A Realtor® thought he was helping when he drafted a power of attorney for a friend. But, after a complaint was filed, the Realtor is found in violation of the Code of Ethics. How can that be if the power of attorney was directly related to real estate matters? Doesn’t that mean that Realtor provided real estate, not legal, services?
Agents who use an attorney during real estate transactions can protect themselves and their assets.
If an associate or broker representing a seller says over the phone that a seller accepts an offer, but the seller changes their mind before signing, is there a contract?
Agents who use an attorney during real estate transactions can protect themselves and their assets.
The Florida. Dept. of Commerce finalized its rules and their effective date pertaining to certain foreign principals who must register property ownership under a 2023 law.
To fight property fraud, Fla. law will require witnesses for deeds and “recording instruments affecting real property” to include their full name and mailing address.
The law that applies to some foreign principals who own/acquire certain Fla. properties has registration deadlines. Buyers should speak to counsel about legal obligations.
