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.
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.
Experimenting with artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT? Beware, there are legal and ethical pitfalls. We cover them here.
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.
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.
The changes were reviewed by the MLS Emerging Issues and Technology Advisory Board and adopted by the NAR Leadership Team.
Mediation opens the door to resolving some real estate contract disputes. Here's a look at how it works — and how can help you.
While there are ways to reduce liability using a variety of contract clauses, it’s impossible to eliminate all of it. Drafting contract clauses requires detailed knowledge, skill and research.
A listing broker did not provide legal advice but got in trouble with the Code when they failed to affirmatively recommend the buyer consult their own attorney.
