Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Real Estate Commissions

Depends upon the contract.

Re: Real Estate Commissions

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This is governed by the terms of the Contract for Sale and Purchase and the Listing Agreement. Having said that, most of the "standard" contracts do require the Seller to pay a commission to the broker if the broker provides a buyer who is ready, willing and able to purchase the property upon the price, terms and conditions set forth in the listing agreement, if one is in effect. The contracts and listing agreements also provide for attorney's fees to be paid if litigation is required in order to enforce this provision.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.