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March 31, 2020

Florida Realtors White Paper: When It Comes to Contracts, Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure'?

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The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly unprecedented, but is it considered, legally speaking, an "act of God"? Here's a look at how a court may rule on real estate disputes that arise from transactions during this time.
August 22, 2019

Florida Realtors Honors Christine Hansen as 2019 Realtor of the Year

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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.
June 28, 2018

Does Deposit Acceptance Turn an Offer into a Contract?

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A binding contract to purchase real estate only requires "consideration," which is defined as something of value offered for something else of value.
March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Addendum to Contract (March 20, 2020)

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The Florida Realtors legal team wants to make sure you have all of the information you need to successfully complete contracts that are in place or are to be executed. Florida Realtors CEO Margy Grant and General Counsel Juana Watkins explain what you need to know. The addendum can be found on Form…
June 11, 2019

The Top 4 Real Estate Contract Issues That Trip Up Realtors

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From critical dates to overly technical language, real estate contracts can be confusing — even for trained professionals. Nishad Khan, a Florida real estate and business attorney, walks you through situations that could arise — and how to navigate them legally.
April 14, 2015

Escrow Basics Every Realtor Needs to Know

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Following a few basic steps can avoid problems for property managers before they accept security deposit money. First, know the laws. Next, set up a separate trust account for security deposits. Also, keep the landlord in the loop and communicate your policies and procedures for security deposits…
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