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Social Media Ethics In Real Estate

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Social media is rampant nowadays. It seems like almost everyone is on some site, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, or TikTok. Social media is an amazing tool for marketing a business. It allows you to reach millions of people with just one post. This is especially true in the real estate industry…. Read More »

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Real Estate Agent Didn’t Breach Fiduciary Duty, Court Rules

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

When someone goes wrong with the purchase or sale of a home, many people are quick to blame the real estate agent involved. However, the agent is not always at fault, especially when the client has an obligation to fully read and understand the terms of a contract they are signing. A woman hired… Read More »

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Ethics In Referral Marketing For Brokers

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Real estate agents and brokers are often knowledgeable and versatile people who can assist home buyers and sellers with a variety of services. People who are buying or selling may need other services and that is where a real estate agent can be helpful. For example, some agents offer relocation services, which could be… Read More »

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Dealing With Buyer’s Agents And Compensation

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

In the real estate world, there are confusing compensation models. For example, when selling a home, an agent can expect to receive 3-6% of the selling price of the home. When it comes to buyer’s agents, there can be confusion about expected compensation and a recent court case challenged whether there should be compensation… Read More »

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Lost In Translation: When Real Estate Clients Don’t Speak English

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

As a real estate agent, you want clients that you can communicate with effectively. However, America is a melting pot. We have all ethnicities living here, and they may speak languages other than English. So how do you communicate with someone who speaks Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, or some other language? It can… Read More »

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Real Estate Catch-22: What Agents Need To Know

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

The real estate industry is saturated with agents and brokers looking to sell homes and property. Some are experienced in one area of real estate, such as residential, and want to branch out and possibly make more money. It’s only natural to want to earn more, but real estate agents and brokers need to… Read More »

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AI In Real Estate: What Agents Need To Know

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

You may have been hearing the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) all of a sudden, but this technology has actually been around since the 1950s, when computers became faster and smarter. AI is being used in many fields to make processes easier and find answers quicker. AI is being used in real estate. As… Read More »

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When Real Estate Ethics Are Questioned

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Real estate agents are a dime a dozen. It seems like so many people consider themselves to be real estate agents. But are they fully trained on the laws, procedures, and ethics involved? When real estate brokers engage in a home sale, they need to ensure they are doing everything properly. They cannot fail… Read More »

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Possible Conflict Of Interest Among Greater Tampa Realtors

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

As a real estate agent, you need to avoid conflicts of interest. This means serving as an agent for family members who are buying or selling property. While close friends and associates do not fall under this clause, you need to disclose the conflict of interest nonetheless. When an agent fails to do so,… Read More »

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Real Estate Broker’s License Suspended After Accusations Of Misappropriation

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Real estate brokers help people buy and sell houses. With properties costing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, there’s a lot of money on the line. Funds are often held in escrow accounts. Sometimes money needs to be paid to agents as part of their commissions. Sometimes these situations do not happen,… Read More »