Law and Ethics

Real estate laws, court cases, and rules that may affect your commercial or residential real estate business.

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August 22, 2024

Now that practice changes have taken effect, ensure consumers are treated equally by developing policies to guide conversations about compensation.

After months of uncertainty, the U.S. Copyright Office appears poised to accept multiple listing service databases as copyrightable.

Privacy, accessibility, pay-to-play—engaging home buyers and sellers online is getting complicated.

Incorporating a community name into your marketing can put you at risk.

Law & Ethics: In Court Articles

The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo was a gathering place for reconciliation and recommitment to ending discrimination in housing.

Glean advice for legal marketing and advertising activities with settlement service providers in your market.

Law & Ethics: Ethics Articles

Law & Ethics: Law Articles

Some practitioners might not realize they’re violating fair housing laws. Here’s how to make sure your marketing is legal and ethical.

Make sure you aren't inadvertently violating the Fair Housing Act or state and local fair housing laws with your Facebook ads.

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