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There are 67 counties in Florida constituting a dynamic state that is home to more than 21,781,128 people.

For realtors, most of their earnings come from gross payment income. But what is GCI, and also exactly how does it influence your overall revenue as an agent?

The average closing time for a home mortgage in Florida is 30 days, but this can vary depending on the loan provider and type of loan.

Browse Plantation Florida Zip Codes by area of town, community, or view the Plantation Zip Code Map. Cities sharing Zip Codes 33311, 33312, 33313, 33317, 33322,

Property management is directing the operation and maintenance of real property for a fee, according to the objectives of the owner

Understand the purpose and provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Zoning and Planning, Subdividing of Land, and Special Issues

Objectives. Indirect effects on the investor. Is this a prestigious investment to own? Will the investor be overwhelmed by the amount of work needed for this

Know two principal tax deductions available to homeowners and list two types of home loans that qualify for a homeowner's interest deduction

Describe the preliminary steps to closing a transaction in Florida

The binder deposit will show up on the closing statement as: Credit to the buyer only. How is the earnest money deposit entered on the closing statement?

If you are changing roles from sales to broker/manager of your own real estate company, you have to be prepared to meet new personal challenges. Whether you

Business structures that may be registered as brokerage entities. There are several business entities that can broker real estate.

Know which appraisal assignments must be performed by state-certified or licensed appraisers and that real estate licensees must comply with the USPAP when

Appraisers using these methods of depreciation are using the BREAKDOWN METHOD of depreciation which gives a property an ECONOMIC LIFE (how long it should last)

Comparative Market Analysis is informal method of estimating property’s value by comparing that property (subject property) to other, similar properties (comps)

In Florida, a listing agreement is allowed to be written or oral, but the majority of Real Estate Contracts are written. It is very hard to prove in a court

Techniques Used in Financing Real EstateBesides traditional financing, other alternatives exist for buyers who need to borrow money to purchase real estate

In which of the following situations can a property owner claim tax depreciation? The acquisition cost of an income-producing property allocated to the building

Broker’s Office: Every active Florida real estate broker must have an office. An office is defined as one enclosed room of stationary construction where

The purpose of an ESCROW ACCOUNT is to allow a broker to hold deposits and other items of value in trust for others. A broker is not required to

The portion of the sales commission split that is paid to the brokerage and NOT to the associate is called

Explains the real estate broker in Florida applicant requirements and situations that may cause an application to be denied