Author: www.nar.realtor - Legal

Find out what real estate professionals need to know to help combat money laundering schemes in real estate, including updates to two FinCEN rules: Geographic Targeting Orders and the new Beneficial Ownership Rule.

Learn concrete and easy steps to interrupt implicit biases and stereotypical thinking that get in the way of fairness and equal professional service.

Learn how implicit bias can result in fair housing and code of ethics violations that may harm others and undermine the experience of purchasing a home.

Learn how our unconscious brains use assumptions as shortcuts that can affect our thinking and behavior.

Learn how DEI strategies can help lower the risk of discrimination and harassment claims and how to start implementing a DEI plan.

In Texas and Idaho, the WOTUS rule will not be in effect based on this court’s ruling, but nationwide, the rule is effective as of March 20, 2023, pending other legal challenges.

Homebuyer could not establish agents failed to disclose material information in violation of professional obligations.

Home buyers or sellers may back out of a home sale for any number of reasons, but lawsuits are a real risk. Know how to protect yourself.

NAR, along with the American Property Owners Alliance and the Minnesota REALTORS®, filed the amicus brief in support of the property owner’s entitlement to the surplus equity, arguing the state statute effectuates an unconstitutional taking of private property under the Fifth Amendment.

A contract termination can be stressful for both parties. Use these strategies and legal considerations to best navigate your clients through the unfortunate, and sometimes unavoidable, circumstance of a purchase agreement cancelation.