We're protecting you and the industry.

REALTORS® have access to programs to help protect them and their business. From legal assistance for cases to providing legal guidance, CCIAOR, as well as the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, have your back.

MAR attorneys can assist members with questions about current state and federal laws and regulations, permissible business practices, and important court rulings affecting real estate professionals in Massachusetts. The Legal Hotline is intended to provide general guidance to MAR members. Information received through the Legal Hotline is not to be used to counsel other real estate licensees or the public. Members are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel to assist with specific situations.

To Access the Legal Hotline:

Members may access the Hotline by calling 1-800-370-LEGAL (5342) or by sending an e-mail to legalhotline@marealtor.com
Please note that legal resources are available to MAR members as a benefit of membership.
The hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

February 4, 2025 Legal Updates

Massachusetts REALTORS®: Key MAR Forms Updates, Including Contract to Purchase

As of February 1, 2005, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) has released critical updates to its real estate forms. Key changes include revisions to Form 501 (Contract to Purchase), Form 694 (Termination of Listing Agreement), and Form 706 (Termination of Buyer Broker Agreement).