Engaging in “unauthorized practice of law” violates Article 13 of the Realtor Code of Ethics. State laws can vary on this, which also creates a gray area in some incidences.
It can be confusing following all the moving parts of a financing contingency. Here’s a closer look at the contingency found in the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract.
When a closing attorney told the buyer about a pending special assessment on a condo purchase, the buyer was shocked. Now what?
Many real estate contracts allow buyers to “assign” their rights and obligations under the contract, and sellers can suddenly find themselves working with Joe rather than Sally. What’s a Realtor to do? Ask the right questions – and don’t give legal advice.
The days of frantic multiple offers are in the rearview mirror, and buyers are doing more due diligence. However, there are things you can do to help avoid buyer’s remorse and sometimes legal action.
Experimenting with artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT? Beware, there are legal and ethical pitfalls. We cover them here.
The association advocates for members, challenging an appeals court ruling that would allow the Justice Department to unilaterally withdraw from its agreement.
The Drive With NAR podcast series now includes episodes that cover the proposed settlement agreement. NAR is also offering its ABR designation course for free.
A lawsuit says a state law restricting property ownership by people from China and six other countries is “based on stereotyped and xenophobic generalizations.”
The changes were reviewed by the MLS Emerging Issues and Technology Advisory Board and adopted by the NAR Leadership Team.
