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Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!

This short article are my thoughts on what happens when professionals jeopardize their license by going in front of their professional board (Florida Real Estate Commission, or Floria Real Estate....
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Dishonest Deals in Real Estate | The License Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines

When it comes to brokering a real estate deal, integrity matters. As a real estate and broker license attorney, I’ve defended recent cases where the violation of 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes....
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Pre-Licensing Requirements for Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and Salespersons

The State of Florida requires individuals who intend to practice in the real estate field as a broker, agent, or salesperson to hold a license. The various positions within the....
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Failure to Disclose a Past Arrest on your Real Estate Application!

Are you unsure of how to address a past arrest or indiscretion? In any profession, as well as in Real Estate, is in your best interest to be truthful on your....
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Navigating a Complaint Against your Real Estate License

When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR) issues an administrative complaint or denial of your real estate, appraiser, broker, or other license renewal license, it’s important that you....
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Common Complaints Against Florida Real Estate Agents

Complaints filed against you as a Florida Real Estate Agent can be damaging not only to your character and reputation but also to your license. We’ve compiled some of the....
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How Florida Realtors Challenge FREC Administrative Complaints

Florida Realtors: How to Challenge a FREC Administrative Complaint If you are a realtor in the State of Florida and have received a FREC Administrative Complaint, it’s important to respond....
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Is your Criminal Conviction related to the practice of Real Estate?

This really depends on the facts of your criminal case.  When you attempt to renew your license, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) may issue a Notice of Intent to....
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DBPR Real Estate License Defense: What Florida Realtors Should Know

  It is important to seek legal advice early in the process if you are a real estate salesperson, agent, or broker who is in the initial phases of a....
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Florida Real Estate License Defense: What Agents & Brokers Need to Know

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation  (DBPR) through the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) regulates Florida Real Estate Agents and Brokers.  It is important for agents and brokers to....
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Top Legal Questions about Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)

Are you facing an investigation regarding your Florida Real Estate License? You may have to defend yourself before the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC). FREC, headquartered in Orlando, is a....
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Florida Real Estate Brokers: Be Careful with Clients’ Money

We all make mistakes, but if you’re a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida and are found guilty of mishandling funds entrusted to you by a client,....
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