March 10, 2020 Legal Updates MAR Legal Hotline
Legal Hotline: What Do I Do About a Failed Title 5 Inspection?
I am selling a home that has a failed Title 5 inspection. What are my seller’s options?
News & Updates
February 11, 2020 Legal Updates
What Happens When a Referral Fee is Not Paid?
You referred one of your clients to another REALTOR®. Now, you need that referral fee you negotiated...but, it's not being paid. What happens next?
February 11, 2020 Legal Updates MAR Legal Hotline
Are Smart Home Devices Fixtures?
The home your clients just saw had all the latest smart home devices. Do they stay with the property when they buy it? As with all good legal answers - it depends.
December 4, 2019 Member Benefits
Instagram Best Practices for REALTORS®
Instagram is a tool to help REALTORS® not only grow their business but create brand recognition while staying connected with past and future clients. Here are some best practices to use it effectively and while staying compliant with REALTOR® regulations and state/federal laws.
July 1, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
How Owners of Short-Term Rentals Can Register Their Property
Owners of short-term rentals, called "operators" under the Massachusetts short-term rental law,needs to register their property by November 1, 2019. They will receive a certificate number that needs to be given to real estate brokerages to remit the taxes collected on their rentals.
June 4, 2019 Legal Updates MAR Legal Hotline
Legal Hotline: We have a signed offer, but no deposit. What now?
A broker receives an offer, but not a deposit. Do we have a binding contract? A contract to purchase real estate is binding if there is a written offer, acceptance, and consideration. Well, what is consideration in a real estate contract?
