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As we go over a sample Florida lease agreement, you'll see that it's more of a "fill-in-the-blank" form vs a customized contract.

The Florida Lease Agreement Explained

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 10, 2021

The Florida lease agreement is often a standardized contract that's more of a "fill-in-the-blank" form vs a customized contract like you might see in New York. For example, the sample Florida lease agreement we've included below is used by most [...]

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A Contract to Lease in Florida is essentially a contractual offer on a rental listing, whereby the tenant puts down a deposit to reserve it.

What Is a Contract to Lease in Florida?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 9, 2021

The Contract to Lease in Florida is essentially a contractually binding offer form used for rental transactions. The tenant agrees on general lease terms with the landlord, often puts up a deposit (i.e. 1 month's rent), and signs a binding

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Calculate the 421a tax abatement savings on a NYC condo using this step-by-step guide. Compute the unabated taxes for a condominium with a 421a tax abatement.

How to Calculate 421a Tax Abatement Savings on a NYC Condo

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 8, 2021

If you’re buying a condo in a building with a 421a tax abatement in NYC, you might want to know how much the un-abated taxes will be once the abatement expires. Most buyers rely on a listing agent or buyer’s

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There are many factors to consider when your listing agreement expires in NYC. Should you sign a renewal or hire a new agent? What is a protected buyer list?

What Happens When a Listing Agreement Expires in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 3, 2021

If you’re selling a home in NYC and your current listing agreement is about to expire, you might be wondering what happens next. There are several options to consider when your listing agreement expires in NYC. We’ll discuss your possible

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Common mistakes to avoid as a Miami FSBO seller. Getting MLS access and proper marketing exposure, showing agreements & more.

How to Sell Your Miami Home FSBO

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 25, 2021

Selling your Miami home For Sale By Owner, or FSBO, is a tough proposition if you go about it haphazardly. However, by avoiding these common Miami FSBO seller mistakes and by making sure your home has proper marketing exposure through

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Changing the buyer agent commission in NYC is allowed, but adjusting the commission percentage after listing is an ineffective strategy.

Is Changing the Buyer Agent Commission in NYC Allowed?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 19, 2021

Sellers in NYC often ask if the buyer agent commission rate is permanently fixed at the time of listing or if it can be adjusted over time. For example, if you originally offer 2% to a buyer’s agent, can you

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The Florida condo governance form must be presented to any buyer in-contract to purchase a condo in the State of Florida, along with other important documents.

What Is the Florida Condo Governance Form?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 14, 2021

The Florida Condo Governance Form is meant to be an "informal educational overview of condominium governance," provided by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Even though it can be overruled in the event of a conflict with a

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Being outbid when buying a home in NYC is very common. Learn how to beat the competition when buying a condo, co-op or house in New York City.

How to Avoid Being Outbid When Buying a Home in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 11, 2021

Being outbid when buying a home in NYC is very common. The most desirable properties can sell quickly, even in the worst of markets. While the risk of being outbid cannot be entirely avoided, we discuss several strategies in this

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A condominium estoppel letter is a critical pre-closing document buyers need to receive which verifies not only actual monthly charges but also that the seller doesn't owe the condo association any money.

What Is a Condominium Estoppel Letter?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 3, 2021

A condominium estoppel letter is just a fancy term for a questionnaire that the closing attorney sends to the condo association to verify the amount of the common charges and any special assessments that the condo unit being purchased is

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We'll go over every section of a typical Florida listing agreement, explain what it means and highlight the most dangerous contract language.

Common Pitfalls in a Florida Listing Agreement for Sellers

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / April 29, 2021

Your typical Florida listing agreement, commonly labeled an "Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement," is dangerous due to its relative simplicity and the fact that it can look like a standard agreement that isn't customarily negotiated. However, the truth is

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