The MRFL Blog

Notes for Florida agents.

Practical guides on contracts, deadlines, and getting to the closing table without the chaos.

Counting the AS-IS Inspection Period Correctly (Weekends, Holidays, and the 5 PM Rule)

Florida's AS-IS contract counts the inspection period in calendar days โ€” but the end-date rules trip up even experienced agents. Here's how to count it right, with worked examples.

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How Much Does a Transaction Coordinator Cost in Florida?

What Florida agents actually pay for transaction coordination in 2026 โ€” typical per-file price ranges, how pricing models differ, and the questions to ask before you hand over a contract.

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What Does a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator Actually Do?

A plain-English guide for Florida agents on what a transaction coordinator handles from executed contract to closing day โ€” and how much time it gives back to you.

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Florida AS-IS Contract Deadlines, Explained

A quick reference for Florida agents on the key deadlines in the FR/BAR AS-IS residential contract โ€” escrow, inspection, financing, title, and closing โ€” and the defaults that apply when a blank is left empty.

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