The Paperwork: Timing is Everything

Because being a Single Agent carries so much responsibility (and legal liability), the state of Florida is very strict about the paperwork. You cannot just "act" like a Single Agent; you must provide the Single Agent Notice in writing.You must give this disclosure before (or at the time of) entering into a listing agreement, or before you show them property—whichever happens first. Basically, before you start doing any real work for them or hearing their confidential information, they need to see this form.The law (Statute 475) is picky. The disclosure must follow a specific format with specific wording. You can't just write "I'm your agent" on a napkin; it has to be the official statutory language so the consumer knows exactly what rights they are getting.