Over two years ago, the collapse of Surfside, Florida condominium occurred. Considering the devastation, Florida has made legislative changes to ensure a horrific collapse never happens again.
The real estate industry is especially vulnerable to outside risk due to daily interaction with the general public. No matter how hot the market is or where an agent is showing property, no deal is worth gambling your safety.
The Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is not only known for its golfing facilities but also for being part of a vibrant community.
Welcome to our Broker Corner, where we interview RASM broker members, asking pertinent industry-related questions to share their valued expertise, advice, and industry knowledge.
Unfortunately for REALTORS®, copyright infringement is easier to commit than one might think. Whether utilizing old listing photos or marketing a listing using a builder’s floor plan, copyright infringement can come with severe penalties, including damages of up to $150,000.
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The RASM Young Professionals Network (YPN) and RASM is proud to announce the Class of 2023 for the fourth annual “REALTORS® to Watch Under 40” program. These individuals are rising stars in our local real estate community.
Whitfield Estates is sometimes known as Sarasota’s first golfing community, but since the infamous Donald Ross designed Sara Bay Country Club in the 1920s, there have been many changes!
A Recent Reminder on the Requirements of Florida's Statute of Frauds Every purchase and sale of real estate begins with an agreement on the terms of sale. The question then is: at what point do you have an enforceable agreement? Under Florida law, ...
At RASM, we are committed to promoting diversity and representation in the real estate industry and ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and supported in leadership positions, real estate agent roles, property management, ...
Wire fraud is a common concern in residential real estate closings, and unfortunately, it has become rampant in recent years. Wire fraud occurs when a cybercriminal intercepts an email containing wire transfer instructions and replaces the ...
One of the best ways to steadily grow your real estate business is to network and create reliable connections with other business professionals. In the tight-knit communities of Sarasota and Bradenton, businesses depend on each other for a multitude ...
Located in West Bradenton, Palma Sola Trace is a collection of homes, condominiums, and townhouses that combines convenience with a great quality of life developed by Taylor Morrison. It all began with the Palma Sola Golf Club in 1968. This quickly ...
Hurricane season is right around the corner, and although your home may lose power, you won’t be left in the dark about the effects of the storm on your pending transaction if you have this article handy. Both the FAR-BAR As-Is Contract and ...
Why would Realtors® need to pay attention to local and state politics? It cannot be overstated, but the adage “If real estate is your career, policy is your business,” has never been more crucial than it is today. Our elected ...
Foxfire West, Sarasota’s rustic and close-to-town neighborhood of around 60 luxury homes, historically broke ground in 1981 as an equestrian community. As such, many homes include secondary structures like barns, additional garage space, ...
Being a REALTOR® in the last few years has been anything but “normal.” In our area, we saw some of the lowest levels of listing inventory ever, home values spiking to their highest amounts, and one of the most frantic real estate ...
Real estate professionals have a responsibility to protect their customers’ best interests, the public interest, and their own business interests, and knowing and understanding fair housing is crucial to fulfilling this responsibility. ...
The term “green building” has been trending now for several years as more and more home and business owners are looking to build environmentally friendly homes to save money on cooling and heating costs and to reduce their overall carbon ...
There are a lot of forms that REALTORS® use in their work, but two stand out as absolutely essential: the listing agreement and the purchase and sale agreement (PSA). Knowing the right person(s) to sign these documents ensures that the agreements are valid.
Today’s woman wears many hats: wife, mother, sister, homemaker, business owner, executive, entrepreneur, and everything in between. Women have the innate ability to multitask, to balance work life with family life, display empathy, nurture, ...
By: Jeff Arakelian, RASM Chief Executive Officer Happy New Year! The start of the new year has traditionally been a time for New Year's resolutions or to try something new. Last year the Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary and opened ...
The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is the charitable arm of RASM. It was founded in late 2020 as a way to consolidate RASM’s charitable efforts into one Foundation, providing funding for our three core areas: Housing-related ...
Rental Restrictions in Manatee County By: Garret T. Barnes, Esquire, Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, & Shea, PLLC Vacation rentals are regulated in different ways throughout Manatee County, and each city within the County has its own rules and ...