Law & Ethics

Even though the buyer’s engineer missed some damage, you still have to disclose what you know.

A lender has to pay a broker’s commission after waiting too long to nix a short-sale transaction.

The top court in Idaho says a complete legal property description isn’t necessary for a broker to receive commissions.

Here’s what you need to consider before taking on a listing from a client who’s headed into bankruptcy.

Connecting yourself to a sale you weren’t involved in is a marketing no-no.

The financial fallout is altering the importance of legal formulas that commercial practitioners once took for granted.

Ethics: A Higher Standard

When the Code of Ethics sets a higher standard than your state license law, follow the Code.

Legal Affairs Podcast

NAR’s Law & Policy staff brings you new podcasts every month covering the hottest legal issues that affect real estate professionals. (REALTOR.org login is required)

If you’re stumped about whether a particular fact is important enough to share with prospective buyers, it’s best to err on the side of disclosure. The legal risks are simply too great.Read more>