Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency article series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties shift as a contract progresses down different paths. This article is the second part of the series and will cover defined terms in the financing contingency.
A listing broker posted their own and other brokers’ listings on their website, complete with the contact information for each one. One of the other brokers, who hadn’t given permission, saw their listing on the site and filed a complaint. The broker with the website was found in violation of Article 12. Realtors need to get permission to advertise other brokers’ listings, even if they include the contact details.
Starting Aug. 17, the MLS will no longer be a platform for communicating offers of compensation. However, they still remain an option for consumers.
Rewriting the rules of buyer’s agent compensation is transforming how agents communicate, negotiate and demonstrate their value.
Confused? Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the NAR settlement.
Florida Realtors has released new compensation forms in advance of the practice changes related to the NAR settlement.
The National Association of Realtors said the policy revision will allow veterans to continue to be competitive in the homebuying market.
Florida Realtors said its updated forms reflecting practice changes from the NAR national settlement will be released in mid-June rather than May 31.
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?
HB 1049 and HB 59, Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities, address flooding disclosures and HOA regulations. HB 293 addresses HOA hurricane protections.
