Real estate transactions require a written contract for the legal transfer of property.  That purchase and sale agreement is only the beginning of the paperwork required to comply with various state disclosure laws, mortgage requirements, insurance needs, escrow accounts, etc. 

Numerous internet sites offer free or low cost contracts and forms; however, the quality varies widely from site to site.  While buying your legal documents online will be cheaper than using an attorney, we recommend you consult an attorney whenever you are unsure if the document conforms to state law where you plan on using it.

RECOMMENDED SOURCES: 

Nolo.com offers a very comprehensive set of real estate transaction forms and guides, including For Sale by Owner contracts, many creative real estate legal documents, and some state specific forms for larger states.  Nolo is the first place we go when seeking legal documents online. 

Landlord 411 offers over 1000 forms, credit reports for only $3.95, and extensive landlord information and tools.

Other Sources: 

• Audrie.com
  Buy forms & contracts to sell or buy a house.
• The Landlord Protection Agency
  Free forms for Landlords. 
• Mortgage-Investments.com
  Contains mostly mortage forms and rental property management forms.
• NUPPLegal
  Forms for commercial & residential owners. All of NUPP Legal's downloadable real estate forms are written by lawyers.
• Total Real Estate Solutions
  Carries all the forms and agreements you could want: from renal agreements and rental forms to forms for dealing with contractors.
• US Legal Forms
  Buy any of the real estate forms you need. Also has forms for all your other legal needs.

Notice:  The forms and resources provided by CRELounge and the web sites listed above are best used as a reference and should not be considered a substitute for proper legal advice.  Always consult with an attorney when entering into a contract or when using forms for real estate transactions. 

CRELounge makes no representation as to the legality of these forms by any State, locality, or jurisdiction.  These forms are used at your own risk.