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What's New
Court Upholds REALTOR® Arbitration
A Tennessee appellate court has considered a challenge to an arbitration conducted by a REALTOR® association.
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.
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.
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.
Internet Risk Management for Brokerages
Read an article highlighting important issues that a brokerage’s policies should address and also sample policies.
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.
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.
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.
