Says President Chuck Bonfiglio: Earning the distinction shows “a commitment to their profession” and that they go above and beyond for their customers.
Mortgage rates eased for the second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate slipping to 6.65%, though borrowing costs remain above year-ago levels.
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.
Florida’s housing market is showing strength in different ways across price points, property types and regions, while gradual income growth could help improve affordability over time, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said Thursday.
The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.
Several awards recognizing Realtor® excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.
Stalled listings may need better pricing, stronger photos, updated descriptions, seller incentives and renewed agent outreach before sellers turn to a price cut, real estate coach Darryl Davis says.
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.
Florida home sales and pending sales continued to rise in July, suggesting buyers are moving forward even as the mortgage-rate advantage they had earlier this year fades.
NAR is urging federal officials to include self-employed real estate professionals in a proposed rule that could expand access to association health plans.
