At the Realtors Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that became effective June 5, 2025.
While sharing negative information about another real estate brokerage firm or licensee may not violate NAR’s Code of Ethics or law if it’s honest and accurate, it can quickly become a violation of the Code of Ethics or law if any information is false or misleading.
The governor signed an expanded residential flood disclosure bill in June. This new bill becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Two new NAR Consumer Guides explain how home auctions work and what to know when hiring a real estate attorney.
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, directors also discussed building membership value, the balanced budget and other key issues.
New NAR Consumer Guides help customers understand market conditions and explore financial programs that assist with purchasing or keeping a home.
Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line program protects beaches. Sellers must disclose seaward property unless the buyer waives the right in writing.
A Realtor appraised an apartment building for a seller. The Realtor did not disclose to the seller that they were already the property manager for several other buildings owned by the buyer. However, the Realtor took care not to discuss managing the appraised property with the buyer. According to the Code of Ethics, is this a violation?
Know your tools: Some forms help navigate compensation, but they're not required and are often misunderstood or misused.
NAR’s new Consumer Guide explains estate planning basics, helping homeowners protect their property and plan for the future with tools like wills and trusts
