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title: Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure (Agency Disclosure)
description: Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure covering use and essential signature requirements for advisory versus ministerial duties.
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September 21, 2026
# Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure (Agency Disclosure)
## A required Florida disclosure that explains the brokerage relationship being offered to a consumer and must be delivered before providing real estate services, with a signature required if the agent performs non-ministerial (advisory) duties.
**Download: [Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure](https://hub.easy.realty/?attachment_id=1740)**
The Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure is required under Florida law (Chapter 475, F.S.) to inform consumers of the type of brokerage relationship being offered before any real estate services beyond ministerial acts are provided. It explains the three available relationship types — Transaction Broker, Single Agent, and No Brokerage Relationship — and the specific duties owed to the consumer under each.
This disclosure must be delivered to all prospective buyers and sellers before substantive real estate services begin, as required by Florida Statute § 475.278.
### When This Disclosure Is Used
This document is used at the **very beginning of any interaction with a consumer** where real estate services may be provided.
It should be:
- Provided **before or at first substantive contact**
- Used in **both buyer and seller interactions**
- Delivered **prior to showing property, discussing offers, or giving advice**
When in doubt, send it early — before any substantive conversation begins.
### How This Document Is Used
The disclosure is typically:
- Sent via email, text, or document system as part of initial outreach
- Included in listing presentations or buyer consultations
- Stored in the transaction file for compliance tracking
It is primarily a **disclosure and acknowledgment document**, not a contract.
Signing the disclosure does not create an exclusive agency agreement or obligate the consumer to work exclusively with Easy Realty or any specific agent.
### When a Signature Is Required
Under Florida law, the signature requirement depends on the nature of the services being provided.
A signature is **only required** when the agent is performing **non-ministerial duties**.
Non-ministerial duties include:
- Giving advice or recommendations
- Discussing pricing, strategy, or negotiation
- Interpreting market data
- Presenting offers with guidance
- Taking any action that influences or is intended to influence the consumer's decision-making
In these cases:
- The consumer must sign the disclosure acknowledging the brokerage relationship
- This creates a documented record that the relationship was disclosed before providing advisory services
### When a Signature Is NOT Required
A signature is **not required** when the agent is performing **ministerial acts only**.
Ministerial acts include:
- Providing factual information
- Showing property without commentary or advice
- Scheduling appointments
- Providing access to listings
- Answering basic, non-advisory questions
In these situations:
- The disclosure should still be **sent to the consumer**
- But it does **not need to be signed**
- The agent must avoid crossing into advisory or opinion-based communication
### Key Compliance Principle
**Key Rule:** The moment an agent moves from providing **factual information** to offering **advice, recommendations, or opinions**, the interaction becomes non-ministerial and a signed disclosure is required before proceeding.
Agents should default to:
- **Send early**
- **Get it signed before advising**
- **Document everything**
### Easy Realty Standard — Internal Best Practice
At Easy Realty, agents are expected to:
- Send this disclosure **immediately upon engaging a new lead**
- Obtain a signature **before providing any guidance or recommendations**
- Upload the signed version to the transaction file when applicable
Following this standard ensures full compliance with Florida Statute § 475.278, reduces brokerage liability, and keeps every transaction file audit-ready at all times.
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