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?
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.
Repeated unfounded complaints are often legally protected. Maintain your property, document incidents and work with code enforcement to reduce issues.
Condo insurance covers the building and shared areas, but not a unit’s interior or belongings. An individual policy protects personal items and liability.
A judge dismissed a third recent lawsuit against NAR, barring the plaintiff from refiling. The claims alleged MLS discrimination and policy violations.
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.
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
A U.S. District Court closes a case brought against the National Association of Realtors involving MLS access.
