The FCC is seeking input on rules affecting certain foreign-made drones and components, including some used for LiDAR mapping, but no blanket ban is in place.
Adding an adult child to a home’s deed may avoid probate but can expose the property to creditors, limit the owner’s control and create tax and long-term care complications, a real estate attorney said.
In less than two years, the association successfully defended Homie’s antitrust claims twice.
Real estate-related companies purchase banner advertisements on a Realtor’s website, and some of the advertisements link to the companies’ own websites. Does the Realtor have to disclose under Article 6 that the Realtor earns a fee when visitors click through to certain advertisers’ websites?
Sellers should determine whether solar panels are owned, financed or leased and address payoff or transfer terms before entering a sales contract.
A federal appeals court upheld final approval of the 2024 Sitzer-Burnett settlement, rejecting objections over legal standing, payouts and the inclusion of home buyers.
Florida Realtors' legal experts urged Realtors to address issues early, document agreements, ask the right questions and use trusted sources to help prevent transaction problems.
A property owner’s death does not necessarily end a pending sale, but determining who has authority to proceed can be complicated. Agents should not try to sort out heirs or signing authority themselves and should encourage the appropriate parties to get a probate attorney involved immediately.
A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.
Licensees should not ignore a FREC complaint, audit notice or investigator contact, real estate attorney Danny Villazon said. He advised gathering records, following office procedures and seeking guidance before providing information.
