Industry News

How to handle bidding wars legally

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator on Unsplash

REALTOR Magazine

Ultra-competitive housing markets have fueled bidding wars as buyers frantically compete for a limited number of homes for-sale. Real estate professionals are finding themselves helping their home-buying clients navigate multiple offer situations. But they must be careful to avoid misunderstandings and reduce the risk of discrimination in the process, too.

“Real estate professionals can help avoid complaints and fair housing issues while helping both the buyer and seller understand their options,” Deanne Rymarowicz, associate counsel at NAR, says in a new “Window to the Law” video posted at NAR.realtor.

Rymarowicz highlights three principles for real estate professionals to follow when navigating multiple offer situations:

Read the rest of the story online here: How to Handle Bidding Wars Legally

Related posts

Seven ways single female buyers differ from other homebuyers

jlspr

Washington Realtors Legal Hotline video: when a seller backs out

jlspr

Washington REALTORS® announces the Margo Wheeler Aspiring Leader Grant

jlspr