Real Estate Forms

Apply for a property tax homestead exemption on your permanent Florida residence with this free form DR-501 Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions.

• This form lets you apply for an exemption of $25,000 to $50,000 worth of the assessed value of your home, for property tax purposes.
• There are additional exemptions for seniors, low income persons, widows/widowers, disabled people and veterans.
• The form is provided by the Florida Department of Revenue. Last revision date 12/11.

Download your free copy of the Original Application for Homestead form.

Transfer your interest in a real estate property in Florida with this easy-to-use Quitclaim Deed.

• Under the Quitclaim Deed, the transferor conveys all of its interest in the property to the transferee but does not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• This form of Deed is often used to remove one spouse's name from title following divorce proceedings.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

Transfer the interest in a real estate property in Florida from a husband and wife to another husband and wife with this Quitclaim Deed for Joint Ownership with rights of survivorship.

• The transferors convey their interest in the property to the transferees but do not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• The transferees will hold title as joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant.
• This form is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Transfer a title deed from two spouses to one person with this easy-to-use Florida Quitclaim Deed form.

• Under the Quitclaim Deed, the transferors (grantors) convey all of their interest in the property to the transferee (grantee) but do not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• A Quitclaim Deed is typically used following a divorce, to remove one spouse's name from title to the property.
• This form is downloadable and easy to use.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Sell a residential property in Florida with this Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement.

• Marketable Title. The seller must provide marketable and insurable title to the purchaser at closing.
• Title Defects. The purchaser will have an opportunity to examine the title evidence, and must notify the seller prior to closing of any title defects.
• Types of Financing. The Purchase and Sale Agreement can be used for a cash sale, seller financing, a mortgage loan assumption, or for a purchase under a new mortgage loan. If new loan financing is involved, the sale is contingent upon the purchaser obtaining the financing.
• Seller Documents. The seller will provide title insurance, an attorney's opinion on title, any surveys, deeds of trust, easements or other documents related to the property.
• Disclosure. The Agreement contains the real property disclosures required by Florida law.

Transfer title of a Florida real estate property to a new owner with this easy-to-use Florida Special Warranty Deed form.

• Under a Special Warranty Deed, the seller (grantor) warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during his/her ownership of the property but not against any title defects existing prior to that time.
• This form is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

Florida developers, sell a vacant lot to a purchase with this Vacant Land Sale and Purchase Contract from the Florida Association of Realtors.

• All deposits will be held in escrow by the escrow agent.
• The contract contains options for:
  • Buyer paying cash with no financing contingency,
  • Contingency for Buyer securing new third party financing,
  • Seller financing secured by Buyer's mortgage and purchase note,
  • Assumption of existing mortgage by Buyer.
• The party who pays for the title insurance will select the closing agent and pay for the title search.
• Seller delivers the property to Buyer at closing "as is", except for conditions resulting from Buyer's inspections and casualty damage, if any.
  • Option for Feasibility Study / Phase I environmental assessment.
  • Changes in government regulations.
  • Flood zone provisions.
  • Coastal Construction Control Line provisions (CCCL).
• This is a free PDF form provided by the Florida Association of Realtors.

Transfer ownership of a Florida real estate property from two sellers to two buyers with this Warranty Deed for Joint Ownership.

• This form of Warranty Deed is used to convey a property from one couple (spouses or partners) to another couple, who will live in the property.
• The buyers will own the property as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. That means when one joint tenant dies, title to the property will pass to the surviving joint tenant.
• The sellers (grantors) covenant to the buyers (grantees) that they have good and marketable title to the property, they have the legal right and power to transfer the title, and they will defend the grantees' right to possess the property.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

Transfer ownership of a Florida real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this Warranty Deed form.

• The grantor (seller) covenants that:
  • it has good and marketable title to the property,
  • it has the legal right and authority to transfer the title to the buyer, and
  • it will forever defend the grantee's (buyer's) right to possession of the property.
• This form is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Make an offer to purchase a property in Canada with this FSBO (For Sale by Owner) Offer to Purchase Real Estate.

• The Offer to Purchase becomes a binding purchase and sale agreement when accepted and signed by both parties.
• The offer document includes guide notes covering such things as:
  • who typically pays different types of expenses associated with a purchase and sale,
  • the difference between fixtures and chattels,
  • under what circumstances GST and sales tax are applicable to the sale,
  • how to negotiate a deal,
  • typical conditions that could affect the transaction,
  • warranties of sale.
  • The form is only to be used in 'for sale by owner' transactions which do not involve a realtor.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.