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Clients expect a lot from their brokers, and they have every right to.

Question:  I’m a real estate broker in a partnership with another broker and it has come to my attention that my partner made some promises to a potential buyer, when our client is the seller.  Basically, my partner guaranteed that she could convince the seller to take a pretty substantial reduction in the sales property and I’m certain she hasn’t discussed this with our client.  The buyer is not represented by a realtor, and is also some sort of relative of my partner.  I’d like to sit down with my partner and discuss the ramifications of her conduct upon our business and would appreciate you steering me in the right direction of why her conduct is probably not legal. 

Answer:  As I am sure you are aware, you and your partner’s duty to your client is of the upmost importance to your representation of the client, and from... Read more .

THREE TYPES OF "FIXES" 
Your sellers want the most they can garner from the sale of their property, and often, the question of upgrading comes up.  Whether or not to upgrade a property should be well thought out and well planned.  A plan of action that categorizes potential upgrades may help get the property on the right track and ready for sale.

The categories of the client should consider are hazardous must fixes, optional cosmetic fixes and value increasing upgrades.   Read more.

 



PROPOSED REDUCTION IN FEES
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule in July, which reduces the initial application fees for brokers, sales associates and school instructors.  Fees, which are authorized in chapters 475 and 455, Florida Statutes, would be reduced under Rule 61J2-1.01, License Fees and Examination Fees, Florida Administrative Code. 

The proposed reduction in fees includes lowering the initial broker and sales associate license fee from $20.00 to $14.75 and the application fee for school instructors from $20.00 to $14.75.  The remainder of fees required under the FAC rule will remain the same. Read more.


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