Law and Ethics

For the second time in two weeks, the Supreme Court upholds private property rights after NAR steps in.

These eight points from NAR Legal Affairs will help you bring transparency to conversations about compensation.

The FCC is stepping up enforcement of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the National Do Not Call Registry. Some real estate pros are being accused of unlawfully using telemarketing calls and texts for promotional purposes. Here’s how to stay out of legal trouble.

Misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. Here are the facts you should know.

The use of floorplans in real estate marketing has come under scrutiny. Here are some best practices.

Ongoing litigation offers an opportunity for transparency and to demonstrate your value.

Don’t target owners of MLS-listed properties for outgoing referrals. Even though it’s not a solicitation of another broker’s listing, it violates Article 16 of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.

Recent legislation is challenging the classification of real estate professionals. NAR provides tips to guide brokerages on worker classifications.

In 1948, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on restrictive covenants in real estate. Three-quarters of a century later, REALTORS® are reckoning with the past as they work to bring equal housing opportunity to all. 

Know how to comply with the agency’s updated guidelines about using endorsements and testimonials appropriately in your digital marketing.