Every few years, legal and real estate professionals in Florida are making important updates to their FARBAR real estate contracts. This is necessary to redefine what buyers’ and sellers’ responsibilities are. This is important to ensure that everyone understands the details that are outlined in a purchase contract.
About the updates
Real estate law is always open to interpretation and change because the industry of buying and selling property changes so often. Florida real estate brokers and lawyers continuously band together to update new versions of FR/Bar contracts. Their latest updates for the as-is contract, residential contract and seven Riders, along with the addition of three new Riders, are set to debut on Nov. 1.
Specific changes
One update was made to increase the speed of a property appraisal so that the lender receives it faster. A slow appraisal could delay a sale by as late as the closing date. This new contract states that the lender must obtain an appraisal before the deadline for the Loan Approval Period approaches.
There is a redefinition of Loan Approval. A buyer must be approved for financing, and the lender must have received an appraisal, if needed. Loan Approval also includes a provision that the buyer has to sell another property, which is outlined in Rider V of the contract.
Avoiding additional legal problems
Buyers and sellers make similar mistakes when filling out contracts. After they sign, they will have a long, difficult time trying to correct their errors and start over again. The main purpose of updating FARBAR contracts is to get people to avoid legal hassles. Real estate buyers and sellers should pay attention to the most recent updates that are being made to contracts and documents.
