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NAR Provides Consumer Guides
The newest Consumer Guide provides essential information on flood insurance.  When buying a home in Florida, new buyers often have...


Jan 30
A Closer Look at the Characteristics of Florida Realtors Members
Demographic characteristics of Realtors The typical REALTOR® in Florida was 56 years old 67 percent of all REALTORS® were female. 14...


Jan 23
Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts
The real property under contract is subject to a mandatory HOMEOWNER’S association. A few days before closing, the buyer is trying to...


Jan 16
Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts
A seller can withdraw a counteroffer prior to the buyer accepting it even when the buyer said they agree to the terms and will sign soon....


Jan 9
Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts
The MLS listing shows that a washer and dryer are in the property. The buyer submits an offer on a FR/BAR contract, which is accepted by...


Jan 2
Florida’s Law for Written Listing Agreements
In Florida, written listing agreements must include an end date. Sellers should receive a copy of the signed agreement....


Dec 26, 2024
The Benefits of Rest, Reprieve, Relaxation, & Rejuvenation
Taking Time to Relax & Rejuvenate! Everyone benefits from taking time to relax and rejuvenate in their lives in order to balance the...


Dec 19, 2024
What is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)?
A look at the property tax law that comes into play on the sale of real property owned by a foreign seller. The  Foreign Investment in...


Dec 12, 2024
Legal: Hurricanes, Transactions & Contract Clauses
The Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract has clauses that deal with casualty and bad-weather events. Here are the top four in the AS IS...


Dec 5, 2024
Key Insights on the Corporate Transparency Act
Many businesses, including those that provide real estate services, must comply with a new federal reporting requirement deadline of Jan....


Nov 28, 2024
Buyer Options to Compensate Their Brokerage Firm
Option 1 – Buyer compensates their brokerage firm directly - This will likely be collected at closing and show up on the closing...


Nov 21, 2024
NAR Consumer Guide Series
The guides in this series are available for download-in both English and Spanish-on facts.realtor . For ease of reference, below is a...


Nov 14, 2024


Nov 7, 2024
Ethics requirement for NAR and Your License
The state of Florida requires you to renew your ethics every 2 years. NAR requires you to renew your ethics every 3 years. You need to...


Oct 31, 2024
Can I Cancel and RE-List my Listing?
Need to freshen up your listing? Does the MLS allow this? Removing a listing and re-listing is referred to as listing manipulation which...


Oct 24, 2024
The 4-week Email Marketing Plan That Keeps Your Pipeline Full
Want to make a consistently high annual income, no matter the market? The trick is in staying in touch with past clients and your sphere...


Oct 17, 2024
New Florida Flood Disclosure Requirements
New Law regarding FLOOD DISCLOSURE Seller to Buyer This disclosure must be done BEFORE or AT the time of contract. Please have your...


Oct 10, 2024
Florida Realtors Tech Helpline Offers Free Support to Members
Florida Realtors Tech Helpline Offers Free Support to Members Everyone has tech troubles from time to time. Our experts are here to help...


Oct 3, 2024
Disaster Relief Fund
Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund: There When You Need It Realtors helping others in times of need is what this charity is all about....


Sep 26, 2024
MLS Policy Changes - From NAR
What MLS policies have changed? The policy changes, agreed to by NAR leadership, were reviewed and updated with the changes as outlined...
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