ORRA members who did not pay their My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service 2012-2013 annual subscription fees by 5:00 pm on May 15 are now...

ORRA’s annual spring-summer public awareness campaign, which distributes both "now is a good time to buy” and "use a REALTOR®” messages, is putting the bulk...

Supra has now shut off all Supra ActiveKEYS that are attached to unpaid lease renewal fees. ActiveKEYS can be reactivated without penalty by paying the...

Richard Allen Sunshine State Realty & Associates Angela Andrews Keller Williams Heritage Realty Ayesha Antoine Ferdinandsen Enterprises, Inc. Willy Antoine Allianz Realty, LLC Gholamreza Anvari...

 Are you thinking of running for a director position on the 2013 ORRA Board of Directors? One eligibility qualification is completion of a leadership training...

A Florida REALTORS® study, "The Distressed Property Market and Shadow Inventory in Florida: Estimates and Analysis,” leads economist John Tuccillo to conclude "a fear that...

The median sales price of Orlando area homes jumped more than 10 percent in April, reports the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association. The overall median price...

Florida’s commercial real estate market outlook improved in the first quarter of 2012, according to the University of Florida. The Survey of Emerging Market Conditions,...

Pending home sales across the country increased in March and are well above a year ago, another signal the housing market is recovering, according to...

Florida’s housing market had increased pending sales, higher median prices, and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in March, according to Florida REALTORS'® latest...

Special Feature From the May/June issue REALTOR® lobbying efforts result in serious real estate legislation If you followed the 2012 regular session of the Florida...

Special Feature From the May/June 2012 issue Pointing you down the straight and narrow path of reducing risk There is practically no end to the...

Special Feature From the March/April 2012 issue Regardless of which national origin you select to serve, international clients all require special care and handling. Statistically...

Special Feature From the March/April 2012 issue Tips for cultivating your ability to serve green-living clients As the topics of sustainability and green living continue...

Special Feature From the January/February issue Navigating the Orange County Neighborhood Stabilization Program By Doreen Hargreaves The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a federal initiative designed...

Chairman's Message From the May/June 2012 issue By Stephen Baker ORRA Chairman of the Board As your chairman, I am only the tip of a huge...

Chairman's Message From the March/April 2012 issue By Stephen Baker ORRA Chairman of the Board Hello REALTORS®! The business of our association and that of...

Chairman's Message From the January/February 2012 issue By Stephen Baker ORRA Chairman of the Board Welcome to the newest iteration of Orlando REALTOR® magazine. I...

Risk Resource From the May/June issue There's always time for playing it safe when it comes to your transaction By Sarita Cabrera When "Risky Business"...

Risk Resource From the January/February issue Social media without boundaries is a gamble with your career By Jeanie Wilson In today’s business world we are...

Risk Resource From the January/February issue Think safety — it never hurts By Donna Ashley As real estate professionals, we need to keep safety and security...

Legal Resource From the May/June issue FHA's anti-flipping waiver permits the practice through 2012 By Grace Anne Glavin, Esq. Traditionally, to protect potential homebuyers from...

Legal Resource From the March/April 2012 issue A recommended route for protecting rental tenants from HOA demands Florida Statutes Section 718.116 includes new amendments signed...

Legal Resource From the January/February issue Cloudy title adds more rain to the foreclosure By Grace Anne Glavin The abundance of Florida foreclosures bring to...

Technology Resource From the May/June issue It's so easy to get caught up in the "how" of social media that the "why" can get lost...

Technology Resource From the March/April 2012 issue Commandments for selecting the tablet that's right for you By Andrew Kantor Tablets seem ready made for REALTORS®....

Technology Resource From the January/February issue Great video helps your marketing stand out By David Wolf Why is it a good idea to add video...

Member Viewpoint From the March/April 2012 issue Ensure a blockbuster by casting title insurance in your real estate production By Dana R. Ward ORRA Affiliate Member...

At The Closing Table From the May/June 2012 issue Juana Watkins is director of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Real...

At The Closing Table From the March/April issue of Carmenza Gonzalez is president of CZA, Inc., a global development firms that focuses on bringing international...

At The Closing Table From the January/February issue Read the expanded version of this article Sean Snaith, Ph.D., is director of the Institute for Economic...

At The Closing Table From the Janu ary/February 2012 issue of   Sean Snaith, Ph.D., is director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness, College of...

Section 475.278 (1) Brokerage Relationships  (a) Authorized brokerage relationships A real estate licensee in this state may enter into a brokerage relationship as either a transaction broker or...

 By Charles S. Bonamer ORRA class instructor, Brokerage Management Generally accepted appraisal concepts should be comprehended by the residential real estate broker and agent. The...

According to Florida REALTORS®, brokerages or brokers who solicit sales associates may need to comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule (BOR) that...