Virtual staging can lower marketing costs, but agents and brokerages must verify that every digital edit accurately represents the property.
Individually owned, homesteaded condo units with just values of $700,000 or less can receive up to $500 in refunded sales tax on approved impact windows and doors.
The governor said he plans to get involved in the campaign for the property tax amendment, which Florida Realtors supports.
Answer Engine Optimization can help agents strengthen their presence in AI-generated recommendations through clear website content, consistent business details and specific customer reviews.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high and suggested current interest rates may not be restrictive enough to bring it back to the Fed’s 2% target.
Realtor.com ranked ZIP codes in Oviedo, The Villages, Pompano Beach, Lutz and Tallahassee as Florida’s hottest for 2026, based on listing views and market pace. Oviedo and The Villages each drew more than twice the U.S. average for listing views.
At the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, coach Kim Rittberg urged agents to move beyond listing posts by sharing focused content that showcases their expertise and personality.
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.65% last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.98% from 5.95%.
National speaker and coach Darryl Davis said in HousingWire that licensing, continuing education, liability coverage and fiduciary duties position practitioners as trusted advisers and risk managers.
Advance registration, controlled entry, a second agent and seller preparation can reduce theft, damage and vandalism while keeping the home welcoming.
