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About Stephanie Frost
Expertise
I can answer any general questions about the buying and selling process in the state of Florida such as:
How to market your home
Why choose a REALTOR?
How do I find a REALTOR?
Questions from first time buyers
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR?
Helpful tips for home sellers
Helpful tips for home buyers
Tips for home sellers selling without a real estate agent(For Sale By Owner)
Questions about the Florida real estate market
Questions about horse specific properties such as farms, equestrian complexes, etc.

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I am a licensed Realtor in the state of Florida. I specialize in residential and equestrian properties.

Organizations
National Asociation Of Realtors Florida Association Of Realtors

Education/Credentials
Mercer University

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Real Estate: Florida - real estate commission

Expert: Stephanie Frost - 11/1/2009

Question
Under Florida law is a commission due a prior listing agent if a home, seen during the contract period of that agent by a potential customer, is sold after the original listing ends to the same customer by a different agent who then has the listing and gets the commission as the selling agent? Isn't the point that some agent gets a listing commission to prevent collusion by buyer and seller when a listing agreement ends?
thanks, tom

Answer
Tom,

This issue isn't addressed by Florida law, but but it is all covered by the listing contract between the broker and the seller. Most listing contracts have a protection period during which a commission is owed to the original list agent if his buyer purchases the property after the listing ends. But if the home is subsequently re-listed with another agent, then usually that agent gets any commission for selling the property, unless the original agent has a buyer/brokers agreement with the buyer.
Search FREC rules and "procuring cause" for further clarification.

Thanks,
Stephanie Frost

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