Real Estate Forms

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.

Don't let creditors force you to sell your home - file a Notice of Homestead as permitted by Florida law.

• Title XV, Chapter 222 of the Florida Statutes allows a homeowner to exempt the homestead from forced sale by filing a notice of homestead with the County Recorder.
• This exemption applies to real property, mobile homes and modular homes.
• The Notice of Homestead must be served on the creditor in order to protect your permanent residence from forced sale.
• A copy of Title XV, Chapter 222 is included with the Notice.
• The form also includes a Certificate of Delivery, to record how the Notice was served.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

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.

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.