Florida Realtors said its updated forms reflecting practice changes from the NAR national settlement will be released in mid-June rather than May 31.
HB 1049 and HB 59, Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities, address flooding disclosures and HOA regulations. HB 293 addresses HOA hurricane protections.
The Realtor, who is a licensed appraiser and a commercial real estate broker, conducted a lender-ordered appraisal for an owner looking to refinance. Afterwards, the owner decided to sell and hired same Realtor. Once under contract, the Realtor didn’t tell the buyer’s lender about serving as both the listing broker and appraiser. Did the Realtor have a contemplated interest when conducting the appraisal? Is this a violation of Article 11?
Engaging in “unauthorized practice of law” violates Article 13 of the Realtor Code of Ethics. State laws can vary on this, which also creates a gray area in some incidences.
It can be confusing following all the moving parts of a financing contingency. Here’s a closer look at the contingency found in the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract.
When a closing attorney told the buyer about a pending special assessment on a condo purchase, the buyer was shocked. Now what?
Many real estate contracts allow buyers to “assign” their rights and obligations under the contract, and sellers can suddenly find themselves working with Joe rather than Sally. What’s a Realtor to do? Ask the right questions – and don’t give legal advice.
The days of frantic multiple offers are in the rearview mirror, and buyers are doing more due diligence. However, there are things you can do to help avoid buyer’s remorse and sometimes legal action.
Experimenting with artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT? Beware, there are legal and ethical pitfalls. We cover them here.
The association advocates for members, challenging an appeals court ruling that would allow the Justice Department to unilaterally withdraw from its agreement.
