As of January 5, 2026, Florida Realtors® officially released a slate of new and updated listing, leasing, and compensation agreement forms designed to help Realtors® stay compliant with current MLS policies, state and local law, and evolving industry practices. These updated forms replace older versions that have now been retired and removed from use in Form Simplicity. It is important that the newly updated forms are used effective immediately.
Why These Form Updates Matter
Florida Realtors® updated its standard form library to ensure that transactional documents reflect the latest policies, legal requirements, and industry expectations. The 2026 updates have three main drivers:
- MLS Policy Changes – Particularly updates tied to the National Association of Realtors®’ MLS Policy on Multiple Listing Options for Sellers;
- Current Laws and Local Requirements – Ensuring forms align with statutory and local ordinance changes; and
- Practical Transaction Clarity – Simplifying and consolidating forms where appropriate to reduce ambiguity for brokers and clients.
All updated and newly introduced forms should be available on all form databases as of January 5, 2026.
New Forms You Must Use
Two major new forms were added to the Florida Realtors® form library:
- Compensation Agreement – Seller or Seller’s Broker to Buyer’s Broker (CASSB-1)
This new combined form consolidates what were previously two separate compensation forms (CASB-1 and CABB-1). Using one unified form helps clarify broker compensation offers to buyer’s brokers from either the seller or the seller’s broker.
- Modification to Compensation Agreement – Seller or Seller’s Broker to Buyer’s Broker (MCSB-1)
This companion form replaces two older modification forms (MCA-1 and MCA-2). It’s the document Realtors® should use to modify compensation terms after the initial compensation agreement has been signed.
Updated Forms: What’s Changed
Multiple forms across listings, leases, and buyer agreements were updated to reflect MLS policy changes, legal requirements, and industry trends:
- Listing Agreements
- Exclusive Brokerage Listing Agreement (EBLA-13)
- Limited Service Listing Agreement (LSLA-5)
- Vacant Land Listing Agreement (VLLA-6)
These forms were updated to incorporate the latest NAR MLS Policy on Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.
Lease and Commercial Forms
- Exclusive Right to Lease (ERL-14) and Commercial Lease versions (ERLC-2)
Both forms were updated for MLS policy consistency and the commercial leases were updated to reflect elimination of the business rent tax where applicable.
Buyer Brokerage & Related Agreements
- Several versions of the Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement now include an audio/visual acknowledgement (warning clients that properties they view may include security cameras) and remove language that previously allowed the Broker to run a credit check on the Buyer.
Other Notable Form Updates
- Showing Agreement (SA-5) – Removes language allowing for the Broker to run a credit check on the Buyer.
- Contract to Lease (CL-11) – Offers tenants and landlords options on when deposits are made and credited.
- Vacant Land Contract (VAC-15) – Changes time computation to calendar days for consistency with other sales contracts.
- Receipt of Condominium/Cooperative Documents (RCD-8) – Now includes space for turnover inspection reports.
- Milestone Inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study Disclosure (MISIRS-2) – Adds required info and a seller’s notice.
- Miami-Dade Septic Tank System Disclosure (MDSTS-2) – Updated to reflect newer onsite sewage treatment and disposal system ordinances.
All Florida Realtors® and Brokers should take the following actions to stay up to date and compliant:
Replace outdated forms in your templates and transaction files with the new versions.
Train agents and staff on where these forms are used (especially the new compensation and modification forms).
Review MLS policy changes in parallel to ensure your listings and broker compensation disclosures comply.
Utilize your form database’s updates and resources to avoid compliance gaps.
For additional information on these changes and more, please visit the following Florida Realtors® webpage. This webpage also includes red-line versions of each document so that you can see the changes made:
Contact your trusted real estate attorneys with any questions concerning these new and updated forms. It really matters who you work with.
