A New York judge denied Compass’s bid to block Zillow’s private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues.
A mid-lease sale doesn’t automatically end your rental agreement. Here’s what tenants should know about their rights, deposits and purchase offers.
Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings, and local real estate boards. In the second of three articles, we’ll focus on proceedings in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).
The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics complaint alleging that I should have disclosed our relationship. Was I wrong?
If a family member overstays a temporary visit, experts advise setting a firm deadline in writing and, if needed, pursuing formal eviction under state law.
If a neighbor’s cameras point into a private courtyard, talk to them, document it, check local law or HOA rules and consult a lawyer if needed.
The updated compensation form, released in January, replaces two prior agreements and updates how sellers and brokers offer payment in residential transactions.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits referral kickbacks for lenders and settlement services. Paying fair market value for real services is allowed.
The Code of Ethics has adapted with the real estate industry for over 100 years. Updates to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual go into effect at the beginning of each year. Here’s what’s new in 2026.
Members often ask about the ethical boundaries regarding interference with another brokerage’s exclusive representation. The answer is found in Article 16’s Standards of Practice.
