Florida Realtors has announced significant updates to its real estate forms, effective January 5th, 2026, incorporating changes driven by MLS policies, current laws, and local requirements. Concurrently, the organization has solidified a new cooperative agreement with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition Office (JARECO), aiming to foster international collaboration and expand business opportunities for real estate professionals in both Florida and Japan.
Key Takeaways
- New and updated forms are now available on Form Simplicity.
- Several older forms have been retired and replaced with consolidated versions.
- A new cooperative agreement with JARECO aims to enhance international real estate connections.
Updated Real Estate Forms
Florida Realtors has rolled out a series of new and revised forms designed to align with evolving industry standards and legal mandates. These updates include new combined compensation forms, revisions reflecting the National Association of Realtors’ MLS Policy on Multiple Listing Options for Sellers, and adjustments to comply with current laws and local regulations. Older versions of certain forms have been retired and are no longer available for use.
Among the new forms are the "Compensation Agreement – Seller or Seller’s Broker to Buyer’s Broker (CASSB-1)" and its modification counterpart, "Modification to Compensation Agreement – Seller or Seller’s Broker to Buyer’s Broker (MCSB-1)." These consolidated forms replace previous separate agreements, streamlining the process for compensation arrangements.
Several existing listing and lease agreements have also been updated. These include the "Exclusive Brokerage Listing Agreement (EBLA-13)," "Limited Service Listing Agreement (LSLA-5)," "Vacant Land Listing Agreement (VLLA-6)," "Exclusive Right to Lease Agreement (ERL-14)," "Exclusive Right to Lease – Commercial (ERLC-2)," and "Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement – Commercial (ERS-10cp)." These updates primarily incorporate the NAR MLS Policy on Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.
Buyer brokerage agreements, such as the "Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement – No Brokerage Relationship (EBBA-8nr)," "Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement – Single Agent (EBBA-8sa)," "Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement – Transaction Broker (EBBA-8tb)," and "Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement – Consent to Transition to Transaction Broker (EBBA-8tn)," now include audio/visual acknowledgments for buyers and have removed language concerning broker credit checks.
Other updated forms include the "Showing Agreement (SA-5)," "Contract to Lease (CL-11)," "Vacant Land Contract (VAC-15)," "Receipt of Condominium/Cooperative Documents (RCD-8)," and "Milestone Inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study Disclosure (MISIRS-2)." The "Miami-Dade Septic Tank System Disclosure (MDSTS-2)" has been updated to reflect current local ordinance language.
International Cooperative Agreement
In a significant move to bolster global real estate connections, Florida Realtors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition Office (JARECO). This agreement establishes a framework for cooperation, information exchange, and professional networking between the two organizations.
JARECO, founded in 2013, serves as a key liaison between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major Japanese real estate groups, representing hundreds of thousands of professionals. The partnership aims to foster collaboration, research, and education, creating a more globally connected real estate community.
This alliance is particularly timely, coinciding with growing economic and travel ties between Florida and Japan. The introduction of nonstop passenger flights between Orlando and Tokyo in early 2026 is expected to further strengthen business and real estate relationships. The MoU will promote professional development, market data sharing, and global business outreach, reinforcing ethical standards and innovation in the international real estate marketplace.
Sources
- Florida Realtors Rolls Out New, Updated Forms, | Florida Realtors.
- Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms, | Florida Realtors.
- Florida Realtors, JARECO Sign Cooperative Agreement for the Future, | Florida Realtors.