Lawsuits Claim 48 Florida Property Managers Refused to Rent to Felons
A single law firm has filed 48 lawsuits this year alone based on an opinion from HUD that is not codified in the actual law.
Videos for Learning
Learn from the Best — Advice for Realtors from Realtors
At Florida Realtors, we're dedicated to helping you be the best at your business. That's why we tap top real estate industry leaders to share the secrets to their success. With our Take 5 series, you'll hear advice on everything from marketing and listings to market research and tech trends — from been-there, done-that real estate pros.
Market Update: Sales Cool Slightly Across Florida in June
Existing-home sales slowed slightly, and condo sales took an even harder hit. And that inventory-uptick we experienced? That could be over.
Get Your Marketing Messages to the Right People at the Right Time
Are you using the "spray and pray" method? That is, are you sending out social media messages hoping the person who needs to read it does? There's a better way. Learn how to segment your audience and set up lists to target them directly.
Florida Housing Market Update: May 2019
May turned out to be one of the strongest months we’ve seen in a long time for single-family homes in the Sunshine State. We're talking a 9.6 percent increase in sales from May 2018 and our highest monthly total for *any* single month over at least the past 10 years.
3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Real Estate Career — and How to Stop
Being a Realtor means being an expert at a lot of things — and that's tough. But there are three key things you need to be paying attention to if you really want to succeed in the real estate business.
The Top 4 Real Estate Contract Issues That Trip Up Realtors
From critical dates to overly technical language, real estate contracts can be confusing — even for trained professionals. Nishad Khan, a Florida real estate and business attorney, walks you through situations that could arise — and how to navigate them legally.
Get Involved With Your Association — Take the First Small Steps!
How do you find time to volunteer for an association leadership position when you’re first getting started in real estate? You don’t need to serve at a high level to make a difference – and once you get involved, your business will grow tenfold based on the relationships you build.
Get More Listings With a New-School Approach to ‘Geographic Farming’
In the old days, Realtors used to stick a pin in a map and then set out to “farm” that area for listing prospects. Today, with the in-depth analytics afforded by always-advancing technology, it’s easier than ever to pinpoint people inside particular areas who are more likely to move.
Florida Housing Market Update: April 2019
A 6% surge in single-family sales pushed the market into positive growth territory for the first time this year. Meanwhile, prices are 2.6% up year-over-year, and inventory is slowly starting to increase.