Following a round of golf early one morning, Homeowner A approached REALTOR® X. “We’ve outgrown our home and I want to list it with you,” said Homeowner A. “I’m sorry,” said REALTOR® X, “but I represent buyers exclusively.” “Then how about REALTOR® Z?,” asked Homeowner A, “I’ve heard good things about him.” “I don’t know…
On Friday, October 1, changes referred to by FEMA as “transformational,” will begin to affect how flood insurance risks and rates are determined. These changes were the result of more than 10 years of work by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with FEMA to find a long-term, equitable solution to an inherently flawed and…
By Joey Henderson, Director of Public Affairs The Legislative Strategy Townhall for Districts 5, 6, and 13 on November 1, 2019, was an excellent opportunity to network with leaders from other associations and gain insight on the multi-faceted legislative issues that our state association addresses on behalf of members. An audience of more than 50…
By Tamiracle Williams Greater Tampa REALTORS® encourages members to “Set the Standard” by participating in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’s Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program now until September 1, 2019. Every month leading up until Sept. 1., members who obtain the C2EX Endorsement will be entered in our monthly raffle to win FREE local dues*.…
What can an unlicensed assistant do for you? Many things – but not all things. At its November 2018 general meeting, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) informally updated its list of unlicensed assistant or employee activities that may be performed. FREC: Activities an unlicensed employee or assistant may perform Answer the phone and forward…
Florida Real Estate Commission has issued new rules for brokerage office procedures and team advertising. Here is an overview of the new rules effective July 1, 2019. Team marketing is defined as, multiple real estate licensees representing themselves as a team to the public. Licensees featured in team advertisements must be under the same broker…
By: Brenda Rabbitt Excitement is in the air! The annual Tallahassee trip for Great American REALTOR® Days (GARD) is right around the corner. Each year, REALTORS® from across the state get the opportunity to meet with State legislators one-on-one and talk about pending real estate legislation.This event brings Key Contacts and Florida REALTORS® together and…
Feb. 20, 2017 – Florida’s real estate licensees will soon need to take an ethics course when renewing their license. The change, effective after Oct. 1, 2017, won’t add hours to the current CE requirement, however, and the new ethics course may also be accepted by your local association/board of Realtors as required Code of…
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2016— Florida Realtors® has named Phillip Riek as the winner of its Education Individual Achievement Award for 2016. Riek is a member of the Greater Tampa Realtors®. The awards were presented during the state association’s recent 100th annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Last year,…
WASHINGTON – July 26, 2016 – The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) won a trademark cancellation proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The issue focused on NAR’s trademarked term “Realtor” and whether real estate sales people who were not members of NAR could legally use it. In the proceeding, a Realtor…