SALVAGE THAT
SHOWING!
Frustration doesn’t adequately describe how
it feels to plan a showing or open house for one
of your sale properties only to discover upon
arrival that it has “issues.” Here’s a few
tips for salvaging a showing on the spot, even if
your property owners aren’t available, just get
their permission ahead of time. And folks,
you may try these at home!
1. E-6000 craft glue. If you
don’t already know about this amazing craft glue
run out right now and purchase some. Well,
you can wait until you’ve finished reading all of
these tips. This tacky glue will adhere to
nearly anything and temporarily hold a loose tile
in place or a drawer pull or fix a broken
vase. The glue dries clear and can actually
be peeled off after drying if necessary. It
has a very strong odor so just be aware that
you’ll want to have enough time to allow the
property to air out before the showing.
2. Two-sided tape. With several
brands to choose from this is a fairly easy
product to pick up and it’s so great you won’t
believe you haven’t used it before. Use it
to quickly repair a falling hem on a curtain or
drape, adhere a laminated brochure to a countertop
that’s easily and cleanly removed, or my favorite,
keep those darn accent pillows from sliding off of
a leather sofa or chair! Two-sided tape is
easily removed from most surfaces - just read the
packaging.
3. Touch-up paint pen. Does
your property have a formica countertop with a
nick, or staging furniture with scratches?
These touch-up paint pens come in all sorts of
colors, including wood tones, to quickly hide the
flaws until a more permanent solution may be
used. They’ll help spruce up a mantel until
it’s repainted, or bring new life back into worn
baseboards. The pens may have a strong odor.
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GETTING A
REFUND?
The renewal
fees required by the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation may be refunded under
certain circumstances. Under Florida
Administrative Code (FAC), Rule 61J2-2.0261, a
refund of application fees or licensing fees may
be refunded.
The process must begin with a written
request from the applicant or licensee or his or
her agent for a refund. The Commission must
refund any portion of the application fee not
expended in procesing the application, or any fees
collected in excess of what was required.
The Commission must also refund fees paid by a
licensee who has died prior to the effective date
of the renewal period, including the full amount
of the fee collected for the renewal of the
license. Refunds due to the death of a
licensee are payable to the licensee’s
beneficary.
The FAC Rule derives its authority from
section 475.125(2), F.S., which states that
application and license fees are to be refunded
upon determination by the Commission that it is
not entitled to the fees or a portion of the
fees.
Click
to read Rule 61J2-s.0261. Click
to read section 475.125(2), F.S.
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