Standard Forms Archives - Pennsylvania Association of Realtors

A Conversation About the COVID Addendum and Liability

April 30, 2020 | Bill Festa | Legal Issues | Standard Forms

Hear an update from PAR President Bill Festa and watch his conversation with PAR Standard Forms Manager Desiree Brougher and PAR Legal Counsel Jim Goldsmith.

Using an Online Platform for Sellers Disclosures

April 28, 2020 | Barth, Michael | Standard Forms | Member Services

With both Glide and Sellers Shield, you have access to an online platform which walks your clients, step by step through the Seller’s Property Disclosure form.

COVID-19 Opens Door to New Scams

March 31, 2020 | Clouser, Kacy | Legal Issues | Standard Forms

Be aware of the various ways that scammers are using COVID-19 to exploit individuals.

COVID-19 Addendum Available for Use

March 19, 2020 | Hank Lerner, Esq. | Legal Issues | Standard Forms

The COVID-19 Addendum to the Agreement of Sale can be used to modify the terms of the sales agreement in the event third-party services become unavailable or so limited that meeting deadlines in the sales agreement are impossible or impractical.

Newer, Smarter Forms Debuting Jan. 1

December 20, 2019 | Brougher, Desiree | Standard Forms

Several forms will be updated as of Jan. 1 to address issues related to smart home technology. Here’s what you need to know.

Drafting Legal Documents

December 13, 2019 | Goldsmith, James | Legal Issues | Standard Forms

Anticipate the unanticipated and prepare an agreement that offers guidance.

Do I Really Need to Disclose That?

November 29, 2019 | Clouser, Kacy | Legal Issues | Standard Forms

Remember that more disclosure is usually better than less disclosure, and that disclosing items during a transaction is likely to be less risky (and far less expensive) than explaining the lack of disclosure in a deposition after the transaction.

Inspection Contingency Review

October 18, 2019 | Brougher, Desiree | Standard Forms

The inspection contingency in the Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate (PAR Form ASR) is one of the most frequent topics for the PAR legal hotline. The election, performance and ensuing negotiations make up a procedure that – it seems – has become so commonplace that many licensees don’t know what to do […]