Frequently Asked Questions

There are no separate forms dealing with home inspections. The Agreement of Sale (ASR) contains a property inspection contingency (paragraph 11), which gives a buyer the right to have the home inspected. It also contains inspection contingencies for wood infestation (termites)(paragraph 12), lead-based paint (paragraph 7), radon (paragraph 13), water (paragraph 14) and sewer (paragraph 15).

PAR offers the brochure Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home (LPB) for sale in packs of 25. The brochure must be given to purchasers or tenants of a property built before 1978. Published by the EPA, the brochure may also be found at EPA/OPPT/Lead: Education and Outreach in PDF format. Information about lead can also be found on the back of page 6 of the Agreement of Sale (ASR).

PAR sells the brochure A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home (MMB) for sale in packs of 25. Published by the EPA, the brochure may also be found at "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" in PDF format.

No. Currently, regulations and laws are not as specific on mold as they are for lead and other environmental issues. More information about mold and indoor air quality may be found on the back of page 2 of the Agreement of Sale (ASR).

PAR has two forms available for mediation. The Dispute Resolution System Brochure (DRS) and the Agreement to Mediate (ATM).

The DRS contains the rules and procedures of the Dispute Resolution System and other helpful information about mediation. The form is available for free download from the PAR website at Pennsylvania Association of Realtors - Member Resources. The rules and procedures are also listed on the back of page 9 of the Agreement of Sale (ASR). The rules and procedures must be given to buyers or sellers if the mediation clause in the Agreement of Sale has been elected.

Form ATM is to be used if the mediation clause was not agreed to by the parties when they signed the Agreement of Sale (clause is a part of the Agreement of Sale). In that case, this form must be used with the DRS Brochure. The form is available for free download from the PAR website at Pennsylvania Association of Realtors - Member Resources.

We offer documents called “Guidelines for Preparation and Use” for many forms. Current guides are available for our most popular and recently revised forms. It is a good idea to check this section of the website, as Guidelines are added when forms are revised and new forms are published.

NOTE: PAR Guidelines are designed to be used as a resource for PAR members only. Members must have a username and password for the members-only part of this site before accessing these documents. If you do not yet have a password, call the PAR Solutions Center at 800-555-3390.

A list of exceptions to the Sellers Disclosure Law is listed on the back of page 1 of the form (SPD). If no exception is allowed, you must fill out the Seller’s Property Disclosure form.

We offer the Consumer’s Guide to the Agreement of Sale (CG) which guides consumers through the Agreement of Sale step by step. Typically, agents and brokers give this booklet to homebuyers to help explain the Agreement of Sale.

Yes. Currently, we offer the Spanish Consumer’s Guide to the Agreement of Sale (SCG) for purchase, the Consumer Notice in Spanish (SCN) for free download from our website. Also, 18 of our key Standard Forms have been translated into Spanish and are available to use as reference copies for all PAR members.

Yes. Any pre-printed language in the Agreement of Sale may be modified or deleted. PAR understands that language in the form may not fit the needs of every consumer or transaction and accordingly allows the parties to cross out or add language upon which they agree. While the ability to change the Agreement is granted, PAR does not recommend doing so. The Agreement is designed to protect the agent and consumer and altering the language in the Agreement could jeopardize this protection. If changes are made, it is recommended that both parties initial and date each change.

These forms are password protected to maintain them solely as a member benefit.

Check with your electronic forms provider. Some vendors require a download to update their software.

Yes. For a faxable order form click here.

We can fax you a “sample” copy, but we recommend going to our website (www.parealtor.org or www.bsre.biz/pa) for a copy, since they are more legible online.

BSRE only sells forms in packs of 10 or 25 (usually 25), depending on the form. Try contacting your local board of REALTORS. Some of the board offices sell BSRE forms either in packs or single.

Yes, we have three vendors that sell our forms electronically.

No. As much as we’d love to help you out of a jam, BSRE forms are protected by copyright, and faxed forms are only for your inspection before you purchase a pack of forms.

No. A warehouse in Erie stocks and ships the forms for us, so it is not possible for you to drop by and pick them up.

All of the forms are shipped by UPS ground service from our warehouse in Erie. It normally takes approximately 7-10 days from when you place the order to receive the forms.

Yes. Just provide us with your 9-digit account number.

Yes, we do have the ability to overnight packs; however, additional charges will apply.

Yes, you can visit the EPA’s website where you can print a copy of the brochure; however, it will not be in booklet format.

You can pay by any major credit card (Visa, Master Card and American Express). Once you have an established account you can be invoiced and pay by check or money order.

As a member of PAR you receive special pricing on all forms. Also there is an additional discount of 10% off the cost of shipping if you order and pay in the Credit Card only store.

Yes. However, all forms must be unopened and of the current revision date. Also a Return Authorization Form must be requested within 10 days of invoice date for credit. A restocking fee of $10 plus $1.00 per pack returned will be deducted from the credit amount. Forms returned after 5 days from the date indicated on the Return Authorization Form, not of the current revision date, or returned without an approved Return Authorization Form will not be credited.