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Court Upholds REALTOR® Arbitration

A Tennessee appellate court has considered a challenge to an arbitration conducted by a REALTOR® association.

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Broker's Duties Established in Statutory Language

Florida court rejects argument that licensee is subject to common-law agency duties when there is no representation agreement between the parties.

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2008 Association Insurance Documents

The documents for the 2008 Professional Liability Insurance Program that NAR provides to its member associations are now available on realtor.org.

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It's Settled: NAR-DOJ

Final order strengthens MLS membership rule and approves modified VOW policy. In a June 16 Webcast, NAR's Laurie Janik detailed NAR's settlement of the antitrust lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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July Podcast: New FACT Act Regulations

Attorney Raymond Natter discusses how these regulations will impact real estate brokerages.

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Internet Risk Management for Brokerages

Read an article highlighting important issues that a brokerage’s policies should address and also sample policies.

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Featured Content

Code of Ethics Video Series

The fastest and newest way to learn about the NAR Code of Ethics, these videos focus on what separates you, as a REALTOR®, from other real estate professionals.

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2007 Legal Scan Available

NAR's Legal Affairs department analyzes 94 issues that involve the legal liability of real estate brokers, salespeople, and real estate managers.

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Mortgage Fraud: Recognizing the Signs

Read about the increasing dangers real estate brokers face from mortgage fraud by reading a new brochure from NAR's Risk Management Committee.

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Code of Ethics

Learn more about the professional duties that distinguish REALTORS from everyday licensed real estate professionals.

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Upcoming Events

2008 Mediator | Mediation Training
April 16, 17, 18

December 10, 11, 12

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2008 Professional Standards Seminar
August 21 and 22

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2008 NAR Legal Seminar for State and Local Association Legal Counsel
October 24 - Chicago
November 6 - Orlando

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Member Savings

Introduction to RESPA CD

Learn more about RESPA in this new interactive CD.

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