Florida Realtors News

Sales plunged in the Northeast and West and rose in the South and Midwest. More buyers may have opted for an existing home; NAR found a 2.5% increase in May.

Here's a look at all the things — big and small — that a Realtor does to help clients when buying and selling a home.

Orientations and other events sponsored by higher education institutions offer opportunities to connect with foreign students who may need long-term housing.

Virtual staging can change the color of the sky and add a sofa, but it could cross a line – and lead to trouble later – if it misleads buyers about a property.

A suits, filed by single law firm, target Florida property managers who allegedly refused to rent to applicants based on previous criminal convictions. 

Florida Realtors named Christine Hansen, 2018 president, its 2019 Realtor of the Year at a ceremony held during the association’s Convention & Trade Expo taking place in Orlando. Barbara Jordan was named Associate Realtor of the Year.

Some Realtors are taking foster animals to home showings. It eases buyers’ stress, makes listings feel like homes, and can even be a marketing niche focusing on buyers who love dogs.

Real estate is a high-contact occupation, and with deals that often involve lots of money, it draws scammers out of the woodwork. These tips can help you survive.

It’s not enough to proclaim your culture, you must live it. Here’s an inside look at some brokerages that practice what they preach.

Read one woman's shocking story of being held for ransom during a house showing — and learn how you can protect yourself.