A growing number of Florida HOAs are using license plate readers and speed cameras to fine speeders on private roads, prompting legal and privacy concerns.
When you encounter a buyer who has already signed an exclusive agreement with a brokerage firm, remember a Realtor®’s ethical duty to avoid interfering with another firm’s exclusive relationship.
Juana Watkins reminds members that even if a form looks familiar, be sure to review the contract, line by line, to make sure something isn’t missed, changed or added by the other side.
A judge dismissed a third recent lawsuit against NAR, barring the plaintiff from refiling. The claims alleged MLS discrimination and policy violations.
At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to explain the ‘why’ behind the SOP changes and describes NAR’s rationale.
Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum.
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.
A U.S. District Court closes a case brought against the National Association of Realtors involving MLS access.
A federal court dismissed Homie’s antitrust claims against NAR and major brokerages with prejudice, barring the company from refiling the lawsuit.
