Featured This Month
Ethics Q&A: Using ‘MLS’ in a Web Address
Find out what columnist Bruce Aydt has to say about real estate practitioners who use the letters ‘MLS’ as part of their Web address.
Ruling: Prospect List Not a Trade Secret
You know how valuable your prospect list is, but you may not have a legal leg to stand on if a competitor gets hold of it.
2008 List Issue: Law & Ethics Tips
Just as important as how much business you do is how you do business. Keeping it straight means staying on top of the ever-changing legal environment.
A REALTORŪ by Any Other Name
Coined in 1916, the term REALTORŪ quickly became a vital and enduring tool in conveying the benefits of membership in the association. Here’s the story of how it happened.
Liability: Is Your Blog Legal?
The very nature of a blog makes you, the blogger, vulnerable to legal liabilities from a host of issues including copyright infringement and fair housing violations.
Make Sure Your Ads Don’t Discriminate
If you’re not careful, your advertisements’ words and images may inadvertently show bias against protected classes under the Fair Housing Act.
Foreclosures: New Laws Can Sting Investors
As states busily try to stamp out such foreclosure “rescue” schemes, they’re enacting laws that sometimes snare legitimate investors.
In Court: E-mails Can Be Binding
E-mail may be quick and informal, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hold up in court.
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)
Ethics Tip of the Month
It doesn’t matter how many hours you’ve spent showing them homes — another practitioner can step in at any time and close the deal unless you have an exclusive buyer representation agreement.
