RE Q&A: Owners are required to pay special assessments. Boards may allow payment plans, while options such as reverse mortgages or selling may help manage costs.
When a Listing Broker took the listing, the Seller made it very clear what price they wanted the property to be listed and sold. After weeks of marketing the property, the Listing Broker concluded the property was overpriced. The Listing Broker shared this opinion with their sales team but failed to share with the Seller. Was this a violation of the Code of Ethics?
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.
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.
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.
A U.S. District Court closes a case brought against the National Association of Realtors involving MLS access.
