A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.
A condo board can deny a rental if its rules set a minimum credit score, as long as the policy is clear, applied consistently and not used to discriminate.
A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.
The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
An analysis finds accessibility issues on the average webpage expose businesses to ADA lawsuits, compliance risks and lost revenue tied to inaccessible sites.
Many Realtors think they have a good handle on Professional Standards. Most of it’s just common sense, right? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Professional Standards quiz game – Locate That Phrase!
NAR is launching short trademark-education videos to help members and associations use the Realtor marks correctly and preserve the brand’s legal strength.
Rental listing scams are rising, with hijacked and phantom posts using real agents’ photos and identities. Protect yourself by learning the risks.
A long-standing fence dispute could raise issues for sellers. An expert says confirm the survey, explore agreements, consider legal options and disclose to buyers.
