Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Consultant Fees, Florida
I understand that the payment of real estate commission or ''referral fees'' to non-licensed individuals in Florida is illegal, but ''consultant fees'' to same ARE legal.
Is this accurate?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Consultant Fees, Florida
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NO. "A rose by any other name ......" Non licensed parties are not allowed to receive payment from a real estate transaction.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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