Our real estate legal contracts for Kennewick, Richland and Pasco Wa Homes are changing almost at lightning speed.  The situation has resulted in that we no longer maintain paper files of purchase and sale agreement forms in our office.  Some of the changes are as a result of previous court rulings and others are as the result of meeting State guidelines.

Last week I wrote a contract with an inspection addendum.  From the time I printed the form, had it signed and delivered to the listing agent, the form changed to a newer version.

One reason that I mention this situation is that it seems to me that if one uses the “standard forms” found in stationery stores, most likely they are out of date.  If you have elected not to use a real estate professional during your next transaction, I highly recommend that you secure the services of a real estate attorney. A real estate transaction can have a significant impact upon your rights and responsibilities.