Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.
Addendum H allows buyers to set maximum premiums for homeowner’s and flood insurance and cancel the contract without penalty if they cannot secure coverage at a price they can afford.
A Realtor advertised real estate-related products and services on her website through links to the websites of “Preferred Providers.” The Realtor received a fee each time a visitor clicked one of those links. However, the Realtor did not disclose that they were receiving these fees, claiming that the links were merely advertisements and not recommendations. Does this constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics?
A July 16 legal summit in Orlando will give Realtors a practical look at legal issues showing up in daily business, including AI, contracts, disclosures, FREC, lawsuits and complex transactions. The event offers 5 CE credits and is presented by Orlando Real Producers in partnership with Florida Realtors.
What happened this year at NAR’s Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM) in D.C. in June? Any changes to professional standards? What if you see something that could be better as it relates to professional standards? Is there anything we can do?
HUD’s new guidance narrows how the agency will handle emotional support animal complaints under the Fair Housing Act, but NAR says housing providers should be careful before changing policies. Courts, state agencies and local fair housing laws may still treat the issue differently.
A dispute over a late escrow deposit centered on one missing contract detail: The seller never named the escrow agent. This case shows how leaving an escrow agent listed as “TBD” can turn a simple deadline issue into years of litigation and attorney fees.
A Tenant-occupied listing can still move smoothly if Realtors plan ahead. Learn key AS IS contract deadlines, including lease disclosure and tenant estoppel letter requirements.
A proposed federal rule could reshape how independent contractors are classified under labor law, a change real estate leaders say would provide more clarity and consistency for brokers and agents.
In a strong seller’s market, addenda W and X can help sellers accept a top offer while protecting their next option if the deal falls through.
