Take contract courses, ask your broker for training.

Understand what the language says and what the different sections cover. You need to know it like the back of your hand. This is a first, and essential, step to competence as a real estate professional.

Carefully and accurately with all the pieces filled out.

Know those contracts inside and out, and know what the consequences of what you write into those blanks. 

Do it using an online program like Form Simplicity.   Otherwise, use a good pen and keep a steady hand.

KNow what you are doing before yo start

abby tiscareno - fill in the blanks only!

Take Contracts training classes, have your Broker or manager review the contract with you, know your contract inside and out so that you can clearly explain it, and leave no spaces blank.

Know the contract!

Accuracy and completeness.  It matters.  A lot.  

Use blue or black ink.  Pay attention to detail.

Abby,

What Patricia Kennedy stated...no tips, just do it.  A

Fill in the blanks and ensure the information is CORRECT. 

That said, a contract if more than an exercise in filling in the blanks. We need to know the contract and understand the implications of each paragraph and explain it to the clients.  I work in a state that does NOT use attorneys ... so explaining the contract  is my duty. 

Know your contract inside and out.  Have an experienced agent or broker role play filling out a contract with you.  Have your first few contracts looked at by your broker.  It's not rocket science BUT it is easy to screw it up! 

Get educated on the form of contract you are using. Read it and understand it. Also know any preprinted addendums available! Make a checklist of all blanks requiring your attention.

Check your numbers and include dates.

Richard Weeks nailed this one!

Good luck.

Get your broker to review the first few before you feel comfortable to be on your own.

I always fill it out in my office on the computer using a monitor that everyone in the room can easily see/read. I make sure everything is understood and agreed upon before I print. After printing and signing I ask if they prefer a hard copy or an electronic one.

Read, fill in the blanks, and ask your broker if you have questions.

It is state dependent and you should know it well.

The first time you do this, make sure your broker reviews everything.

Double check your spelling and math..

Practice with your broker and learn the contract inside and out - you have to know it well enough to TEACH it as that is what you'll be doing with your clients.

Go over it with your broker.

Fully understand your contract and what is supposed to go in the blanks.

abby tiscareno Don't leave any blanks in the contract.

Do it and have someone check it and then grade it by going over it with you

Practice and prepare examples so you know what goes in the blanks.

Know exactly what you are doing before you try.  There is no practice sessions in real estate.  Your Broker or Mentor will be very helpful for many of your transactions as there is never one that is exactly the same.  Good luck.

Make sure it is legible and free of misspellings and typos.  A typo in a property address, legal description, tax folio number or party name can cause big problems down the line.  Also check your math.

Do it digitally.

Verify you are using the most current version.

HAVE all the addendum in your possession.

Verify all entries.

Have broker/mentor review the start and finish.

If a FAX machine is involved, and this is not a foreclosure....STOP!

Create a better way.

do it right the first time

Know what you are completing, and do it accurately and correctly. Make sure it's signed, initialled and dated correctly

Chapter 3, Contracts

that's a question for your office manager/trainer/broker owner.....

Use the correct form.