Florida Realtors News

When a prospective landlord and tenant decide to sign a Florida Realtors Contract to Lease (form CL-9) before the start of a lease, they should understand what that document does for them – and what it doesn’t do.

The FAA has specific rules on drones used commercially, and there are additional real estate risks, including accidental damages to drones or property that most business insurance policies won’t cover.

Current owners fear the dearth of for-sale homes and high interest rates, but many still desire a move. These are the top issues holding them back.

It’s a good time to be a large investor renting out single-family homes, but it’s hard to expand. They face the same problem homebuyers do: Low inventory.

HB 919 contains new rules that impact homeowners associations to boost transparency. SB 170 gives businesses new rights if a local ordinance impacts them.

Three Fla. agencies will receive a total of $1,360,910, ranging from $29,824 for Citrus County to $1,262,250 for the Sarasota Housing Authority.

The internet of things (IoT) – home devices working in tandem – continues to expand as lights, thermostats and more cater to owner preferences without being asked.

Another large brokerage settled a lawsuit over buyer agents’ commissions, but NAR will continue the fight for “pro-competitive local MLS broker marketplaces.”

Organic leads are great – if you get them. Cost is always a consideration, but paid leads can be ideal for newbie agents who want to hit the ground running.

How will your life change in a shutdown? RE agents should fast-track any government-related tasks, such as flood ins., if they have a post-Sept. 30 closing scheduled.