Just received this from DBPR. The Unlicensed Activity Program within DBPR exists to serve the state of Florida by vigorously examining compliance issues, comprehensively educating consumers about unlicensed activity a...

Scenario:1. Unlicensed broker puts a house under contract.2. Unlicensed brokers fails to close3. Unlicensed broker takes through several people under false pretenses4. Unlicensed broker gets property assigned5. Seller...

If a contractor is bonded and insured, should you still be concerned that they are not licensed? If so, what are some of the pros and cons?Thanks,Mike Sz.

Hi there!
Basic question. Can someone better explain how wholesalers and real-estate agents work together? In the typical wholesale deal, do they normally work together at all?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Cheers!

Called several electricians to do a service change at my house (add a meter and separate basement and first floor circuits) - a job that requires pulling a permit with DOB.Each time I ask for proof of license, electri...

I am a Florida Realtor and I am hiring my first un-licensed assistant and needed know if he can call my internet leads to see if they want to sell or buy and then set up an appointment? 

Fl Chapter 475.43 specifically states that unlicensed brokers using contracts as a scheme to broker real estate are illegal and the contracts are NOT enforceable. Any buyer can walk in behind one of these frauds, make...

I have a question for my fellow biggerpocketers Being the great entrepreneur I am (jk), I am looking to start a property management company. Ive had some pretty dumb ideas in the past that didn't work out,  and im won...

Hi, my name is Vic and I am a income property owner in California. I have a question regarding liability for a childcare situation that has developed recently on my residential rental property. I have tenants that hav...

I just spoke to a NJ real estate commission investigator. He says that assigning contracts in NJ is brokering without a license. He said taking a home that you don't own and selling it for a commission is unlicensed...