Law and Policy
What's New
Association Arbitration Process Upheld
(Sept. 1) Indiana appellate court rules that the association had arbitral immunity from litigation, and there was no duty appoint a representative peer panel.
Salesperson Denied Commissions
(Aug. 26) Pennsylvania bankruptcy court rules that licensee could not receive commissions because she was not licensed as a broker.
Chinese Drywall Update
(June 4) Read an insert to an environmental law book providing background on this new issue.
Price Increase or Unearned Fee? How to Protect Your Bottom Line
Read an article by NAR's General Counsel discussing a recently decided RESPA case and how this decision could impact the fee structure used by your brokerage firm.
"Make Our Marks Remarkable" Video
Watch a three-minute educational video to learn how you can protect the value of the REALTOR® mark by using it properly.
New Arbitration Search Tool
Visit the streamlined search page to easily locate arbitration case summaries on realtor.org, organized by both jurisdiction and by case type.
June Podcast: Social Media Risk Management
(June 9) NAR Risk Management Committee chair James “J.T.” Tsighis discusses newly created template for brokerages.
Create a Social Media Usage Policy
Download a template created by NAR's Risk Management Committee to help your firm design a policy for social media usage.
Featured Content
Videos Aid Brokerages with Risk Management
NAR's Risk Management Committee has produced three videos covering risk management planning, identity theft, and lead-based paint.
Model Letter for MLSs to Enforce New Membership Requirement
NAR has created a letter that MLSs can use when contacting participants who may not meet the requirements of the new rule.
Ethics Training Quick Reference Guide
Here's a one-stop tip guide for taking the free, online Code of Ethics training course.
Code of Ethics Video Series
The fastest and newest way to learn about the NAR Code of Ethics, these videos focus on what separates you, as a REALTOR®, from other real estate professionals.
