Residential Buyer Checklist
Buyer / Buying Side
Checklist
Use this as a practical file-control checklist. Include the documents that match the transaction facts and your broker's file procedures.
Core file documents
- Buyer: Information About Brokerage Services (TREC IABS 1-2)
- Residential Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement - Short Form - Buyers (TXR 1507)
- Wire Fraud Warning - Buyers (TXR 2517)
- Executed purchase contract - use the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TXR 1601 / TREC 20-19) or the executed new construction purchase agreement, as applicable.
- Buyer's Walk-Through Confirmation and Acceptance Form (TXR 1925)
When applicable
- Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership (TXR 1922 / TREC 36-11)
- Third Party Financing Addendum for Credit Approval (TXR 1901 / TREC 40-11)
- Lead-Based Paint Addendum (TXR 1906 / TREC 56-0)
- Amendment (TXR 1903 / TREC 39-11)
- Protect Your Family From Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet (TXR 2511)
File note
The buyer file should contain the fully executed resale contract or new construction purchase agreement, as applicable, along with the transaction forms that match the facts of the file.
Related forms and resources
Open the related resource for plain-English guidance on the form and how it connects to the transaction.
Core buyer file resources
Financing and offer terms
Property facts, disclosures and notices
Need further assistance?
For transaction-specific questions, contact your broker or Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald at Fitz & Co. Real Estate.
Educational resource
For educational purposes only. Agents should verify current forms and consult with their broker when needed.