C.A.R. Form RLA, Residential Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell) Instructions
This form contains 170 fields organized into 24 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Addenda (B) - Incorporated Addenda | ||
| Addendum 1 — Form/Description | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the first addendum being incorporated into this agreement (e.g., form name, date, or other identifying details).
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| Addendum 2 — Form/Description | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the second addendum being incorporated into this agreement (e.g., form name, date, or other identifying details).
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| B - Addendum 1 (Incorporated Addenda) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the first addendum listed on the line is being incorporated into this Agreement (i.e., that addendum is attached or named here).
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| B - Addendum 2 (Incorporated Addenda) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the second addendum listed on the line is being incorporated into this Agreement (i.e., that addendum is attached or named here).
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| Additional Terms (J) | ||
| J - Additional Term 1 | Text |
Enter the first additional contractual term, condition, or special instruction to be included in the agreement.
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| J - Additional Term 2 | Text |
Enter the second additional contractual term, condition, or special instruction to be included in the agreement.
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| Advisories (A) - Checkboxes/Options | ||
| REO Advisory Listing (C.A.R. Form REOL) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the property is an REO (bank-owned) listing or you want to include the REO Advisory (Form REOL) with this agreement.
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| Short Sale Information and Advisory (C.A.R. Form SSIA) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the transaction is a short sale or may involve lender approval and you want to include the Short Sale Information and Advisory (Form SSIA).
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| A - Other Advisory (Specify) | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of any other advisory not listed above (and any related form reference or details) that applies to this transaction.
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| Other (Advisory) | Checkbox |
Check this box when you want to include an additional advisory not listed above and specify the advisory on the provided blank line.
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| Broker Compensation and Related Terms (Section C) | ||
| C(1) Compensation to Seller's Broker — % of Listing Price | Checkbox |
Check this box when the broker's compensation is to be calculated as a percentage of the listing price (enter the percentage in the adjacent blank) instead of a flat dollar amount or an attached schedule.
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| C(1) Additional Compensation Detail | Text |
If there is any additional compensation beyond the percentage of the listing price, enter the additional amount, recipient or brief description of those additional terms.
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| C(1) Flat Dollar Compensation to Seller's Broker | Number |
Enter the flat dollar amount offered to the seller's broker when compensation is specified as a dollar figure.
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| C(1) Compensation to Seller's Broker — $ Amount | Checkbox |
Check this box when the broker's compensation is to be a specific dollar amount (enter the amount in the adjacent blank) instead of a percentage or an attached schedule.
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| C(1) Compensation to Seller's Broker — See Attached Compensation Schedule | Checkbox |
Check this box when the compensation terms for the seller's broker are provided in an attached compensation schedule rather than entered on this line.
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| C(2) Additional Compensation — % of Purchase Price | Checkbox |
Check this box when the additional compensation (payable if the buyer is unrepresented) is to be calculated as a percentage of the purchase price (enter the percentage in the adjacent blank).
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| C(2) Additional Compensation Detail (if buyer unrepresented) | Text |
If additional compensation to the seller's broker is payable when the buyer is unrepresented, enter the additional amount, recipient or brief description of those terms.
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| C(2) Flat Dollar Compensation if Buyer Unrepresented | Number |
Enter the flat dollar amount offered to the seller's broker for the scenario where the buyer is unrepresented and compensation is expressed as a dollar amount.
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| C(2) Additional Compensation — $ Amount | Checkbox |
Check this box when the additional compensation (payable if the buyer is unrepresented) is to be a specific dollar amount (enter the amount in the adjacent blank).
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| C(2) Attached Compensation Schedule Reference | Text |
If compensation details are provided on an attached schedule, enter the reference or brief description of that attached compensation schedule.
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| C(2) Additional Compensation — See Attached Compensation Schedule | Checkbox |
Check this box when the additional compensation terms for unrepresented buyers are described in an attached compensation schedule rather than entered on this line.
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| C(3) Continuation of Right to Compensation — Continuation Period Applies | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller agrees to a continuation period during which the broker retains the right to compensation for prospective buyers identified during the listing (enter the number of calendar days in the adjacent blank).
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| C(4) Previous Listing / Other Broker(s) Name(s) | Text |
Enter the name(s) of any previous or other broker(s) who may be entitled to compensation.
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| C(4) Compensation Owed to Previous Broker(s) | Number |
Enter the compensation amount owed to the listed previous or other broker(s) if the property is transferred under the stated conditions.
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| C(4) Additional Terms for Previous Broker Compensation | Text |
Enter any additional conditions, clarifications, or notes related to the compensation owed to previous or other brokers.
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| C(2) Additional Compensation to Seller's Broker — Clause Applies | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate the additional compensation clause for the seller's broker (applicable if the buyer is unrepresented) applies to this transaction.
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| Buyer Supplemental Offer Letters (F(2)) | ||
| F(2) Seller instructs Broker to present Buyer Supplemental Offer Letters (Buyer Letters) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the Seller directs the Broker to present Buyer Supplemental Offer Letters to the Seller (i.e., the Broker should show any Buyer Letters received).
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| Contract Date and Parties / Property Description | ||
| Date Prepared | Date |
Enter the date this form was prepared.
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| Seller Name(s) | Text |
Enter the full legal name(s) of the seller(s) as they should appear on the agreement.
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| Broker Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the broker or brokerage firm being granted the exclusive right to sell the property.
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| Property Street Address | Text |
Enter the property's street address including unit, lot, or other specific location details that describe the real property.
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| Property City | Text |
Enter the name of the city in which the property is located.
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| Property County | Text |
Enter the name of the county in which the property is located.
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| Property ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the property's postal ZIP code.
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| Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) | Text |
Enter the assessor's parcel number assigned to the property.
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| Exceptions to Ownership/Title (G) | ||
| G — Exception to Ownership/Title | Text |
Enter the specific exception(s) to the property's ownership or title (for example, easements, liens, encumbrances, reservations, or other title matters) that will remain excluded from the transfer.
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| Excluded Items (D(2) Excluded Items) | ||
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| D(2) Excluded Item 3 | Text |
Enter a brief description of the third item that the seller excludes from the sale and will not convey with the property (for example, specific appliances, fixtures, or personal property).
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| D(2) Excluded Item 1 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the item entered on the first ‘Excluded Items’ line is excluded from the sale and will not convey with the property.
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| D(2) Excluded Item 3 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the item entered on the third ‘Excluded Items’ line is excluded from the sale and will not convey with the property.
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| D(2) Excluded Item 1 | Text |
Enter a brief description of the first item that the seller excludes from the sale and will not convey with the property (for example, specific appliances, fixtures, or personal property).
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| D(2) Excluded Item 2 | Text |
Enter a brief description of the second item that the seller excludes from the sale and will not convey with the property (for example, specific appliances, fixtures, or personal property).
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| D(2) Excluded Item 4 | Text |
Enter a brief description of the fourth item that the seller excludes from the sale and will not convey with the property (for example, specific appliances, fixtures, or personal property).
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| D(2) Excluded Item 2 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the item entered on the second ‘Excluded Items’ line is excluded from the sale and will not convey with the property.
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| D(2) Excluded Item 4 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the item entered on the fourth ‘Excluded Items’ line is excluded from the sale and will not convey with the property.
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| General | ||
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| Investigation Reports (F(3)) | ||
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F(3) Structural Pest Control, F(3) General Property Inspection, F(3) Homeowners Association Documents, F(3) Preliminary (Title) Report, F(3) Roof Inspection, F(3) Pool Inspection, F(3) Septic/Sewer Inspection, F(3) Other (specify)
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| F(3) Structural Pest Control | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Structural Pest Control report is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) General Property Inspection | Checkbox |
Check this box if a General Property Inspection is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Homeowners Association Documents | Checkbox |
Check this box if Homeowners Association documents are to be obtained as one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Preliminary (Title) Report | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Preliminary (Title) Report is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Roof Inspection | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Roof Inspection is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Pool Inspection | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Pool Inspection is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Septic/Sewer Inspection | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Septic or Sewer Inspection is one of the investigation reports the seller will order and pay for under Section F(3).
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| F(3) Other Investigation Report | Text |
Enter the name(s) of any other investigation report(s) not listed (briefly specify the additional report(s) the seller will order or pay for). Fill only if 'F(3) Other (specify)' Fill only if Other is 'Yes'.
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F(3) Other (specify)
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| F(3) Other (specify) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the seller will order and pay for an investigation report not listed above, and specify the type of report in the provided space.
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| Items Included (D(1) Items Included) | ||
| D(1) Included Item 1 | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the first item included with the property (for example, a specific appliance, fixture, or equipment).
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| D(1) Included Item 3 | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of another item included with the property (for example, a specific appliance, fixture, or equipment).
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| D(1) Items Included - Item 1 | Checkbox |
Check this box when the first listed item on the 'Items Included' line is to be included in the sale/transfer of the property.
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| D(1) Items Included - Item 2 | Checkbox |
Check this box when the second listed item on the 'Items Included' line is to be included in the sale/transfer of the property.
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| D(1) Items Included — Full Description | Text |
List all items included in the sale or transfer of the property, giving a complete description or grouping (separate multiple items with commas).
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| D(1) Included Item 2 | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the second item included with the property (for example, a specific appliance, fixture, or equipment).
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| D(1) Included Item 4 | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of another included item to be transferred with the property (for example, a specific appliance, fixture, or equipment).
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| Items Intended to be Included (D(1) Items Included) | ||
| D(1) Items Included — left checkbox | Checkbox |
Check this box when the item(s) listed on the left side of the 'Items Included' line are included with the sale of the property.
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| D(1) Items Included — right checkbox | Checkbox |
Check this box when the item(s) listed on the right side of the 'Items Included' line are included with the sale of the property.
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| Leased Items (D(3) Leased Items) | ||
| D(3) Solar Power System(s) | Checkbox |
Check this box if any solar power system(s) on the property are leased (rather than owned).
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| D(3) Alarm System(s) | Checkbox |
Check this box if any alarm system(s) on the property are leased (rather than owned).
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| D(3) Propane Tank(s) - Leased Details | Text |
Enter the lease details for any propane tank(s) on the property, such as lessor name, account or contract number, and any terms or monthly payment amount.
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| D(3) Propane Tank(s) | Checkbox |
Check this box if any propane tank(s) on the property are leased (rather than owned).
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| D(3) Water Softener | Checkbox |
Check this box if a water softener on the property is leased (rather than owned).
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| D(3) Water Softener - Leased Details | Text |
Provide the lease information for the water softener, including the leasing company, account or contract number, and any relevant payment or term details.
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| D(3) Other Leased Item (specify) | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate there is another leased item not listed (use the adjacent line to specify the item).
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| Listing Period / Term (Representation A) | ||
| Listing Period — Start Date | Date |
Enter the date the listing period begins (the first calendar date the listing becomes effective).
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| Listing Period — End Date | Date |
Enter the date the listing period ends (the final calendar date the listing terminates at 11:59 P.M.).
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| Listing Price (words) | Text |
Write the listing price in words as it should appear on the agreement (for example, 'One hundred fifty thousand dollars').
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| Listing Price (numeric) | Number |
Enter the numeric dollar amount of the listing price.
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| Items Included/Excluded — Details | Text |
List items that are intended to be included with or excluded from the sale (for example, appliances, fixtures, or other personal property).
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| MLS and Public Marketing (Section E) | ||
| Section E Notes | Text |
Enter any general notes or brief instructions related to MLS and public marketing for this listing.
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| Primary MLS | Text |
Enter the name of the primary Multiple Listing Service (MLS) where the property will be marketed.
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| Other MLS(es) | Text |
Enter the name(s) of any additional MLS services or associations where the property will be marketed, separated by commas if more than one.
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| Seller instructs Broker not to take or use photographs in marketing | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller directs the broker not to take or use photographs for marketing the property, except when photography is required by MLS rules.
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| Property Address and Date | ||
| Date | Date |
Enter the date when this form is completed or signed.
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| Property Address | Text |
Enter the full street address of the property, including house number, street name, unit or apartment number (if any), city, and state.
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| Property Specific Listings (Section B) | ||
| Manufactured (mobile) home (C.A.R. Form MHLA attached) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the property being listed is a manufactured (mobile) home and the C.A.R. MHLA form is attached.
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| Probate, conservatorship or guardianship (C.A.R. Form PLA attached) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the property is subject to probate, conservatorship, or guardianship proceedings and the C.A.R. PLA form is attached.
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| Replacement Property Contingency (H) | ||
| Seller intends to include a Replacement Property Contingency (see C.A.R. Form SPRP) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include a contingency in the transaction to purchase a replacement property (refer to C.A.R. Form SPRP).
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| Seller Initials | ||
| Seller Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the initials of the first seller (or primary signing seller) as they should appear on the listing agreement.
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| Seller Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the initials of the second seller (or additional signing seller) as they should appear on the listing agreement.
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| Seller Opt Outs (I) | ||
| I - Key safe/Lockbox | Checkbox |
Check this box if the seller is opting out of permitting a key safe or lockbox to be placed on the property.
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| I - Signs | Checkbox |
Check this box if the seller is opting out of allowing any for-sale or directional signs to be posted on the property.
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| Seller's Initials | ||
| Seller's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the seller's first set of initials as they should appear on the agreement (typically one or two letters) to acknowledge the related page or section.
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| Seller's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the seller's second set of initials as they should appear on the agreement (typically one or two letters) to acknowledge the related page or section.
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| Smart Home Features (D(5)) | ||
| D(5)(a) Smart Home Feature to Include — Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first smart home device or system the seller prefers to include with the property, providing the item name and any brief identifying details or model.
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| D(5)(a) Smart Home Feature to Include — Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second smart home device or system the seller prefers to include with the property, providing the item name and any brief identifying details or model.
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| D(5)(b) Smart Home Feature to Exclude — Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first smart home device or system the seller prefers to exclude from the sale, providing the item name and any brief identifying details or model.
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| D(5)(b) Smart Home Feature to Exclude — Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second smart home device or system the seller prefers to exclude from the sale, providing the item name and any brief identifying details or model.
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| Timing of Presentation of Offers (F(1)) | ||
| F(1) Present offers as soon as practicable | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller instructs the broker to present all offers immediately as soon as practicable (instead of choosing a specific date or number of days).
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| F(1) Presentation Date | Date |
Enter the specific date on which the Broker is instructed to present all offers.
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| F(1) Present offers X days after MLS listing | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller wants offers presented a specified number of days after the property is listed as active on the MLS (enter the number of days in the adjacent field).
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| F(1) Present offers on specified date | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller wants the broker to present offers on the specific date entered in the adjacent date field.
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| Titled / Owned Items (D(4) Titled Items) | ||
| D(4) Solar Power System(s) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include titled solar power system(s) with the sale of the property.
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| D(4) Windows or Doors | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include titled windows or doors with the sale of the property.
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| D(4) Liened Item — Solar Power System(s) | Text |
Enter the description of any solar power system that is subject to a lien, including identifying details such as system location, lender/holder name, account or contract number, or other information needed to identify the liened system.
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| D(4) Liened Item — Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems | Text |
Provide the description of any heating, ventilation or air conditioning system that is subject to a lien, including identifying details such as lender/holder, account or contract number, or other identifying information.
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| D(4) Heating/Ventilation/Air conditioning systems | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include titled heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems with the sale of the property.
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| D(4) Other Titled Item (blank line 1) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include an additional titled item listed on the adjacent blank line and specify that item on the line.
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| D(4) Other Titled Item (blank line 2) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the seller intends to include another additional titled item listed on the adjacent blank line and specify that item on the line.
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| D(4) Liened Item — Windows or Doors | Text |
List any windows or doors that are subject to a lien and include identifying details such as the lender/holder name, account or contract number, and any other information necessary to identify the liened items.
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