Fund News and Alerts

The Florida ARECS Board of Directors met on February 24th in Orlando and reviewed our strategic objectives and how the organization can best serve REC members going forward. Since its inception in 2014, Florida ARECS has focused on these strategic priorities:

On May 11th The Florida ARECS Board of Directors hosted its annual REC Leadership Forum preceding the start of Fund Assembly in Orlando.

On May 21st, drones ruled the skies over the rooftop terrace at the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors®

The Attorneys’ Real Estate Council of Miami-Dade County and the North Dade & Beaches Real Estate Council got the year off to a strong start with their annual joint meeting on January 23^rd.  The annual event gives attorneys from across one of our largest counties the opportunity to network.  Manuel Farach, Esq., with McGlinchey Stafford in Fort Lauderdale presented his Real Property Case Law Update and Impact on Your Practice.

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.

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.