Welcome to RAYAC’s online Legal Corner. We have compiled articles, videos and legal resources from RAYAC, PAR and NAR. We have broken down the resources by topic below.
ADA Website
- ADA Website Issues what REALTORS need to know– PAR Just Listed Article March 2022
Advertising
- Advertising Compliance is Real-PAR Just Listed Article October 2022
- Advertising Sold Properties– From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2022
- Electronic Advertising Reminder for REALTORS-RAYAC Connection, May 2019
- When Can you Place a Sign in a Yard? From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, January 2019
- Everything You Need to Know About Team Advertising-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2019
Agency
- Don’t Be A Secret Agent-PAR Just Listed Article November 2021
- Myths Surrounding Designated Agency-RAYAC Connection February 2021
- When A Close Relative or Friend Wants to Buy Your Listed Property-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2020
- Just What Kind of an Agent Are You?-RAYAC Connection November 2019
Agreement of Sale
- Sale and Settlement Contingencies Explained-PAR Just Listed Article March 2023
- Commonly Misunderstood Clauses in the Agreement of Sale-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2022
- Notes on Terminating the Agreement of Sale-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2020
- Revised PAR Agreement of Sale-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, January 2019
- Does “As Is” Really Mean “As Is” Part II-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, November 2020
- Does “As Is” Really Mean “As Is” Part I-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, August 2018
Antitrust
- Antitrust for Real Estate Professionals-NAR Window to the Law Video March 2022
Appraisers
- How to Handle Appraisal Issues-RAYAC Connection, November 2020
- Blacklisting Appraisers-RAYAC Connection, January 2020
- Can Agents Talk to Appraisers? From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, January 2020
Business Privilege Tax
- Do REALTORS Need to Pay the Business Privilege Tax?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, November 2019
Buyer Love Letters
- Buyer Love Letters, Are They Really A Good Idea?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2021
Cash Offers
- Do We Have a Cash Deal?-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2022
Closing Costs
- Estimated Closing Costs, Are they Really Mandatory?-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2024
Coming Soon
- Can I Present an Offer When a Property is in a Coming Soon Status?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, February 2021
Commissions
- I Challenge You to a Dual (or Variable Rate) Commission!-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2021
Contract Timing
- Does Anybody Really Care What Time it is?-PAR Just Listed Article, July 2019
- Fessing Up-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2018
- Communicating Acceptance: When is the Agreement of Sale Officially Formed?-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2018
Cyber Fraud
- Avoid Cyber Liability-NAR REALTOR Magazine, March 2020
Deposits
- Nope, You Don’t Get to File a Lis Pendens Over a Mere Deposit Dispute-PAR Just Listed Article January 2022
- The Return of the Disputed Deposit Funds-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, March 2021
- Show Me the Deposit Money-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth January 2021
- Deposits: Too Little too Late-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
Do Not Call Resources and Telemarketing
- More Telemarketing Lawsuits Ensnare Agents and Brokers-NAR Article April 2024
- Updated Guidance for TCPA Compliance-NAR Window to the Law Video March 2024
- Updates to the Do Not Call Law-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2019
- PAR Don Not Call Resource Web Page
Estate Sales
- Estate Sales 101-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video April 2024
Fair Housing
- PHRC Top Fair Housing Complaints-PAR Just Listed Article July 2022
- Advertising within the Fair Housing Framework-NAR Window to the Law Video April 2022
- Criminal Background Checks and Fair Housing-NAR Window to the Law Video November 2021
- Clients and Discrimination-PAR Just Listed Article, August 2019
- Facebook and Fair Housing-PAR Just Listed Article, August 2018
- NAR Fair Housing Resource Web Page
HOA
- Can My Buyer Waive Receipt of HOA Docs?-PAR Just Listed March 2022
Independent Contractor
- Independent Contractor Best Practices-NAR Window to the Law Video January 2024
Inspections
- Do I Need a Point of Sale Inspection on this Property?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video April 2024
- Waiving Inspections Doesn’t Really Mean I’m Waiving Inspections, Does It?-RAYAC Connection June 2021
- It’s All About the Inspections-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2021
- The ABCs of the BRI and CTA 5 years Later– RAYAC Connection May 2021
- Waiving Inspection Contingencies in a Seller’s Market-PAR Just Listed Article, October 2019
- If the Inspection is “Unsatisfactory” to Buyer” how Bad Does it Have to Be?-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2019
- Home Inspections Specifications-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2018
Mediation
- How Mediation Works-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, August 2019
- Mediation, is it Binding?-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2018
Photos
- Wait That’s My Listing Photo-Realtor Magazine Article, September 2019
Power of Attorney
- Powers of Attorney and Real Estate Transactions-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2021
- How to Sign Docs as a Business, Estate, or Acting Under a Power of Attorney-PAR Just Listed Article, September 2019
Private Roadway Maintenance
- Private Roadway Maintenance Agreement Signed Into Law-PAR Just Listed Article, October 2021
Property Management Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Myths: Separating Facts from Fiction-PAR Just Listed Article September 2024
- The Tenant Died, Now What? -PAR Just Listed Article December 2021
- When Does Property Management Not Require a Real Estate License? PAR Just Listed Article, July 2021
- Removing Unwanted Occupants-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2020
- Tenant Screening-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2018
- Tenant’s With Criminal History-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2018
- Charging Last Month’s Rent in Advance-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2018
- Tax Sale vs. Sheriff Sale: What Investment Buyers Need to Know. RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, December 2019
- PAR Property Management Resource Web Page
Real Estate Office
- Where is the Office-PAR Just Listed Article November 2021
- Managing Business Records Efficiently-NAR Window to the Law Video May 2022
Security Cameras
- Video and Audio Surveillance Legal Issues– NAR Window to the Law Video February 2022
- Is Somebody Watching You?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, October 2019
Seller’s Property Disclosure
- Something Breaks, Floods or Needs Repair Right before settlement– PAR Just Listed September 2021
- Timing Issues with Seller Disclosure– RAYAC Connection, February 2022
- When a Sale is Terminated, What Happens to That Inspection?-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2020
- Top Items You Need to Know on Seller’s Property Disclosure-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, September 2019
- Do I Really Need to Disclose That?-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2019
- Supreme Court Decision Affects Seller Disclosure Law-RAYAC Connection, September 2018
Service Animals
- Assistance Animals, Your Most Pressing Questions Answered-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2022
- What is the Difference Between Service Animals and Assistance Animals?-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
- Are Emotional Support Animals Permitted in a “no pets allowed” property-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
- New Law Provides Guidance for Landlords on Tenants with Assistance and Service Animals-RAYAC Connection, April 2019
Short-Term Rentals
- Can This Be a Short Term Rental?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video August 2024
- Courts Issue Decision on Short-Term Rentals-PAR Just Listed Article, June 2019
- Court Says Real Estate License Not Required to Manage Short-Term Rentals-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2022
Solar
- Solar Leases: Landowners Beware-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2020
- Solar Panel Financing Issue-NAR Window to the Law Video
Tax Assessments
- Tax Assessments Going Up After the Sale of a Home-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video November 2023
Vendors
- Seller Choosing Buyer’s Vendors-RAYAC Connection, July 2017
Wholesaling
- Changes to Wholesaling in Real Estate-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video December 2024
- Wholesaling Real Estate: What it is and What it isn’t-RAYAC Connection, April 2021
