Florida Expands Flood Disclosures

Florida Expands Flood Disclosures

By Richard Swank Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.  ORLANDO, Fla. — During the 2024 session, the Florida Legislature – perhaps concerned about the...
Window to the Law: Adopting a Social Media Policy

Window to the Law: Adopting a Social Media Policy

By Amy Connolly NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online. CHICAGO — A written social media policy sets expectations for how agents and team members use social platforms...
Fake Title Company Websites Fuel Real Estate Scam

Fake Title Company Websites Fuel Real Estate Scam

By Heather Rhodes Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud. ORLANDO, Fla. – Those who engage in fraudulent practices do so knowingly trying to...
Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms By

Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms By

By Amy Connolly The forms reflect recent law and policy changes, including expanded flood disclosures and adjustments to NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers. ORLANDO, Fla. – In response to recent statewide law and policy updates, Florida Realtors® rolled out...
What to Know About a Government Shutdown

What to Know About a Government Shutdown

By Amy Connolly NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services. WASHINGTON — With a government shutdown looming, the National Association of Realtors® is...