By Dan Hazy This month our Governmental Affairs committee at Greater Tampa REALTORS® packed up and headed to Tallahassee for Great American REALTOR Days (GARD). GARD is an annual event that allows REALTORS® to speak with state senators and house representatives on legislation important to GTR members and homeowners. Below is a highlight of the issues…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsFlorida 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…
DetailsBy Nico Hohman “Why am I starting my own brokerage?” Answering that question was the most important step for me in the journey to opening a real estate company. Now it’s time to focus on the “what” in order to point your compass in the right direction. “What Type of Brokerage Do I Want to…
DetailsTAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR), recently held interviews with the candidates for the Tampa City Council. These interviews included extensive screening and research of the candidates’ positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights. Tampa City Council, District 1 – Alan Clendenin …
DetailsBy Tracy Wisneski After a few years of a white-hot market with historically low inventory and interest rates, we’re transitioning to a more “normal” market. This presents both challenges, as well as opportunities. Setting Seller Expectations Setting client expectations is arguably among the chief duties (and values) of REALTORS®. Sellers rely heavily on our…
DetailsBy: Tamiracle Williams Design concepts for 2019 focus on material and finish. These trends are a great way to add value to a home in any season. PASTELS Expert designers are deeming 2019 the year of the ice cream color scheme with mint greens, blushes and baby blues remerging in home decor. Living Coral…
DetailsBy: Dennis MacDonald Greater Tampa REALTORS® has evolved significantly over the past three years. We have completely overhauled our branding, building, customer service, benefit offerings, committee structure, policies, personnel and procedures. Our Association has been able to successfully execute these strategic initiatives, which has brought us a long way in a short amount of time because…
DetailsBy: 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…
DetailsThe 16th Annual GTR REALTORS® Golf Tournament (the Inaugural Fred Procise Classic) benefiting the REALTORS® Care Foundation, was another huge success this year. The tournament was renamed last year in honor of longtime affiliate, participant and tournament coordinator Fred Procise of Pro-Motions + PLUS. Fred has volunteered and coordinated the golf tournament since its inception in 2002. We would like…
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