Casino
Tim and Miranda Ard stand accused of using client funds to fuel a luxury lifestyle
by Christy Murdock Mar 16
Ex-CEO charged with grand theft; local Realtor association left 'all but broke'
The former head of East Polk Association of Realtors, Jennifer Garula-Mers, has been charged with stealing more than $81K from the group
by Christy Murdock Nov 24
Florida Realtors look to save members money with e-sign tool
Nation’s largest Realtor organization rolls out affordable access to unlimited e-signature service as part of its Form Simplicity Ultimate membership
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The 2 laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm
If passed into law, the bill would end the 7-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320K real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
Have you tried turning it on? The top tech snags vexing agents today
As Florida Realtors' Tech Helpline expands service to 28K members across 6 organizations, Inman dug into the top technology snags agents have inquired about. Hardware tops the list
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Real Brokerage adds 400 agents with Amerivest Realty partnership
Amerivest Realty owner Joe Ballarino has brought a slew of agents based out of Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin to the cloud-based brokerage, according to an announcement Monday
Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Monestier hero
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 27
Better news for buyers, more commission scrutiny: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 8
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes
Florida agents fear unintended consequences of real estate ban
Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law's suggestively biased tone may set a precedent
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry
Opinion
Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs, are providing financial support for elected officials who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Here's what you can do
by Ryan Weyandt Apr 19
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on RPAC to adopt 'Article 10 Rule'
In the wake of Florida Realtors' support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
RentSpree, Florida Realtors ink Form Simplicity software deal
Form Simplicity is a product owned and operated by Florida Realtors, and it will now work with RentSpree to 'expedite the still often fragmented leasing process'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22