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Reminders on Fiduciary Duties in Real Estate

Jun 1, 2023 2 min read

When it comes to fiduciary duties in real estate, you must put your client’s best interest ahead of your own in all aspects of your real estate relationship.

Making Your Real Estate Office ADA Compliant

May 25, 2023 2 min read

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities

NY DOS Requirements: Broker Permission for Real Estate Agent Websites

May 18, 2023 2 min read

In accordance with the New York State Department of State (DOS) Advertising Regulations, real estate agents must seek permission from their brokers before establishing and managing a website.

Limiting the Risks of Using ChatGPT in Your Real Estate Business

May 11, 2023 3 min read

Many real estate professionals have turned to Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT to help them automatically generate listing, advertising, and marketing content.

New Flood Disclosures Required in All Residential Leases Starting June 21, 2023

May 3, 2023 2 min read

Effective June 21, 2023, new Section 231-b of the New York Real Property Law requires all residential leases to provide notice of the flood risk and flood history

Warning! Vacant Land Sale Scams are on the Rise

Apr 27, 2023 3 min read

Reports of vacant land sale scams are on the rise across the country, including on Long Island.

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Employers & Brokers with One or More Employees Must Update their Sexual Harassment Policies

Apr 20, 2023 2 min read

Earlier this month, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) updated New York State’s “Sexual Harassment Model Policy”, which provides a template for employers to comply with New York State laws prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Recent Lawsuit Is a Major Warning to Licensees Not to Discriminate Based on Lawful Source of Income

Apr 12, 2023 2 min read

A lawsuit filed last week by the Housing Rights Initiative against several Long Island real estate brokers alleging discrimination against undercover testers posing as voucher holders serves

You Cannot Use Another Licensee’s Listing Photos Without Permission

Apr 7, 2023 2 min read

Many licensees think they can copy and use another licensee’s property photographs because they were published to the MLS or social media

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Required Notices that Must be Provided at First Substantive Contact

Mar 31, 2023 3 min read

Licensees must provide the New York State Disclosure Form for Buyer and Seller (Agency Disclosure Form), the New York State Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure and, in the case of prospective renters, the Notice Disclosing Tenants

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