Law and Ethics

Staying out of legal trouble means knowing what you need to say—and when to say nothing at all.

Times change but ethical challenges don’t.

Make sure you know how to act if you have to answer questions from an attorney.

Protect yourself and polish your reputation by knowing how to present information—and when refer a client to someone else for assistance.

Poorly executed updates can trip up a home sale and pose safety concerns. Know what to look for at your next listing appointment.

Just as real estate professionals are struggling to understand what defines advances in efficiency and smart-home technology, appraisers are...

Unpermitted work on a home can stall sales years later. Here’s what your sellers should understand.

Property marketing is only one of the ways UAVs will bolster real estate.

Listing brokers can’t lower payments to selling agents after a purchase offer is made.

Real estate professionals have to keep fair housing practices in mind at all times, but what responsibilities face an appraiser when it comes to...