Fund News and Alerts

By: Jeffrey P. Zane, President 

Earlier this year, Florida ARECS Board Member Erin Prete of Orlando recommended to the Board the creation of a new Council of Presidents.  The goal of the new Council is to bring together the Presidents of the local RECs and provide them an opportunity to get to know each other and share their knowledge, experience and ideas.  The idea was enthusiastically supported by the Board and even more welcomed by the local REC Presidents!   

Local RECs from across the state held elections and announced their 2018 leadership teams.

Florida real estate agents are subject to one of two continuing education deadlines based on their license renewal dates – March 31 or September 30 so late summer is a busy time for our real estate councils who provide Realtor® education accredited by the Florida Real Estate Commission.  

North Dade & the Beaches Real Estate Council Sets the Standard in Community Service.

On March 6^th, we held one of our biggest events ever!  Florida ARECS’ Inaugural Legal Summit for the Miami Association of Realtors® was held at the iconic Hard Rock in Hollywood. 

By: Rene’ Rutan, Manager, Events & Affiliate, REC & Realtor® Relations

Summer brings outdoor grilling, hot days and lots of rainy afternoons, but it also brings a second wave of Annual Meetings and Elections. Here are some of the Real Estate Council leadership changes taking place around the state.

This premier REC event attracts over 200 Realtors® for a full day of quality education provided by members of the Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys’ Council and others.

Florida ARECS hosted a special reception in Orlando on March 18th, which coincided with The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (RPPTL) meeting.

As part of the closing process, once a Fund Member has received a contract to conduct a closing and issue title insurance policies, the lender involved may request confirmation that the Fund Member, also referred to as the Closing Agent, is in good standing with their title insurance underwriter. This letter is commonly referred to as an Authorized Agent Letter. This article describes the Authorized Agent Letter and, if requested, how a Fund Member may obtain it. The request for an Authorized Agent Letter serves as a good reminder of the duties and responsibilities of Fund Members as title agents. This article also reviews some related best practices and procedures. Following the best practices ensures the proper measures are being taken during a transaction to help prevent any instances of fraud or a cloud on title from occurring.  
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