Professional photos can help listings sell faster and stand out. Choosing the right photographer early can strengthen marketing and buyer interest.
Instagram is prioritizing strong hooks, captions, location tags, smart audio use and Trials, giving agents clearer ways to expand reach and test what works.
If mortgage rates fall to 6%, sidelined buyers could return. Florida has already seen sales gains when rates dip, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said.
A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.
A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.
A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
Regret among recent buyers has declined as purchase timelines lengthen, though younger buyers remain more likely to question their home decisions, Realtor.com reports.
Confidence among builders improved modestly to close the year, with cost pressures and buyer affordability shaping the outlook ahead.
Florida’s housing market remains positioned for long-term demand, with population growth and early signs of rising home sales, Florida Realtors chief economist said.
