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Florida real estate is complicated — and buyer-broker agreements are a big reason why.

Katrina shares a showing that went sideways when an agent showed up late, tried to get buyers to sign an agreement on the spot in the kitchen, and then had no idea what to do when he learned the seller wasn’t offering a commission. Attorney Lauren Kohl joins us to break down what’s actually required, what the forms really say, and where buyers (and agents) keep getting tripped up.

We cover forced signatures, protection periods that can still cost you money after an agreement expires, the difference between real representation and transaction brokerage in Florida, how to structure shorter or more limited agreements so you’re not locked in, and why meeting at the office first usually beats signing paperwork in a driveway or parking lot. We also talk about the risk of double-dipping on commissions and why having a good attorney relationship matters when deals get complicated.

If you’re a buyer trying to understand the rules, a seller wondering how compensation is being handled, or an agent who wants to do this the right way, this episode lays it out clearly with real examples from the field.

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Steve Martin Smith is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and the owner of Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County Florida.