Florida Realtors Legal News

When a Listing Broker took the listing, the Seller made it very clear what price they wanted the property to be listed and sold. After weeks of marketing the property, the Listing Broker concluded the property was overpriced. The Listing Broker shared this opinion with their sales team but failed to share with the Seller. Was this a violation of the Code of Ethics?

Real estate scams are on the rise, from wire fraud to fake rentals. Verify wiring instructions, check property records and be cautious with unsolicited emails.

A growing number of Florida HOAs are using license plate readers and speed cameras to fine speeders on private roads, prompting legal and privacy concerns.

When you encounter a buyer who has already signed an exclusive agreement with a brokerage firm, remember a Realtor^®’s ethical duty to avoid interfering with another firm’s exclusive relationship.

A converted garage that wasn’t properly permitted can lead to citations, but options may include retroactive permits, compliance or legal action.

Juana Watkins reminds members that even if a form looks familiar, be sure to review the contract, line by line, to make sure something isn’t missed, changed or added by the other side.

Repeated unfounded complaints are often legally protected. Maintain your property, document incidents and work with code enforcement to reduce issues.

Condo insurance covers the building and shared areas, but not a unit’s interior or belongings. An individual policy protects personal items and liability.

A judge dismissed a third recent lawsuit against NAR, barring the plaintiff from refiling. The claims alleged MLS discrimination and policy violations.

At the REALTORS^® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to explain the ‘why’ behind the SOP changes and describes NAR’s rationale.