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Realtor Magazine Shares Proposed Settlement Facts

Read a special digital supplement of Realtor Magazine with important content that dispels misinformation and myths about the proposed settlement.

Published:
April 12, 2024
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Reporting Business Ownership Info With FinCEN

Many business entities, including those formed to provide real estate services, must comply with a new federal reporting requirement.

Published:
March 29, 2024
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Legal Webinar: Understanding the NAR Settlement

Florida Realtors’ legal team will discuss the proposed NAR settlement of the antitrust litigation during a live online video meeting on Thursday. Realtors are encouraged to submit questions in advance. 

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March 26, 2024
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NAR Corrects the Record About Commissions

NAR issued a statement following inaccurate media coverage that included the false representation or suggestion the association requires a 6% commission.

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March 20, 2024
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Member Benefit: New and Updated Forms Available

New and updated forms are available in Form Simplicity, a Florida Realtors member benefit.

Published:
March 19, 2024
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NAR Agrees to Proposed Litigation Settlement

Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin said the state association “looks forward to continued opportunities for our members to provide their expertise and valued services.”

Published:
March 15, 2024
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Compensation from Both the Buyer and Seller?

A listing broker didn’t tell their seller they received a finder’s fee from the buyer – but the fee didn’t impact the Realtor’s honest and ethical advice. Why is it an issue under the Code of Ethics if the finder’s fee was negotiated before taking the listing?

Published:
February 29, 2024
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Presenting Offers: OK with License Law? Code of Ethics?

Your exhausted seller received five offers in one day. Four are over asking price, but the last one offers $50,000 less, possibly making it a waste of time for an already overwhelmed seller. Must you still present it? Perhaps not – but only under very specific conditions.

Published:
February 29, 2024
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How Can Brokers Preserve Independent Contractor Status?

While U.S. tax law supports the current definition of an “independent contractor,” recent changes to U.S. labor law call it into question, and that could potentially impact Realtors.

Published:
February 29, 2024
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My Former Broker Reduced My Commission

Before leaving a real estate brokerage firm, associates should thoroughly review their independent contractor agreement to find out what portion of commission, if any, the associate will be entitled to after leaving.

Published:
February 29, 2024

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