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Clients who speak English as a second language often find it easier to comprehend legal documents in their native language.
PAR has translated many of its forms, including the new Agreement of Sale (ASR) into Spanish for REALTORS® to use as a reference when working with Spanish-speaking clients. These reference copies may not be used in transactions but can be used to allow Spanish-speaking clients to read the forms in their language.
Tamer Gomaa with Weichert REALTORS® in Lancaster gives his Spanish-speaking clients PAR’s Spanish Consumer’s Guide (Form SCG).
“I try to explain different sections of the Agreement of Sale as we go through the buying process. The Spanish Consumer’s Guide is a service to the consumer and something they can reference. It really makes a difference in helping them feel more respected,” he said.
Gomaa himself speaks several languages. “The Agreement of Sale can be confusing for people who speak English. Legal language is legal language – no matter what language it appears in,” he added.
Michelle Nestor with Prudential Thompson Wood in the Harrisburg area said she often works with clients who speak Spanish as their first language. Even though she speaks Spanish she says the translated material is extremely helpful.
“The Spanish translation forms and Consumer Guide make the client feel more comfortable signing such a complicated agreement and help them understand every part of the transaction. Every agent who’s working with Spanish-speaking clients should be using these,” she said.
The Spanish Consumer’s Guide is available to purchase through Business Services for Real Estate (BSRE). All translated forms will have the words “Reference Copy” screened in the background. Reference copies are available on PAR’s website and in electronic format through our E-Forms Vendors.
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Kim Shindle is the Manager of Media Relations at the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. |
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