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THE NEWSCASTER - Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF
Agency Relationships in Florida
ORDINANCE 2007-05
quired to give you a copy of the duties of
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEVY
each relationship in writing at
COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the proposed Ordi-
The state of Florida wants the pub-
the onset of any transaction or
nance relating to amending Sections 50-1, 50-676, 50-691, and 50-763 of
lic to know who is working for them, and who
showing of property. In order
the Land Development Code, the title for which hereinafter appears, will
is not. Buyer's, seller's, and their agents can
to protect the public, all of these
be considered for enactment by the Levy County Board of County Com-
agree on one of three basic options in all real
relationships have three com-
missioners, at public hearings on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 6:30
estate transactions as far as what role their
ponents which are 1.that the
p.m., and Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter
licensed agent, and their brokerage firm will
agent must deal honestly, and
as the same may be heard, in the Board of County Commissioners Meet-
assume for them. The first possibility is that
fairly 2. Disclose all know facts that materi-
ing Room, Levy County Courthouse, Bronson, Florida. Copies of said
their brokerage firm can act as a single agent
ally affect the value of residential property
Ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of
for either the buyer or seller, but an agent can
that are readily observable to the buyer, and
the Board of County Commissioners located at 535 S. Court Street,
not act as a single agent for both at the same
3. All agents must account for all funds en-
Bronson, Florida, during regular business hours or contact by phone at
time.
trusted to them. If any of my readers are still
(352) 486-5217. On the date, time and place first above-mentioned, all
This first type of agreement creates
confused, the safest way to go is to hire an
interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro-
an agency relationship with a high degree of
agent to work for you as a buyer broker.
posed Ordinance.
fiduciary. A fiduciary agent acts in a position
When you go to look at any prop-
of trust, and owes complete allegiance to their
erty remember to speak only to your agent
ORDINANCE 2007-05
principal. This type of single agency relation-
who works for you. They are bound to keep
AN ORDINANCE OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT
ship also exists in many types of business
whatever you tell them in confidence. An ex-
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE LEVY COUNTY CODE BE
dealings such as between lawyers and their
ample would be if you want to place an offer
AMENDED BYAMENDING SECTIONS 50-1, 50-676, 50-691, AND 50-
clients, and real estate single agency brokers
of $150,000. for a home listed at $175,000.,
763 OF SUCH LAND DEVELOPMENTCODETOALLOWFORAMEND-
with their principals. The next is the transac-
and you are willing to go up to $160,000. dur-
MENTTO PROVISIONS RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PUBLIC UTILITY
tion broker.
ing the counter offers, tell your agent, not
SERVICES, CREATION OF SPECIALEXCEPTION USE FOR ELECTRIC
This type of arrangement provides
the other agent who is working for the seller.
GENERATING FACILITIES, AND TO AMEND AND UPDATE USES
limited representation for a buyer or seller,
The rules change a little once you
AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO SUCH ESSENTIALPUBLIC UTIL-
but these agents do not represent either
gravitate up to the more sophisticated com-
ITYSERVICESAND ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIESANDARIS-
party in a fiduciary capacity. You can look at
mercial transactions. Persons trading in com-
ING FROM THE AMENDMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN, AND TO
this limited agency as the seller or buyer be-
mercial properties are expected to be aware
CLARIFYAND CORRECTINCONSISTENCIES, DUPLICATION, OMIS-
ing considered a customer of the real estate
of who is working for them, so the manda-
SIONSAND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS IN SCHEDULE OF USE REGULA-
brokerage, and not a principal. The third
tory discloses just described on residential
TIONS; PROVIDING FOR A NEW SECTION 50-715 OF SUCH LAND
choice is that the brokerage firm you contact
transactions are not required by the state,
DEVELOPMENT CODE PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EX-
is not representing you. This is usually re-
but you can still agree on a type of agency
CEPTIONS FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES; PROVIDING
ferred to as "no brokerage relationship". If
with your agent any way. So be aware of your
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDINGAREPEALING CLAUSE;AND PRO-
you are unsure of these differences in agency
choices, and discuss the options with your
VIDINGAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
relationships you can have your agent ex-
agent. I'll see you around "The Campus"
plain them to you. In fact all agents are re-
Darryl Diamond can be reached at 447-4442
All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any deci-
Citrus Community
sions made at this public hearing, they will need a record the proceed-
ings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim
Food Bank Information
record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
For more information or to apply for assistance, contact the orga-
Any person requiring reasonable accommodations to partici-
nization at (352) 628-4842. To make a donation, make your check payable
pate in this meeting should contact the County Commissioners Admin-
to Citrus Community Food Bank and mail to Citrus Community Food Bank,
istration Office at (352) 486-5218.
P.O. Box 331, Homosassa, Florida 34487.
W. S. Yearty, Chair
Realty
Levy Co. Board of County Commissioners
Publish August 22, 2007 September 5, 2007
Sally Price, Realtor
Levy County Library System Kicks Off Big Read Program
Email: pricesally@yahoo.com
Levy County Public Library System will launch its Big Read program in celebration
of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston with a Kick-Off Celebration at the
CELL(352) 302-8556 OFFICE(352) 447-2526
Bronson Public Library, 600 Gilbert Street, Bronson on August 31st 2 - 5 pm. The Big Read in
14 Hwy 40 W. Inglis (next to the Inglis Police Dept.)
Levy County is presented in partnership with the Alachua County Library District.
LET MY 45 YEARS ON THE NATURE COAST HELP YOU BUY OR
The Levy County Kickoff Celebration will feature a display of the art and photographs of
SELL YOUR PLACE IN PARADISE!
Carolyn Cohens, an author from Chiefland, as well as a presentation by her entitled "Being
Home in the Hammock ready to move into ..........................$35,000
an African American at the time of Zora Neale Hurston". Please contact Bonnie A. Tollefson
at 352-486-5552.
2 Lots on hill overlooking Lake Rousseau both for.................$68,000
3/2 Mobile on canal to river, corner lot, large oaks ..............$139,000
Bubba's Fin & Feather
5.75 ac Lot on Hwy 40 High, Dry and Lots of trees ...........$154,900
4/2 Mobile (handicap acces) 1 ac new roof carpet siding.......$79,000
THURSDAY - Darts 7:00pm.
2 lots Peaceful Acres paved street, homes only each ............$23,000
FRIDAY - KARAOKE 8:00 pm.
WHAT A DEAL!!! 39 60th St Zoned C-1 or residential, this "Tree House"
SATURDAY - DJ DANCE 8:00 pm
Off Hwy 40
custom built 2/2 stilt Cracker style home hidden in woods in the heart of
SUNDAY Live Music 3-7pm.
On Lk. Rousseau
Saturday August 25th
Yankeetown has real appeal to the nature lover. 2 lots with alley on 2 sides,
Call 447-2755
fenced natural landscaping (no mowing), built around mighty oak and palm
Fishing Tournament
for info
offer a beautiful setting and affordable living enjoying nature from the screen
With Fish Fry at 6 p.m.
porches and deck in the trees. Open the 2 glass doors and let the breeze blow
New Hours: M-Thu 12-Close
thru the wide hall. You will fall in love with this one! $225,000. (appointment
Fri-Sat-Sun 10-Close
Sunday 9/2/07 Customer Appreciation
only)
BAR-B-Q and Drink Specials
BIKER & FAMILY-FRIENDLY
LOOK FOR OUR NEW LOCATION - 14 HWY 40 W INGLIS