--- title: "Blog posts from Transaction Brokers" description: "" url: "https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/15-transaction-brokers" date: "2026-06-10T10:01:25+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [![2020-logo-325-2.png](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/04/2020-logo-325-2.png)](http://giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) ## 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW #2 Palm Coast, FL 32137 ## Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 [![2020-logo-325-2.png](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/04/2020-logo-325-2.png)](http://giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) ## 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW Suite 3 Palm Coast, FL ## Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 [](#)- [Home](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) - [About](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/about-us) - [Info](#) - [School Policies ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/school-policies) - [State Licensing Requirements ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/state-licensing-requirements) - [Ric's Favorite Links ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/rics-favorite-links) - [Coast Title Agency ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/coast-title-agency) - [Palm Coast Weather ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/palm-coast-weather) - [News Article](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/news-article) - [FAQ's ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/faq-s) - [Accessibility Statement ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/accessibility-statement) - [GSRE Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/gsre-online) - [Courses Available](#) - [Pre and Post License Classes 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/pre-and-post-license-classes-2026) - [Continuing Education 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/continuing-education-2026) - [Contact](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0);) - [Contact Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/contact-us) - [Register](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/register) - [Media](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video) - [Video ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video) - [Video Archive ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video-archive) - [Reviews](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0);) - [Review Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/review-us) - [Read Our Reviews ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/read-our-reviews) - [Blog](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog) - [Pay Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/paypal) # [ Florida Law on Agency ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/8-florida-law-on-agency) [ ](#)- [ Print](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/print/8-florida-law-on-agency "Print") - [ Subscribe](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0) "Subscribe") - By [Ric Giumenta](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/author/64-syd12k) , on 08 October 2020 19:17 - [No comments](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/8-florida-law-on-agency#comments) - [ **Leave a comment** ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/8-florida-law-on-agency) - 1 min read [ ![Florida Law on Agency](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/components/com_rsblog/assets/images/blog/8.jpg?nocache=6a2935f61f931) ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/8-florida-law-on-agency) # The most misunderstood topic in real estate is Florida Law on Agency. I’ve studied this topic since the first statutory law in 1994. It’s been changed and revised many times and thus the confusion. It is a consumer protection law covering the disclosure of the relationship we have with our customers. There is a presumption of Transaction Brokerage unless we establish a different relationship in writing. Now, most of the companies are Transaction Broker companies by an overwhelming number; over 85%. Now there are two things going on; ONE: We have the job of real estate and TWO: the relationship we have with our customer. As Transaction Brokers we are all able to do the entire job of real estate. It’s HOW we do the job that is important. Transaction brokers provide facts, figures, and information; while Agents provide opinions and advise. Now here is where the confusion is obvious. As Transaction Brokers, WE ARE NOT AGENTS! Sales associates are only agents of the broker, not the customer. So, we should avoid calling ourselves agents! WE DON’T HAVE CLIENTS! We have customers. The term client isn’t even defined in the law, and might create an unintentional agency. Courts have ruled that if it walks like a duck, acts like a duck and talks like a duck…It’s a duck. You can’t act like an agent and hide by saying you’re a transaction broker. If you would like more information contact me. I’m Ric Giumenta. You can have a good day or [ Read more ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/8-florida-law-on-agency) - Posted in: - [Ric's Blog](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/category/3-rics-blog) - Tagged with: - [Florida Law](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/11-florida-law), - [Agency](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/12-agency), - [real estate](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/13-real-estate), - [consumer protection law](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/14-consumer-protection-law), - [Transaction Brokers](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/15-transaction-brokers) ### [Subscribe](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0) "Subscribe") ### - [ Fair Housing ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/25-fair-housing) 7105 - [ Pathways To Professionalism ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/21-pathways-to-professionalism) 7020 - [ Customer Service ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/40-customer-service) 6924 - [ Communication ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/36-communication) 6872 - [ Where are the washer and the dryer? ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/39-where-are-the-washer-and-the-dryer) 6806 - [ Escrow Disputes ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/23-escrow-disputes) 6772 - [ Effective Date ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/12-effective-date) 6766 - [ ](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466543495) - [ ](https://twitter.com/rgiumenta) - [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ric-giumenta-a0328112/) - [ ](https://www.youtube.com/user/RGiumenta/videos) Giumenta School of Real Estate 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW #2 Palm Coast, FL 32137 Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 ##### Giumenta School of Real Estate 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW #2 Palm Coast, FL 32137 Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 [![Image](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/05/exit-realty-logo-220.png)](http://www.exitrealtyfirstchoice.com/) [![Image](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/05/2020-logo-white-250.png)](http://giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) ###### Copyright © Giumenta School of Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. [Powered by Concept Digital Media](https://www.conceptdigitalmedia.com/) [](#)### Menu - [ Home](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) - [ About](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/about-us) - [ Info](#) - [ School Policies ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/school-policies) - [ State Licensing Requirements ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/state-licensing-requirements) - [ Ric's Favorite Links ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/rics-favorite-links) - [ Coast Title Agency ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/coast-title-agency) - [ Palm Coast Weather ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/palm-coast-weather) - [ News Article](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/news-article) - [ FAQ's ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/faq-s) - [ Accessibility Statement ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/accessibility-statement) - [ GSRE Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/gsre-online) - [ Courses Available](#) - [ Pre and Post License Classes 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/pre-and-post-license-classes-2026) - [ Continuing Education 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/continuing-education-2026) - Contact - [ Contact Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/contact-us) - [ Register](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/register) - [ Media](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video) - [ Video ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video) - [ Video Archive ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video-archive) - Reviews - [ Review Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/review-us) - [ Read Our Reviews ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/read-our-reviews) - [ Blog](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog) - [ Pay Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/paypal) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Giumenta School of Real Estate & EXIT Realty First Choice, Real Estate Training and Support - Built for Real Results", "item": "https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Blog", "item": "https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Transaction Brokers", "item": "https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/tag/15-transaction-brokers" } ] } ```