Avoid Trouble From Copyright Infringement With DMCA Safe-Harbor Provision
A member of Texas REALTORS® was sued recently because the member’s brokerage website was displayi...
From the Legal Hotline: When the MLS Lists Personal Property That Sellers Refuse to Give Up
Hotline callers frequently ask what happens when the MLS lists personal property as part of the pr...
The Difference Between Non-Disclosure and Confidential
I recently sold a home that was listed in the MLS and a neighbor called to ask me what the sales pri...
Can MLS Price Data Be Used in Advertising?
I’m sending a farming letter to a neighborhood where I’ve sold a home. Can I include the MLS sal...
What "Non-Disclosure" Doesn't Mean for Reporting Prices to the MLS
Do I have to report my client's sales price to the MLS?Yes. MLS rules state that sales of listed pro...
Can Offers of Compensation in the MLS Be Conditional?
From the Legal Hotline: MLS OffersWe sometimes get calls about whether listing brokers can make offe...
Will the Fridge Convey if it Wasn't In the Contract?
A seller authorized me to advertise in the MLS that her refrigerator conveys with the sale. But when...
Answers to Common Questions About "Coming Soon" Listings
Some multiple listing services have added an option for brokers to list properties as coming soon, ...
Do You Know the Answer to These 6 Common Legal Hotline Questions?
Besides your broker, where do you turn for trustworthy information about real estate transactions? E...
Has Zillow or Trulia contacted you about sale-price data?
Texas REALTORS® are receiving requests from Trulia to provide sold data. If you’ve received such ...
Do you have to be a member of a board to access its MLS?
I’m a principal REALTOR® member of my local board, but I also want access to MLS services from a ...
What to look for in licensing agreements with listing portals
If your MLS or brokerage is considering signing a license agreement with an online syndicator like Z...
Can a listing broker put a conditional offer in the MLS?
I saw a listing in the MLS that offered compensation for cooperating brokers of that MLS. The listin...