Test yourself on three common scenarios when you’re taking buyers on home tours. You have to watch your step legally every day. But how do you sidestep the legal land mines you might not be aware of? In a session called “Real Estate Karma: Is This Illegal, Unethical or Just Plain Rude?” during NAR NXT, …
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Oct 11
The Year Disclosure Became the Top Legal Issue
From disclosing property issues and multiple offers to the risks of buyer “love letters,” these were the top law and ethics topics on your radar this year. Ethical quagmires during showings, disclosure issues, the legal risks of artificial intelligence and buyer “love letters” proved to be big areas of concern this year for real estate …
Oct 10
3 Rules to Avoid a Copyright Claim on the Photos You Use
Follow these steps to ensure you’re not running afoul of the law when using pictures online. You have blogs, brochures and social media pages to fill with content, and a photo can be worth a thousand words—or a stiff financial penalty if you’re not minding copyright laws. Ignorance of the law is not a legal …
Oct 10
Ocean City NJ. Vacation home – 6 8th #1, Ocean City, NJ. 08226
6 8th #1, Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Listing courtesy of Nicholas Deckard – eXp REALTY $1,100,000 Est. Mortgage $7,288/mo*3 Beds2 Baths1763 sq.ft. Description about this home for sale at 6 8th #1, Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Welcome to your new waterfront oasis in Ocean City, NJ! With over 1,700 sq. ft. (50% more than the …
Oct 09
Delco / Broomall Home – 21 Dorset, Dr. Broomall, PA. 19008
21 Dorset, Dr. Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Robert Bangs – BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford $869,000 Est. Mortgage $6,415/mo*5 Beds4 Baths3292 sq. ft. Description about this home for sale at 21 Dorset, Dr. Broomall, PA. 19008 Thoughtfully designed with a fresh approach to contemporary sophistication. Experienced builders brought this beautiful Lawrence Park Split back …
Oct 09
Broker Isn’t Liable for a Slip and Fall
Iowa Supreme Court says it all boils down to possession of the property. One of the most common hazards at a showing? Slip and falls—and the lawsuits that might follow. But the particular circumstances of a case can have a big effect on the legal outcome, as demonstrated by a recent Iowa lawsuit in which …
Oct 06
Jersey Shore Vacation Home – 3700 Boardwalk #503S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243
3700 Boardwalk #503S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Jennifer Denunzio – SEA ISLE REALTY $765,000 Est. Mortgage $5,770/mo*2 Beds2 Baths1053 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 3700 Boardwalk #503S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Welcome to “The Spinnaker” condominium building, one of Sea Isle City’s most popular beach front …
Oct 05
Delco / Broomall Home – 352 Sussex Blvd. Broomall, PA. 19008
352 Sussex Blvd. Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Kristine Mckee – BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square $499,900 Est. Mortgage $3,668/mo*3 beds3 baths1520 SQ. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 352 Sussex Blvd. Broomall, PA. 19008 Welcome to 352 Sussex! This beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 bath split level home is ready for its new owners. …
Oct 05
Countering a Fair Housing Charge
The steps you need to take if you receive a fair housing complaint. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a fair housing complaint, you know how badly it can rock your world. Whatever the circumstances, you’ll have a better outcome if you take a serious, straightforward approach. Start by contacting your attorney. …
Oct 04
Addressing Bias in Appraisal Standards
The meticulous work of drafting a new ethics rule will pay off in clarity for our profession and the public. Nothing matters more to a service profession than public trust. REALTORS®, whether specializing in sales, appraisals, property management or other disciplines, need to be trusted by members of the public in order for our services …
Oct 04
Ocean City NJ Vacation Home – 870 E 7th St. #408 Ocean City, NJ. 08226
870 E 7th St. #408 Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Listing courtesy of Robert Gullo – Fox Real Estate-Ocean $349,900 Est. Mortgage $2,372/mo*1 Bed1 Bath Description about this home for sale at 870 E 7th St. #408 Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Ocean 7 Condominiums! Fully renovated with a proven track record of excellent rental income. Incredible …
Oct 03
Sea Isle City Vacation Home – 4420 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243
4420 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of John Mccann C. A. McCANN & SONS $1,700,000 Est. Mortgage $11,306/mo*5 Beds2 Baths2112 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 4420 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Waterfront!!Here is your opportunity to have a home on the water with it’s own …