California
Buyer agreement tracking built for California agents.
California agents handle the highest-value transactions in the country, and the most complex paperwork. ExactCircle tracks every BRBC and buyer representation agreement, reminds you before they expire, and keeps a complete audit trail for DRE compliance.
Why California agents can't afford a lapsed agreement.
When the median home price is over $800,000, a single missed expiration is a five-figure mistake. Add DRE audit requirements and the NAR settlement, and tracking agreements in a spreadsheet is a liability.
Highest commissions, highest stakes
California home prices are high enough that one lapsed buyer agreement can cost a commission an agent was counting on for the quarter.
C.A.R. forms add complexity
Between the BRBC (Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement) and the updated disclosure requirements, California agents have more paperwork to track than almost any other state.
DRE audits require documentation
The California Department of Real Estate can audit a brokerage at any time. Getting through one comes down to whether every buyer agreement is organized, timestamped, and exportable.
How ExactCircle works for California compliance.
Upload C.A.R. forms directly
Store signed BRBC agreements and related disclosures in a private, encrypted vault. One PDF per agreement, instantly retrievable when your broker or DRE asks.
Automatic expiry reminders
Get emailed 7 days, 3 days, and on the day an agreement expires. Essential when you're juggling 10+ active buyer clients across the Bay Area or LA market.
DRE-ready audit trail
Every create, edit, upload, and reminder is logged with a timestamp. Export a full compliance report for any agreement in one click, which is what a DRE auditor or managing broker asks for.
California buyer agreements at a glance
Key things every California agent should know about buyer representation, and how ExactCircle helps.
- Primary form
- C.A.R. BRBC, the Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement. This is the standard form post-NAR settlement for establishing representation and compensation terms.
- Compensation rules
- Since August 2024, buyer agent compensation must be negotiated upfront and documented in writing. The signed BRBC stored in ExactCircle is your proof.
- Termination date
- Must include a definite expiration. C.A.R. recommends reasonable durations. ExactCircle sends 3 automatic reminders before expiry.
- DRE requirements
- California Department of Real Estate requires brokerages to maintain transaction records for 3 years. ExactCircle's encrypted vault and audit trail support this retention requirement.
- Regulatory body
- California Department of Real Estate (DRE), under the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
This is not legal advice. For California-specific guidance, consult your managing broker or visit dre.ca.gov.
Questions from California agents
Does ExactCircle generate C.A.R. forms?+
No. ExactCircle tracks and stores your signed C.A.R. forms, and does not generate or modify them. You still execute agreements through zipForms, Glide, or your transaction coordinator.
What about the BRBC specifically?+
The Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (BRBC) is the primary form ExactCircle is designed to track. Upload the signed PDF and set the start and end dates. Reminders, status tracking, and the audit trail follow from there.
Can I track agreements across multiple MLSs?+
ExactCircle isn't MLS-specific. It tracks agreements by client rather than by listing. If you work across CRMLS, Bay East, and SFar, all your buyer agreements live in one dashboard.
How much does it cost?+
Solo is $29/mo per agent, a rounding error against a single California commission. Team is $99/mo for 5 agents on a shared dashboard, then $19.80/mo per additional agent. No contracts, cancel anytime, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Agreement rules in other states
All states we coverBuyer agreements in Texas
TXR 1501 · TXR 1508
SB 1968 has required a written agreement before the first showing since January 1, 2026, and the TXR 1508 showing form expires in 14 days.
Buyer agreements in Florida
FAR/BAR
A seasonal market where snowbird buyers leave in April and come back in October, to an agreement that expired in July.
The California forms, one page each
What each one does, and how long it lasts before you need a new one.
C.A.R. BRBC
Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement
California's main buyer representation agreement. Required since January 2025 for a buyer's broker to be paid, and capped at 90 days for individuals.
Maximum term: 90 days
C.A.R. PSRA
Property Showing and Representation Agreement
For touring a limited set of identified properties without full representation. Capped at 30 days and not a substitute for the BRBC.
Maximum term: 30 days
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