Category Archives: Real Estate Brokers License

NAR Bans Hate Speech Under Large-Scale Prohibition
Ethics is a huge part of most jobs. When money is involved in a transaction, people need to be on their best behavior. That’s why many industries have laws and regulations regarding how to act appropriately with customers. The real estate industry has especially cracked down on hate speech in recent years. After a… Read More »

Realtor Loses Job Over Racist Rant
Unfortunately, racism is still alive in the United States. Individuals and corporations still discriminate against people of different colors and religions. Many are not punished for their actions, but some are. In fact, some licensed professionals even lose their jobs and licenses over racist speech. A recent example of this is a Realtor from… Read More »

Why Real Estate Brokers Often Work in Their Best Interest
When Florida residents need to sell a home, they often obtain assistance from a real estate broker. People on average buy and sell homes only a couple times in their lives, so they’re not usually very experienced in the ins and outs of the real estate processes involved. That’s why many turn to real… Read More »

Top Ethical Issues in Real Estate
While licensed professionals must act in an ethical manner in order to retain their licenses and avoid license loss, this does not always happen. When money is on the line, people will often go to great lengths to get as much money as possible. This may mean compromising their ethics and even engaging in… Read More »

Racism in U.S. Home Ownership Spotlights Ethical Issues
Racial injustice has been prevalent in the United States forever. Even though we are now in the 21st century, racial tensions continue in this country. In fact, they have become prevalent in the past month, with the killings of black Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery by police. The deaths of these… Read More »

Ethics in Real Estate Photos
If you are looking to buy a new home, you are probably starting the process online. You have probably done internet searches to see what is available in your desired area. Maybe you have seen photos of gorgeous homes with creative descriptions. The homes probably look too good to be true. In some cases,… Read More »

Property Rental Ethics
A house is the most expensive asset that most people will own. With homes costing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, there’s a lot that goes into the home buying process. Real estate professionals must be licensed and abide by ethical guidelines. But is the process different when a person is using… Read More »

2 Real Estate Professionals Lose Licenses Over Financial Issues
Brokers are in the real estate field to make money, and with people buying and selling houses every day, there is a lot of money to be made. However, some people make bad financial decisions, and these choices can affect not only themselves, but employees and other companies as well. Two real estate professionals,… Read More »

Florida Real Estate Appraiser Faces Administrative Complaint for Dishonest Appraisal
Real estate professionals are obligated to act in an ethical manner at all times. After all, there is a lot on the line. They work with properties worth six or even seven figures. Lying or being dishonest can cost a professional their license. It can also ruin a sale and cost the client time… Read More »

Breach of Contract in the Real Estate Industry
Real estate agents are hired by homeowners to sell their homes. Selling a home is not an easy task. There are inspections involved, as well as mountains of paperwork. Each step of the process requires the real estate broker to act in an ethical manner. If they are dishonest to the home seller or… Read More »