Residential Lease Forms » Find http://residentialleaseforms.org State Specific Lease Agreements Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:19:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 where do i find texas property or real estate forms? http://residentialleaseforms.org/where-do-i-find-texas-property-or-real-estate-forms/ http://residentialleaseforms.org/where-do-i-find-texas-property-or-real-estate-forms/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:24:01 +0000 kayayurt http://residentialleaseforms.org/where-do-i-find-texas-property-or-real-estate-forms/ Question by celticastarr*: where do i find texas property or real estate forms?
ive been to the Texas real estate commission website and i cant find what i am looking for-change of property ownership forms (from one person to another) or basic real estate forms where can i find these?

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Answer by Tigg
County Office of Deeds and Records

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I’m a real estate investor with properties in a couple states, and I’m looking for a site with free or cheap landlord and real estate forms for all states. Anyone have a good site?

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Answer by Doctor Deth
Office supply store like Staples may have generic forms – I think most realtors now use specialized software, so each sales agreement is somewhat customized – and printed on Laser printer – carbonless forms might not be used much anymore – just google real estate forms and see what you get

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I am a real estate investor and I have been paying a lot of money for a friend of mine to close for me. It is still cheaper than paying an agent. I need to know how I acn do my own closings now. Where can I find the forms for free and info on how to close and in what order to do so. A lawyer gave them a cd with the forms on it. I can’t find those things anywhere. I will gladly give 10 points to the person who gives me the best free legitimate resource that’s useful and informative. Thank-you.

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Answer by KingFella
You’re an investor and you don’t know this?

Well I sell real estate, and have investments of my own. You can obtain forms from online. Depending on what state you’re in, you will need the following:

Offer & Acceptance Agreement
Lead Based Paint Disc (for a sale) Contingency (purchase)
Common Ownership Interest Properties Addenda (if HOA)
Financing Addendum
Property Disclosure (for a sale)
Disclosure Guide

You really need to get an agent! Find someone that will charge you a discounted commission. For example, I would charge minimum 4%, 2% on each side. If you are buying you don’t pay anyone; only when you sale.

Don’t be cheap get an agent, your investments are too important to risk with faulty contractual work, it could cost you thousands.

If in Nevada, drop me a line, I’ll give you a break.

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Don Conrad is author of the book, “How to Find That Quality Tenant”. His book and his website (http://www. findthatqualitytenant. com) are dedicated to improving the landlords tenant selection process. On this website you will find educational articles, valuable links, real estate related forms, and more.
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