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May 21, 2013
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Law & Ethics: Feature Articles

  • A Worthwhile Incentive
    Thu, 05/09/2013

    Warranties are becoming a mainstay in real estate. Learn how to discuss the pros and cons of various plans with both buyers and sellers.

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  • Selling a Home Warranty? Know the Rules
    Thu, 05/09/2013

    Industry confusion persists with regard to pitching financial protection for home systems and appliances.

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  • What’s That Flying Over Your Listing?
    Mon, 02/25/2013

    Can drones might be used as a way to survey property and shoot aerial videos to help market and sell of listings? Legally, probably not — at least for now.

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  • Commentary: Hunt for Strategic Defaulters Overstated
    Fri, 10/19/2012

    Recent media reports have suggested that the FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac will start to take severe legal action against strategic defaulters. But are mortgage cops really going to chase down these individuals with the goal of locking them up?

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  • The Rise of the Unsightly Home
    Tue, 05/01/2012

    Your listing is less than perfect, and it’s going to take a miracle to sell. Learn about the market for “ugly” homes.

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  • 4 Home Technologies for Energy Efficiency
    Thu, 03/01/2012

    Help home owners shave $200 to $400 off their energy bills annually while increasing the long-term value of their home. The National Association of Home Builders offers these high-tech tips:

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  • 4 Code of Ethics Changes You Need to Know for 2012
    Thu, 03/01/2012

    The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ Board of Directors last year made several enhancements to the NAR Code of Ethics that take effect this year to help ensure the Code remains up-to-date as practitioners confront new situations. Here are four changes you’ll want to make note of.

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  • The 6 Most Challenging Code of Ethics Articles
    Thu, 03/01/2012

    REALTOR® Magazine ethics columnist Bruce Aydt, general counsel at Prudential Alliance, REALTORS®, in St. Louis, shares his thoughts on doing the right thing when faced with the six most challenging articles in the NAR Code of Ethics.

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  • 23 Federal Laws That Affect Residential Sales
    Thu, 03/01/2012

    Residential real estate has become more complex over the years as a result of laws enacted to protect consumers’ welfare. Here are 23 federal laws that play a part in residential real estate. The list is not exhaustive, but it provides an idea of how much of the real estate transaction falls under federal regulation.

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  • 9 Tips for Surviving a Deposition
    Thu, 03/01/2012

    With frustration levels high as buyers and sellers navigate short sales and REOs, the chance of getting snagged in a lawsuit is higher than it otherwise might be. Even if you aren’t personally named in a legal action, you could be subpoenaed to answer attorneys’ questions in a deposition if you had a role in a transaction gone bad. Before you’re deposed, here’s what you need to know.

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