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HB 805

Authorized Brokerage Relationships and Required Disclosures

2025 Regular Session

Florida bill establishing brokerage relationship standards and requiring real estate agents to disclose representation roles in writing to clients died in subcommittee.

Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 805

Legislative bill overview

HB 805 would establish standards for authorized brokerage relationships in Florida and require enhanced disclosure requirements for real estate brokers and agents. The bill aims to clarify the types of permitted broker-client relationships and mandate that licensees provide specific written disclosures about their representation roles before conducting business.

Why is this important

Real estate transactions represent major financial commitments for Floridians, and unclear broker relationships can lead to conflicts of interest or client confusion about who represents their interests. Standardized disclosure requirements create a more transparent market and help consumers make informed decisions about which broker relationships serve their needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Real estate industry may argue that additional disclosure requirements increase administrative costs and slow transaction timelines, potentially affecting smaller brokerages disproportionately
  • Specificity of disclosures: Disagreement likely exists over how detailed required disclosures should be and whether they could confuse consumers with legal language rather than clarify representation
  • Relationship limitations: The bill may restrict certain profitable broker relationship models currently in use, creating opposition from industry groups invested in maintaining existing practices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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