Florida Home Buyers and Investors Blog

If you are a buyer or seller, always check to make sure the agent you are using is licensed in the state you are doing business, and don't forget to ask if they are a Realtor.  Not all agents are Realtors, and as a Realtor we have to abide by a set of ethics.

You can check with you state agency that handles licenses. In Florida the Department of Business and Professional Regulation has a website that you can easily check the status of your agent and also see if they have any complaints.

Due to the high number of distressed properties in Florida scammers come out of the woodwork trying to take advantage of buyers who are not familiar with the area or laws.

Check references and look online. It's easy to Google someone today and find out just about anything.  The more you know the better.