Resources

For Realtors & Professionals

• Florida Realtors® Form Simplicity Access all official Florida Real Estate forms and contracts.
• National Association of Realtors® Forms General forms and resources from the national body.
• Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) Forms Local association forms and updates (often applicable statewide).
• Florida Realtors® Free Infographics Marketing materials and data visualizations for client communication.

Pinellas County

• Pinellas County Property Appraiser (PCPAO) Search property records, values, and apply for exemptions.
• Pinellas County Tax Collector Pay property taxes, search tax records, and vehicle services.
• Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official records search (deeds, mortgages, liens).
• Pinellas County Building Permits Search for open and closed building permits.

Hillsborough County

• Hillsborough County Property Appraiser (HCPA) Search property records, values, and homestead exemption info.
• Hillsborough County Tax Collector Pay property taxes, search tax records, and vehicle services.
• Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official records search (deeds, mortgages, liens).
• Hillsborough County Building Permits Information on permits and inspections.

For Buyers: Closing & Ownership

• CFPB: Understanding the Closing Disclosure (CD) A guide to the official loan and closing document.
• Home Buyer Closing Checklist A comprehensive list of steps and documents needed for closing.
• Florida Homestead Exemption Information Details on tax savings for primary residences.
• FEMA Flood Maps Service Center Check the flood zone status of a property.

General Florida Real Estate & Title

• Florida DBPR License Search Verify real estate agent, broker, and title agent licenses.
• Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Electronic filing for court documents, including foreclosures.
• Florida Title Insurance Consumer Guide Information on title insurance from the Florida CFO.
• National Hurricane Center (NOAA) Essential resource for tracking tropical weather during hurricane season.