What happened this year at NAR’s Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM) in D.C. in June? Any changes to professional standards? What if you see something that could be better as it relates to professional standards? Is there anything we can do?
HUD’s new guidance narrows how the agency will handle emotional support animal complaints under the Fair Housing Act, but NAR says housing providers should be careful before changing policies. Courts, state agencies and local fair housing laws may still treat the issue differently.
A dispute over a late escrow deposit centered on one missing contract detail: The seller never named the escrow agent. This case shows how leaving an escrow agent listed as “TBD” can turn a simple deadline issue into years of litigation and attorney fees.
Street ownership determines how far an HOA's parking rules reach — and knowing to ask that question before closing is exactly what sets a Realtor apart.
A proposed federal rule could reshape how independent contractors are classified under labor law, a change real estate leaders say would provide more clarity and consistency for brokers and agents.
In a strong seller’s market, addenda W and X can help sellers accept a top offer while protecting their next option if the deal falls through.
Whether an HOA can regulate street parking often depends on who owns the road. Associations generally have more authority on private streets than public roads.
When Realtors prepare a value or price opinion, other than in pursuit of a listing or to assist a potential buyer in formulating a purchase offer, the opinion must include any present or contemplated interest, including the possibility of representing the seller or buyers.
A nationwide overhaul of appraisal reporting is underway, bringing more detailed property data and standardized reporting requirements.
Realtors® must indicate their status as real estate professionals, even in an ‘informal’ advertisement, even when selling vacant land, even if the Realtor owns the vacant land that’s for sale.
