Download signNow app
4.7 / 5 rating on

Real Estate Broker Disclosure Form Made By Eforms

Use a Real Estate Broker Disclosure Form Made Fillable By EForms template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What this real estate disclosure form does

Real Estate Broker Disclosure Form Made By Eforms is a transaction record used to disclose information about a real estate broker’s relationship or interests to the relevant parties. The completed form should identify the applicable transaction details and required acknowledgments shown in the approved template. With signNow, a brokerage uploads the PDF, reviews detected fields, assigns each signature or acknowledgment field, and sends the document electronically. SignNow records signer activity and provides an audit trail, but state real estate law determines the required language, timing, and retention period.

Who uses this disclosure form

Real estate professionals

Real estate brokers and agents use this disclosure to document the relationship, interests, or transaction information presented to clients before proceeding. They can upload the approved form, assign broker and client fields, and preserve the completed acknowledgment with its signNow audit trail.

Brokerage administrators

Brokerage administrators use the form for controlled transaction files, reviewing templates, signer assignments, and access permissions. Legal or compliance reviewers can inspect the completed disclosure and its audit evidence while state-specific requirements remain the responsibility of the brokerage.

Business types using this disclosure form

This disclosure is useful wherever a real estate professional must document an agency relationship or other transaction-related disclosure before proceeding.

  • Solo real estate practitioners use the disclosure to document agency relationships and compensation information before clients proceed with a transaction, while signNow keeps completed copies and audit history together.
  • Boutique brokerages use reusable disclosure templates to standardize client acknowledgments across agents, reduce missing signatures, and preserve a consistent record for transaction files.
  • Enterprise real estate firms use controlled templates, delegated sending, and audit trails to manage disclosures across offices while administrators oversee permissions and retention practices.

These tasks are executed by both individual contributors and centralized administrators depending on organizational policy and required controls.

How to complete the disclosure online

Use this sequence to prepare the real estate disclosure, route it to the correct parties, and preserve evidence of completion.

  • Upload form:

    Upload the approved disclosure PDF to signNow.
  • Check fields:

    Review detected fields and add missing signature or date fields.
  • Assign signers:

    Assign each field to the correct broker, client, or other signer.
  • Send for signing:

    Send the disclosure and monitor completion in signNow.
  • Archive records:

    Download the signed PDF and audit trail together.
be ready to get more
Get legally-binding signatures now!
  • Best ROI. Our customers achieve an average 7x ROI within the first six months.
  • Scales with your use cases. From SMBs to mid-market, airSlate SignNow delivers results for businesses of all sizes.
  • Intuitive UI and API. Sign and send documents from your apps in minutes.

What the signNow audit trail records

The audit trail adds technical evidence around the disclosure signature, including signer activity, timestamps, document history, and retrieval of the completed record.

01

Authenticate signer:

Confirm the signer’s identity through the selected delivery and authentication method.
02

Capture timestamps:

Record the exact time each recipient opens, reviews, or signs.
03

Link document history:

Associate the completed disclosure with its signing history and document record.
04

Seal completed record:

Seal the completed record so later changes are detectable.
05

Export audit evidence:

Retrieve and export the audit trail with the signed PDF.
06

Archive evidence:

Store both files under the transaction’s controlled record location.

Processing stages for this disclosure form

The signNow workflow moves this real estate disclosure from preparation through signer delivery, completion, and record retention.

01

Prepare the disclosure

Review the disclosure details, parties, and brokerage information before sending for signature.
02

Deliver to signers

Send the completed form to each required signer through signNow’s email workflow or signing link.
03

Collect signatures

Signers review the disclosed relationship and complete assigned signature fields electronically.
04

Archive the record

Download the completed disclosure and retain its audit trail with the signed record.

Retention periods for disclosure records

Retention depends on the state real estate rule, brokerage policy, and whether the disclosure is part of a tax or regulated record.

01

State-required period

Retain the signed disclosure according to the applicable state real estate recordkeeping rule and brokerage policy.
02

Brokerage record period

Keep transaction records for the period required by the applicable state regulator or licensing authority.
03

Three years from filing

Retain tax-related records for 3 years from filing under IRC §6501(a), when applicable.
04

Six years after filing

Keep records six years when a federal tax understatement exceeds 25 percent under IRC §6501(a).
05

Audit trail retention

Preserve the audit trail for at least as long as the signed disclosure and related transaction record.

Challenges when completing the disclosure

  • Omitting a required party or brokerage detail can leave the disclosure incomplete and require correction before the transaction proceeds.
  • Sending the form before reviewing every disclosure statement can create inconsistent information across related transaction records.
  • Assigning signature fields to the wrong recipient can delay acknowledgment and weaken the transaction file’s evidence of consent.
  • Saving only the signed PDF without its audit trail removes useful evidence about delivery, access, and signature events.

Recordkeeping practices for this form

Accurate templates, complete audit evidence, controlled access, and a documented retention decision make the disclosure record easier to reproduce and review.

Export the signed disclosure and audit trail

Export the completed PDF and signNow audit trail together after every transaction. The audit trail supplies delivery, access, timestamp, and signer-event evidence that the signed disclosure alone may not show. Name files consistently using the transaction identifier without exposing unnecessary personal information.

Review parties and disclosures before sending

Map each recipient to the correct signature or acknowledgment field before sending. Review the completed disclosure against the brokerage’s approved template, because a correctly signed document can still contain an incorrect party, relationship, or compensation statement.

Apply the longest applicable retention period

Apply the longest applicable retention period after checking state licensing rules and brokerage policy. Where tax records are involved, evaluate IRC §6501(a), including its three-year baseline and six-year rule for substantial understatement.

Control template and record access

Limit template editing and completed-record access to authorized brokerage personnel. Use signNow permissions and administrator controls, then periodically review shared templates so outdated disclosure language is removed from active workflows.

Security for signed disclosure records

AES-256 at rest:

Encryption

TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit:

Transport security

SOC 2 Type II certified:

Independent assurance

ISO 27001 certified:

Information security

ESIGN and UETA compliant:

Electronic records

Two-factor authentication available:

Access protection

Recommended setup for this disclosure

Use a controlled disclosure template, verify recipients, capture electronic signatures, and retain the signed record with its audit trail under applicable state rules.

SettingRecommendation
Authentication methodEmail delivery with SMS verification
Signature typeElectronic signature with audit trail
Audit trailExport with the completed disclosure
Document retentionFollow state brokerage rules
EncryptionAES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit

Integrations for brokerage workflows

Named signNow integrations can connect this disclosure workflow with CRM, ERP, cloud storage, and project systems used by real estate teams.

Salesforce
Procore
Zapier
Microsoft Teams
Hub spot
Box
Microsoft

Troubleshooting this disclosure workflow

These answers address field setup, signer access, electronic-signature evidence, plan selection, and state-law review for this real estate disclosure form.

What if the disclosure template has no detected fields? Upload the source PDF again and place the required signature, date, and text fields manually. signNow’s Business plan includes templates and audit trails, allowing the brokerage to preserve the configured version for later transactions without changing the underlying disclosure language.

How should a brokerage handle a signer who cannot access the email? Generate a signNow signing link or resend the invitation after confirming the address. Business Premium includes quick invite links, while the audit trail records delivery and signing activity. Verify the recipient before sharing a link containing transaction information.

Can this disclosure be signed electronically? ESIGN and applicable state electronic-transactions law generally recognize electronic signatures when intent, consent, attribution, and record reproduction are established. State-specific real estate rules may impose additional requirements, so confirm the applicable state rule before relying on an electronic disclosure.

Does signNow preserve evidence after signature? Yes. signNow records an audit trail with timestamps, signer activity, and document history, and provides a certificate of completion. Retain the signed disclosure and audit trail together so the brokerage can reproduce the transaction record if questioned.

Which plan supports sending the same disclosure to many recipients? signNow Business Premium includes bulk send. For one transaction at a time, Business provides templates, mobile apps, and audit trails. Select the plan based on the brokerage’s sending volume and required administrative controls.

Does signNow make every state disclosure requirement satisfied? No. signNow provides the electronic signing workflow and ESIGN/UETA compliance, but state real estate statutes determine the required disclosures, timing, witnesses, or additional acknowledgments. Review the applicable state regulator or counsel guidance before publishing a template.

ROI at a Glance

Key performance indicators that demonstrate SignNow's proven track record.

28M+Documents signed
13+Years in business
4.6/5Average G2 rating

BE READY TO GET MORE

Get this form now!

If you believe that this page should be taken down, please follow our DMCA take-down process.