Is there any way to downloand California real estate forms (offers, contract, assigning contract) for free?
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There is absolutely zero requirement that you use a California Association of Realtors (CAR) purchase agreement to purchase your property here in California. While not required, these are good solid forms, and you will have assurance that you are meeting all of the state mandated requirements from a LEGAL perspective.
Personally, if you are going to pay, the old Professional Publishing (legalforms.com) are superior. Since your questions was about FREE however, I recommend: www.buyincomeproperties.com/. They have a "free real estate forms" section you have to click through.
These are general and California specific (I think there are four to choose from), but looked at individualy, the highest I would rate any ONE of them is B-. However, if you print out all four and mix and match the clauses you like, they are not bad.
Again, you get what you pay for. Do you really want to try and save a few bucks here? Assigning contracts can leave you open to very large liability if something goes wrong and you end up in court.
California real estate forms are developed and funded by the California Association of Realtors for their own use. They are not available to the general public online or free of charge.
You may be able to get a copy of what you need from a helpful California real estate agent.
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