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Law & Ethics: Feature Articles

  • 10 Facts About the NAR Code of Ethics
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    Did you know..? Here's a quick look at features of the code.

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  • Ad Language: Keep it Fair
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    As a rule of thumb, property ads and promotions should focus on describing the property, not the sellers or potential buyers. Here are some fair housing guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on acceptable and unacceptable advertising phrases.

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  • 3 Tax Law Changes That Affect Your Business
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    Here are tax provisions to be aware of in the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, signed by President George W. Bush on Oct. 22, 2004, and in some IRS code changes.

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  • Professional Courtesy: 18 Ways to Show it Every Day
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    Real estate is a reputation business. Here are ways your associates can bolster your company’s reputation by showing respect for the public, the properties they show, and their peers.

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  • 3 Ways to Respond to Buyer Questions That Challenge Fair Housing Law
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    You’ve heard it a hundred times from buyers, and you still don’t have a good answer: “What kinds of people live in this neighborhood?” Here's a guide.

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  • 10 Transaction Documents You Must Keep
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    It’s tempting once closing is over to dump the mountain of paper that every real estate transaction seems to generate. But clean out judiciously.

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  • Real Estate Law in a Nutshell
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    With so many federal laws and regulations governing real estate activities, it’s all too easy to forget one or two in the heat of a sale. Here’s an easy-to-use cheat sheet for some major laws affecting real estate.

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  • 6 Must-know Escrow Facts
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    In some states, escrow agents handle all aspects of a closing; in others their responsibilities begin and end with the earnest money deposit. But handling the money can be tricky, so be sure you know your client’s rights.

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  • Eight 1031 Exchange Rules You Can't Ignore
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    Tax-deferred exchanges are great ways to postpone capital gains taxes on you or your clients’ real estate investments. But be sure you follow the rules.

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  • 5 Provisions Every Buyer's Agreement Should Have
    Tue, 03/01/2005

    Make sure your next buyer's agreement follows these standards.

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