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Window to the Law: Avoiding Vacant Land Scams
Scammers posing as property owners target lien-free vacant land and unoccupied properties, resulting in wire fraud and potential liability for unwary agents. Learn how to spot common red flags and what actions you can take to verify a seller’s identity and prevent these fraudulent transactions. Be sure to download the Vacant Land Scam Tip Sheet […]
Window to the Law: Working with Non-English Speaking Clients
Multilingual and non-English speaking consumers represent a large and growing segment of the real estate market. Knowing how to serve these consumers is not only a good business strategy, it helps real estate professionals stay compliant with fair housing laws. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Vaccine Policies for Real Estate
Vaccine mandates are making headlines, but how do vaccine policies apply to real estate brokerages? Get tips and best practices to consider when providing real estate services in light of the ongoing pandemic, including seller vaccine requirements and avoiding potential fair housing pitfalls. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Criminal Background Checks and Fair Housing
Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to inform and educate members about important aspects of being a real estate professional. Watch for this series each month in RISMedia’s Daily Real Estate Advisor. Overly broad bans on renting to individuals with criminal records may lead […]
Window to the Law: Housing Vouchers and Fair Housing
Recent lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination for rejecting Section 8 tenants illustrate the importance of understanding and complying with state and local fair housing laws in addition to the federal Fair Housing Act. These best practices can help guide real estate professionals in this area. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Best Practices for Buyer Love Letters
Buyers competing in a hot real estate market might try to stand out from the crowd by sending a “love letter” to the seller. Real estate professionals can use these best practices to help both buyers and sellers avoid potential fair housing violations that love letters can trigger. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan
Common scenarios like providing a buyer with school information or taking a pocket listing can open up real estate professionals to potential discrimination issues. Find out how NAR is addressing these scenarios and more with its ACT! Initiative. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Showing Guidance During a Pandemic
In-person showings can be a potentially risky activity, as the coronavirus is still actively spreading in many parts of the country. By following a few key guidelines, real estate professionals can serve the best interests of their clients in selling or buying a home, while also protecting the health and wellbeing of all concerned. www.nar.realtor […]
Window to the Law: How to Handle Multiple Offers
Multiple offer scenarios can be stressful for sellers, buyers and their brokers. By following a few fundamental principles, real estate professionals can help their clients navigate multiple offers, alleviate misunderstandings and reduce the risk of discrimination. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing