by Editor | Oct 3, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly Do your customers have questions about the role an MLS plays in a transaction? NAR’s newest guide provides valuable information. WASHINGTON – The National Association of Realtors®’ newest Consumer Guide aims to educate buyers and sellers about multiple...
by Editor | Oct 3, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly As of Oct. 2, the total estimated insured losses for Florida from the storm are $777,772,440 and 79,360 claims. Business resource centers have opened. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Businesses in Hurricane Helene-damaged counties have more time to make tax...
by Editor | Oct 2, 2024 | General News
By Shannon Allen Realtor told the listing broker after the scheduled showing the buyer decided not to view the home. The owners filed an ethics complaint against the Realtor, but the hearing panel found there was not a violation of the Code of Ethics. How can that...
by Editor | Oct 2, 2024 | General News
By Joel Maxson When a buyer agrees to compensate their brokerage firm in a buyer’s broker agreement, there are a few ways they can fulfill this obligation using Florida Realtors forms. ORLANDO, Fla. – Recent practice changes require Realtors® and MLS participants who...
by Editor | Oct 2, 2024 | General News
A Florida Office of Insurance Regulation order bans insurance cancellations or nonrenewals in impacted areas, unless requested by the policyholder, until late November. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Total estimated insured losses from Hurricane Helene reached more than $656...
by Editor | Oct 2, 2024 | General News
Increasing optimism is largely driven by positive views on the national economy over the next year. Consumer sentiment should improve overall in the months ahead. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the fourth consecutive month in...