In a response to Realtor concerns, FAR has developed a white paper that outlines the issue. It explains what the experts currently understand, what they must find out, and offers a link to additional resources.
FREC clarifies broker authority At its February meeting, the Florida Real Estate Commission clarified the authority of brokers to disburse "security deposits" and "deposit money" held in the broker's escrow account when collected as part of a residential landlord and tenant relationship.
What NAR's new Virtual Office Web site policy means to you FAR has amended eight listing agreements to comply with NAR's Virtual Office Web site (VOW) policy. The policy was developed after a favorable settlement between NAR and the U.S. Department of Justice over the display of listings from an MLS on brokers' VOW sites.
Document Downloads Can-do's for unlicensed assistants Do you have a personal assistant? FREC has provided these new guidelines for activities an unlicensed assistant may legally undertake.