All Florida Realtors residential contracts include language giving the buyer the ability to conduct an inspection, but it’s not quite that simple – and the clock is ticking. What if the general inspector suspects termites? What if an open permit is discovered after the inspection deadline? What if a general inspection of the property isn’t enough?
From creating new resources and content to underscoring the value of Realtors, NAR is working to ensure the industry is ready for the Aug. 17 deadline.
A broker funneled two buyers who were virtually identical, except for race, towards different neighborhoods based on racial demographics because the broker thought one buyer would feel more comfortable living in a more racially diverse neighborhood. In addition to other things, this is a Violation of the Code of Ethics.
Florida Realtors will be hosting two webinars early next week to provide Realtors with crucial information about listing agreements and buyer representation.
The Florida Realtors legal team has released updated listing agreement forms and buyer representation videos to help Realtors prepare for settlement requirements.
All members have an opportunity to hear from the Florida Realtors legal team about the amended Buyer Broker Agreements during a free one-hour webinar today at 10 a.m.
Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties shift as a contract progresses down different paths. The second article (in July) covered defined terms in the financing contingency. This article will look at the FAQs.
The Drive With NAR podcast includes crucial information about the upcoming proposed settlement. NAR will also be hosting webinars on the topic in August.
The Florida Supreme Court approved replacing the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) with the NextGen Bar Exam and to retain a Florida-specific component on the exam.
The changes were reviewed by the MLS Emerging Issues and Technology Advisory Board and adopted by the National Association of Realtors® Leadership Team.
