C.A.R. BRBC
Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement
Published by California Association of REALTORS®
Maximum term
90 days
Cannot run longer than 90 days, unless the agreement is between a broker and a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership. Renewal comes around roughly four times a year on an individual buyer.
The C.A.R. form that defines the buyer and broker relationship in writing: scope of representation, whether it is exclusive, how long it lasts, how the broker is compensated, and how either side cancels.
Since AB 2992 took effect on January 1, 2025, a buyer's broker needs a written representation agreement in order to be compensated in a sale of real property. It has to be signed as soon as practicable, and no later than the moment the buyer's offer is executed.
The revised form is dated 12/24.
Use it when
- You are representing a buyer in a purchase and expect to be paid
- The relationship goes beyond a handful of identified properties
- The transaction is a sale, including commercial property
Not for
- Leases and rental agreements, which AB 2992 does not reach
- State and federal land, or loan brokerage services
- A single tour by a buyer unwilling to commit. Use the PSRA.
Tracking it
A 90 days clock is short enough to run out while a buyer is still deciding, and nothing on the form tells you when it does. ExactCircle stores the signed PDF, tracks the end date, and emails you 7 days out, 3 days out, and on the day. See the California page, or read the guide on how this form works.
Related forms
Common questions
- How long can a BRBC run?
- No more than 90 days, unless the client is a corporation, LLC, or partnership. That makes renewal a recurring compliance event rather than a one-off.
- When does it have to be signed?
- As soon as practicable, and no later than the execution of the buyer's offer to purchase.
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Rules change and local association forms vary. Check with your broker or attorney before you rely on any of it.