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.
A converted garage that wasn’t properly permitted can lead to citations, but options may include retroactive permits, compliance or legal action.
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.
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.
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.
