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Inman Connect A Realtor’s publicly stated interpretation of religious scripture can violate the Realtor Code of Ethics, according to case interpretations approved by a committee of the National Association of Realtors. The 1.4 million-member trade group kicked off its midyear conference, the Realtors Legislative Meetings, on Monday with virtual, live streamed meetings of the Professional Standards Forum and the Professional Standards Committee. As promised, the committee voted on case interpretations of a new policy against hate speech NAR’s board of directors approved in November. Th...

Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Inman Connect We want to help you make more money — right now. All month, go Back to Basics with Inman as real estate pros share what’s working now and how they’re setting up to profit in a post-pandemic world. As any agent or broker knows, real estate transactions involve plenty of paperwork and legal issues. As one of the biggest investmen...

Robert Backer: Licensed Versus Competent Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - by Robert Backer, president, Greater Chattanooga Realtors In both Tennessee and Georgia, there is no license specific to residential or commercial real estate. Regardless of the transaction type, we must adhere to the rules and laws in that regard. As realtors, we have a license to practice either residential or commercial, but should we? It depends. Article 11 of the Realtor Code of Ethics identifies nine real estate disciplines – residential real estate brokerage, real property management, commercial and industrial re...

Violating the National Association of Realtors’ new policy against hate speech is considered a serious offense and will be punished accordingly, according to the fourth of six monthly training webinars the 1.4 million-member trade group is hosting in the wake of the ethics changes. The changes, which became effective immediately on Nov. 13 and are not retroactive, apply NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice to all of a Realtor’s activities, not just those related to real estate; prohibit hate and harassing speech against protected classes; prohibit all discrimination, not just...

Members of the National Association of Realtors who participated in a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month that resulted in five deaths won’t face any discipline under the Realtor Code of Ethics, but may face sanctions under the trade group’s membership rules. NAR has been tight-lipped about possible penalties for any of its members who participated in the insurrection. So far, two real estate agents have been arrested in connection with the violent assault: Klete Keller, a former five-time Olympic swimming medalist for the U.S. and a current commercial real estate agent, ...