Members often ask about the ethical boundaries regarding interference with another brokerage’s exclusive representation. The answer is found in Article 16’s Standards of Practice.
Paying the mortgage and repairs on a home in your partner’s name may still give you legal rights, even if your name isn’t on the deed.
Property managers who fail to comply with updated lead paint rules risk lawsuits, project shutdowns, insurance denial and fines up to $40,000 per violation.
The new and updated listing, leasing and compensation forms reflect MLS policy changes, current laws and local requirements, with older versions retired and replaced.
A Realtor Broker learned one of their sales associates was reposting false and misleading statements on social media about a local appraiser and international real estate brokers. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics? Are appraisers and international brokers included in the definition of real estate professional under the Code?
A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.
The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.
Many Realtors think they have a good handle on Professional Standards. Most of it’s just common sense, right? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Professional Standards quiz game – Locate That Phrase!
