Law and Policy
What's New
Model Letter for MLSs to Enforce New Membership Requirement
NAR has created a letter that MLSs can use when contacting participants who may not meet the requirements of the new rule.
Contract Contingency Costs Broker Commission
New Jersey court rules that because the contingency was not satisfied within protection period, the brokerage could not collect its commission.
Court Upholds Discipline of Licensees
New York court finds administrative judge acted properly in imposing sanctions for a transaction involving a variable commission rate.
Price Increase or Unearned Fee? How to Protect Your Bottom Line
Read an article by NAR's General Counsel discussing a recently decided RESPA case and how this decision could impact the fee structure used by your brokerage firm.
Legal Action Funding
Learn more about the cases for which NAR funding was approved at NAR's midyear meetings in Washington, D.C.
Sample VOW License
NAR has drafted a sample license agreement for use by MLSs to license a data feed to a MLS participant's VOW.
Insurance Program Documents Mailed to Associations
The 2009 policy and other documents for NAR’s Professional Liability Insurance Program REALTOR® associations will be mailed to associations starting on January 5th.
April Podcast: Legal Tools, Right Now!
NAR General Counsel Laurie Janik identifies the legal resources available to members for free or at cost on realtor.org.
NAR-DOJ: Final Settlement Details
Important changes to NAR MLS policies and model rules require action by all MLSs.
Fraud Alert
The Treasury Department has alerted NAR to a scheme in which individuals try to buy real estate with fake promissory notes and bonds.
Featured Content
Ethics Training Quick Reference Guide
Here's a one-stop tip guide for taking the free, online Code of Ethics training course.
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.
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.
