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Pure commission-based professionals working in the highly competitive real estate field can face steep challenges even when everyone plays by the rules. So when a broker or agent works to put together a deal but does not receive a commission for their efforts, it can be demoralizing. Florida recognizes oral brokerage agreements as valid. But [...]

The Florida real estate market has long been attractive to buyers. As the Sunshine State experiences a construction boom and job growth since the great recession, the market continues to gain strength, especially in cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Realtors are held to standards of professional conduct [...]

Condo owners’ associations (COAs), homeowners’ associations (HOAs), and other residential community management organizations are common targets of fraud, causing millions of dollars in community fund losses nationwide each year. Florida has the most community associations in the country. The problem is acute in Florida, which leads the nation in the number of community associations. The [...]

The Business Trial Group is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been chosen by Super Lawyers magazine for its 2017 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers uses a patented research process that includes nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations to create its annual lawyer-rating lists. No more than five [...]