForm® and other platforms.
August 17: deadline to implement practice changes pursuant to NAR settlement.
Helpful Links
New Forms & Business Practice Resource Page:
https://www.smartzonecar.org/newformsandbusinesspracticeresources
Member Town Halls:
https://www.car.org/meetings/virtual/townhall
Model MLS Rules:
https://www.car.org/mlspro/mlsrules
Model Association Bylaws:
https://www.car.org/aboutus/localassociations/aeresourceslaws
Designated Email Address for Forms Questions:
july2024forms@car.org
Additional Resources
Forms Implementation & Training Schedule – this one-sheet provides a snapshot of important dates, member town halls and education classes related to the new forms.
FREE C.A.R. Education Classes: C.A.R. Buyer Representation and Residential Listing Agreement Bundle – this new 2-course package allows C.A.R. Members to take the courses online at their own pace, free of charge. Detailed instructions on how to claim these free courses are provided on the site.
FAQ on July 2024 Forms Release – this document addresses the most commonly asked questions related to the upcoming July Forms Release. We will continue to update this document on an ongoing basis.
July 2024 New & Revised Forms – view each new and revised form that will be released into zipForm® and other platforms on 7/24. All form changes are notated in red. Additionally, you can access the Quick Summary Guide, which highlights each form change in a chart.
Delayed Release Forms
On June 25, C.A.R. released new and revised forms, while also postponing several others due to changes related to the NAR settlement. On July 10, the remaining forms will be posted on www.car.org. C.A.R. will be providing numerous training opportunities to members on the use of these forms.
- BRBC – Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (Non-Exclusive Unless Exclusive is checked and initialed)
- BIPP – Buyer Identification of Preferences and Priorities, No. ______
- BFPI – Buyer Financial and Personal Information
- ABCD – Anticipated Broker Compensation Disclosure
- COBR – Cancellation of Buyer Representation
- NBIP – Notice of Broker Involved Properties
- DM-BR – Disclosure and Modification to Buyer Representation Agreement
- MT-BR – Modification of Terms – Buyer Representation Agreement
- RLA – Residential Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell)
- RLAN – Residential Listing Agreement – “Open” (Non-Exclusive Authorization …)
- RLASR – Residential Listing Agreement Seller Reserve (Authorization and Right to Sell)
- CLA – Commercial and Residential Income Listing Agreement
- VLL – Vacant Land Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell)
- LL – Lease Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization to Lease or Rent)
- DM-LA – Disclosure and Modification to Listing Agreement
- MT-LA – Modification of Terms – Listing Agreement
- OHNA-SI – Open House Visitor Non-Agency Disclosure and Sign-In
- BCA – Broker Compensation Advisory
- LPRBC – Limited Property Representation And Broker Compensation Agreement
- CBC – Cooperating Broker Compensation Agreement and Escrow Instructions
- SPBB – Seller Payment to Buyer’s Broker
The following forms will still be released on June 25
RPA, ABSPA, AOAA, AVID, BHAA, BHIA, BPA, CA, CC, CCSPA, CPA, COP, CR-B, DCE, DEDA, IOA, MCA, MH-PA, MT, NBP, NCOA, NCPA, NODPA, PA-PA, PLA, PMA, RLMM, RIPA, SBSA, SDDA, SELI, SIP, SOLAR, SP, SPQ, SPRP, STRA, STRA-SA, SWPI, TDS, TOPA, VOLPA, VP, WBSA, WCMD, WOO