Chapter 04 · Sale
FAR/BAR Seller Contract in Florida
Key provisions in the FAR/BAR contract for real estate sellers in Florida.
Direct answer · 60-second summary
The 60-second version
- FAR/BAR = standard form, Florida Realtors
- Defines seller and buyer obligations
- Contains dates, price, contingencies
- Buyer inspection and appraisal
- Mandatory property disclosure
- Prorations for taxes, HOA
- Title closing and timeline
- Remedies for default
Acronyms used in this guide
- FAR/BAR — Florida Realtors / Florida Bar
- F.S. — Florida Statutes
- HOA — Homeowners Association
- COA — Condominium Owners Association
FAR/BAR: Florida's standard contract
FAR/BAR (Florida Realtors / Florida Bar) = standard-form real estate contract used in Florida. Used in almost all Florida transactions.
Key seller terms
Sale price, buyer financing contingency, closing date, inspection and appraisal contingencies, property disclosure, tax/utility/HOA prorations.
Property disclosure (F.S. §689.25)
Seller MUST complete written property disclosure: defects, lawsuits, liens, HOA/condo charges. Custom timeline: 3 days after acceptance.
Contingencies: buyer's leverage
Appraisal adequacy, inspection satisfactory, financing obtained. Seller cannot force closing if contingencies unmet, but buyer can withdraw if justified.
Every figure, rate, threshold, and deadline in this guide is drawn from a verifiable primary source listed at the bottom of the page. The article is updated whenever the underlying rules change, with a fresh review date stamped at the top.
Sources and references
Disclaimer
This guide is for educational purpose only.
For concrete decisions, consult a licensed attorney.