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February 29, 2024

Compensation from Both the Buyer and Seller?

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A listing broker didn’t tell their seller they received a finder’s fee from the buyer – but the fee didn’t impact the Realtor’s honest and ethical advice. Why is it an issue under the Code of Ethics if the finder’s fee was negotiated before taking the listing?
May 29, 2025

Disclose Contemplated Interest in Property Appraised

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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…
April 29, 2025

Unauthorized Access to Property – Complaint Filed. Was the Wrong Article Used?

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A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is…
February 26, 2025

Don’t Repost Misleading Statements About Other RE Pros

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A Realtor Broker learned one of their sales associates was reposting false and misleading statements on social media about a local appraiser and international real estate brokers. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics? Are appraisers and international brokers included in the definition of real…
March 5, 2025

Appeals Court Upholds NAR’s Win in REX Case

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The case upholds NAR’s optional “no-commingling” rule, affirming that MLSs can independently decide whether to adopt it — a significant victory for NAR.
July 17, 2025

NAR Prevails in Homie Litigation

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A federal court dismissed Homie’s antitrust claims against NAR and major brokerages with prejudice, barring the company from refiling the lawsuit.
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