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Summer, 2024: Max Out Member Value

What NAR Legal Affairs Does for Members (and You)

July 31, 2024
Risk Management, Legal, Copyright
It all falls under the bucket of association and member value.

The National Association of REALTORS® Legal Affairs Team offers a variety of resources that help manage risks and keep members informed on legal issues that may affect their day-to-day business decisions. The team is available to respond to legal inquiries regarding association operations. While we cannot provide specific legal advice, we can provide general guidance and help point you in the right direction.

National Association of REALTORS® Legal Affairs Team Resources

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Association Benefits

  • Outreach Visits
  • Trademark Protection and Enforcement
  • Legal Counsel Summit
  • Legal Action Program
  • NAR Insurance Program

Risk Management Resources

  • Window to the Law
  • Legal Case Summaries
  • Reference Pages
  • Real Estate Brokerage Essentials
  • Hot Topics in Broker Risk Reduction
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Association Benefits

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Executive Outreach Program

Invite an NAR legal team member to provide a virtual or in-person outreach visit. We also provide training for statewide groups of AEs and association legal counsel.

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Logos and Trademark Rules

Preserve the federal trademark registration of the REALTOR® marks, create and increase goodwill, and maintain the original intended purpose and meaning of the term “REALTOR®.” You can download the Membership Marks Manuals and videos for members. Sample cease and desist letters aid in trademark enforcement efforts.

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2024 NAR Legal Counsel Summit

For association legal counsel each fall, this two-day program provides valuable information on legal topics, such as antitrust matters and industry litigation updates.

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Legal Action Program

Get financial assistance to support litigation of significance to associations and real estate professionals. Requests for assistance include legal issues such as property rights, First Amendment, enforcement of association arbitration awards and more.

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NAR Insurance Program

Gain professional liability, cyber, crime and patent insurance coverage as an association or association-owned MLS in compliance with NAR policies. Directors, officers, member volunteers and staff are also generally covered.

Risk Management Resources

Window to the Law

Window to the Law

Released monthly, these videos provide short, consumable insights and tips on a legal topic of interest.

Legal Case Summaries

Topics range from broker disclosure issues to contracts and fair housing, so members can understand the impact of court decisions.

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The Association (HI)STORY

August 25, 2022

In conjunction with the NAR Library & Archives team, Legal Affairs maintains several topic pages on nar.realtor, covering subjects ranging from artificial intelligence and data privacy to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and wire fraud.

Real Estate Brokerage Essentials

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December 17, 2019

A comprehensive business tool for brokers to minimize their risk for legal liability, this book covers topics such as licensing issues, dealing with consumers, intellectual property concepts, and how to understand and deal with tough business issues.

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