Law & Ethics
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.
A lender has to pay a broker’s commission after waiting too long to nix a short-sale transaction.
When the Code of Ethics sets a higher standard than your state license law, follow the Code.
Sales associates are increasingly leveraging their expertise in preparing broker price opinions into a lucrative sideline by selling the service to third parties like lenders and attorneys.
Connecting yourself to a sale you weren’t involved in is a marketing no-no.
Even though the buyer’s engineer missed some damage, you still have to disclose what you know.
Updates to NAR’s Code of Ethics reflect changing business realities. See what amendments you should be aware of for 2010.
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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