About the Comprehensive Guidelines
This comprehensive guidelines document explains changes to several forms that were made as a result of the NAR settlement agreement.
Many frequently asked questions are answered in this document. Please review these guidelines thoroughly BEFORE contacting the PAR Legal Hotline with any questions.
Recent Standard Forms Updates
| Call Letters | Form Name | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| BRB | Buyer’s Request to Broker for Deposit (new form) | March 1, 2026 |
Latest Content
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A New Form: Form BRB
- February 27, 2026
- 4 min. read
“What form should a buyer use to request their deposit be returned by the broker?” To address this recurring issue, we have created a new form, the Buyer’s Request to Broker for Deposit.
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Webinar Recap: Standard Forms Update
- February 16, 2026
- 3 min. read
PAR Associate Counsels Kacy Clouser and Paige Perrucci were joined by Standard Forms Committee Chair Sylvia Hess-Albright and Vice Chair Dominic Janidas to cover a behind-the-scenes look at the standards forms process and introduce a new form.
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The Importance of Reading Your Forms
- November 14, 2025
- 5 min. read
The specific words of a contract create a binding legal relationship between the parties, so it’s important to know exactly what those words are to best represent your clients and your brokerage.
