In Pennsylvania, Standard Forms refer to pre-drafted legal documents used in real estate transactions to ensure consistency, compliance with state laws, and protection for all parties involved. These forms are developed by the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR).
Some common Standard Forms include:
- Agreement of Sale – The main contract outlining terms for purchasing a property.
- Lease Agreements – Contracts for rental properties.
- Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – A document where sellers disclose known property defects.
- Buyer’s Agency Contract – Establishes a relationship between a buyer and their agent.
- Listing Agreement – Define the terms of representation between a seller and their agent.
Accessing Standard Forms
Members have free access to electronic, fillable standard forms through Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm edition) as a member benefit.
Members who wish to preview forms, view & download samples, access guidelines for use, utilize Consumer Guides, access forms in Spanish, and more visit PAR’s Standard Form’s Library.
*Members must be logged in to access the library.
Standard Form Changes & Updates
Twice a year, the PAR® Standard Forms Committee reviews and releases changes to select forms and occasionally releases new forms.
For a list of standard forms changes, and review what has changed on each specific form (the marked-up versions), visit the PAR® Standard Forms Library.