USA Real Estate Forms

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.

Sell your home without a realtor with this USA FSBO (For Sale By Owner) Real Estate Sale Agreement template for US properties.

• The seller sells the property directly to the buyer without using a realtor, so there are no commissions payable on the sale.
• The buyer will take title to the property subject to existing building and zoning laws, liens, easements, restrictions, party wall rights, and taxes which have not been assessed as of the closing.
• If the buyer defaults, the seller will keep any deposits paid by the buyer as liquidated damages and full settlement of any claims.
• If the seller defaults, all amounts paid by the buyer will be refunded.
• The buyer has the right to inspect the property for terminate infestations, condition of the roof, plumbing, air conditioning, heating systems, etc. The seller agrees to pay for a portion of any necessary repairs.
• The contract includes the Lead Paint Disclosure form required by United States federal law.
• Available in MS Word format.

Hire a realtor to list your residential property for sale using this Georgia Exclusive Real Estate Listing Agreement.

• The property owner gives the realtor the full rights to sell the property for an agreed minimum selling price.
• The owner agrees to allow a certain number of days for this listing to be in effect.
• The realtor may cooperate with other realtors to find potential purchasers and distribute listing information. The owner indemnifies the other realtors and listing services against claims or losses related to the listing of the property.
• The owner is responsible for providing a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement.
• The realtor will make all required disclosures and comply with all State laws relating to the transaction.