Law & Ethics Knowledgebase
The Law & Ethics Knowledgebase is intended to provide our members with the resources and answers they need to conduct their business. No information provided herein constitutes legal advice, and NVAR encourages everyone to consult their own attorney.
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What is the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule?
New FTC Rule Requires Short Sale Disclosures
Listing a Short Sale in the MLS
Ask NVAR- Advertising 101- What Every Realtor(r) Must Know
The Ins and Outs of Section 8 Housing
Pets v. Service Animals: what every landlord should know
On the Road Again - or Not? Manufactured [Mobile] Homes Defined
Listing Compensation in the MLS
MLS Listing Photos
Pets v. Service Animals: what every landlord should know
For Disclosure of Brokerage Relationships, Timing is Key
VREB Violations? Voluntary Compliance May Mitigate Penalties
Combination Boxes: Not The Lockbox Of Choice, Always Follow Listing Agreement Rules And Our Code
Combo Boxes - Not the Lockbox of Choice
Affiliate Member Access to the Lockbox System
Changes Ahead - Agency ABCs: Understanding the Basics of Virginia Agency Law
On the Road Again - or Not? Manufactured [Mobile] Homes Defined
For Disclosure of Brokerage Relationships, Timing is Key
RESPA Roundup: Payments to Subordinate Lien Holders on HUD-1?
Administrative Fees and Inactive Licenses May Pose Hidden Threats
MRIS Intricacies: Net Sales Price Commissions Explained; Beware of Potential CRESPA Violations
Do Rental Transactions Mirror the Practices in Sales?
To Tell or Not to Tell: Listing Confidentiality
MLS Listing Photos
Examples of Offenses Subject to the New NVAR Citation System
2011 Realtor Code of Ethics Has Substantive and Procedural Changes
Are you a Savvy Realtor Trademark User?
Ask NVAR: Ensuring That Your Tanks Do not Tank - Understanding the Well and Septic Addendum
Is the NVAR Regional Sales Contract assignable?
On the Road Again - or Not? Manufactured [Mobile] Homes Defined
What Information Must I Include in My Advertisements?
Can a Non-Licensee Receive a Commission?
Does This Guy Have a License?
Steps to Ensure Payment: Compensation for Non-Local Agents
REO Property - No Commission for Licensees?
Spell Out Specifics When Offering Bonuses
Leasing with Impunity? A Landlords Guide to Diplomatic Immunity
New FTC Rule Requires Short Sale Disclosures
For Disclosure of Brokerage Relationships, Timing is Key
Suggested Procedures Manual
NVAR offers a "Suggested Procedures Manual" which provides helpful advice to both agents and brokers. (Click to Download)
Beyond the Golden Rule
In 2009, NVAR created a Special Edition of Update Magazine, specifically focusing on ethics issues. It was entitled, "Beyond the Golden Rule: Ethical Practice Means Professionalism"
Articles: Beyond the Golden Rule
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The Golden Rule from NVAR's Chairman of the Board Beyond the Golden Rule... Our Code of Ethics Matters...
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Ethics Enforcement Which Process Does What? Enforcing the Code of Ethics...
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Perspectives on Ethics Challenges Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing Market By...
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The Golden Rule - Building Your Success Follow The Golden Rule: Doing So Will Help Build Your...
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MLS Status of Properties Realtors® Need Detective Instincts: Status Of Properties...
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