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AI adds new risks to Florida deed fraud

Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.

The CRSP Contract — Flying Under the Radar

The CRSP may be one of the lesser-used forms in the Florida Realtors contract toolkit, but it is a hidden gem. With clear deadlines for offers and counteroffers, streamlined time-counting rules and a built-in path for resolving disputes, it offers practical provisions that can bring greater clarity and structure to residential transactions.

Addendum H Adds Flood Insurance Peace of Mind

Addendum H allows buyers to set maximum premiums for homeowner’s and flood insurance and cancel the contract without penalty if they cannot secure coverage at a price they can afford.

Disclose Any Fees Received From Recommending Real Estate Products or Services

A Realtor advertised real estate-related products and services on her website through links to the websites of “Preferred Providers.” The Realtor received a fee each time a visitor clicked one of those links. However, the Realtor did not disclose that they were receiving these fees, claiming that the links were merely advertisements and not recommendations. Does this constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics?