Florida License Law
A Florida real estate licensee who acts as an 'attorney-in-fact' for a client in a real estate transaction under a power of attorney is not practicing law, provided they are:
ASigning documents at the client's direction and not providing legal advice✓ Correct
BLicensed as an attorney simultaneously
CActing under a FREC-approved power of attorney
DCharging a separate fee for the service
Explanation
A licensee acting as attorney-in-fact (under a power of attorney granted by a client) to sign real estate documents is not practicing law, provided they are signing documents on behalf of the principal without providing legal advice or interpreting legal documents.
People Also Study
Related Florida Questions
- A Florida seller grants their listing broker a 'power of attorney' to sign closing documents on their behalf. This grant:Agency
- A Florida real estate contract signed by a person acting under a 'power of attorney' is valid if:Contracts
- A Florida licensee convicted of a third-degree felony for practicing real estate without a license faces up to:Florida License Law
- A Florida commercial property manager is authorized under a management agreement to sign leases on behalf of the owner. The manager is functioning in the legal capacity of:Property Management
- A Florida real estate licensee who also holds a mortgage broker license refers a real estate client to their own mortgage company without disclosing this relationship. This failure to disclose violates:Florida License Law
- Under Chapter 475 F.S., which of the following acts would constitute 'culpable negligence' by a Florida licensee?Florida License Law
- Under Florida law, a real estate licensee who is a principal in a transaction (buying or selling their own property) must:Contracts
- A Florida licensee who represents only the seller in a transaction is acting as a:Agency
Key Terms to Know
Lien
A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
State-Specific Concepts
FREC Regulation
Practice More Florida Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Florida Quiz →