Law & Ethics
Short sale ethics, how to avoid slip-and-fall lawsuits, the legal risks of social media, and more tips from real estate practitioners.
Practitioners handling short sales face substantial risks if sellers conceal their financial instability.
The owners of a sprawling Wyoming cattle ranch acted in bad faith by replacing their longstanding broker after he assembled a promising deal.
Updates to NAR’s 2010 Code of Ethics reflect changing business realities.
A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit alleging RESPA violations against a major lender can move forward even though the borrower who filed the suit wasn't overcharged.
Resources are available to answer your questions about the new settlement rules.
A brokerage must cancel its use of a logo because it's likely to be confused with the RE/MAX symbol.
When the Code of Ethics sets a higher standard than your state license law, follow the Code.
Even though the buyer’s engineer missed some damage, you still have to disclose what you know.
Take this quiz to find out how well you know the new HUD-1 and GFE guidelines and other provisions of RESPA.
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.
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