2026 GAR Contract Changes

This course introduces Agents, Brokers, REALTORS ® and non- REALTORS ® to the 2026 GAR Contract Forms including the Purchase & Sale Agreement, Brokerage Engagements, commonly used Exhibits and Amendments. This class consists of the following:

• a review of the 2026 changes to the existing GAR contract forms
• a review of the 2026 contract forms additions
• a review of the changes in the GAR forms from June 2025
• a discussion of the various forms available for agents to use in various contractual situations
• a discussion of the general rules / guidelines / practices / requirements for proper completion of contracts and Agreements on behalf of Buyers and Sellers.

• a discussion of the handling of Earnest Money and the disbursement of earnest money upon termination of a contract

• a discussion of the consumer brochures to use with the public

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• identify the new 2026 GAR Contract Forms
• understand how these forms differ from the 2025 GAR forms
• identify and understand the 2025 midyear changes GAR made to the contracts in June 2025
• recognize the changes / additions / deletions in the 2026 GAR contract forms from any previous versions of the GAR contracts
• understand the GAR licensing agreement and using / sharing contract forms with authorized users and non-authorized users

***Lunch will be provided by our sponsor, TBD***

Instructor: Ming Richardson, Compliance Broker, Maximum One Realtor/Realty Partners

GREC School # 6915

GREC Course #

For questions about your registration please call Maximum One at 678-782-5050 or

678-616-1130.

Notice to Students:

This class is hosted by Maximum One Realtor/Realty Partners. Students must be on time & stay through the entire course for CE credit. Students may only receive CE credit for any class once every 12 months. Maximum One Realty & the Real Estate Academy of America encourage all people to continue the growth of their businesses through education. In such spirit, Maximum One Realty & the Real Estate Academy of America offer numerous opportunities each month for increased awareness through training. Please visit www.mx1training.com to sign up for additional free CE Classes.ref# mx1train456

***All Agents are encouraged to attend classes, regardless of Brokerage affiliation***

Host or Publisher Maximum One Realtor/Realty Partners