Reduce Your Risk of Being Sued—Tip 7
Tip 7 of 12 Risk Reduction Techniques for your daily real estate practice
Controlling your Errors & Omissions should be the mission of all real estate professionals. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 12 risk reduction techniques you can use to minimize your legal liability and maximize your earning potential.
Tip 7: Familiarize yourself with fair housing laws.
Become familiar with and educate buyers and sellers about fair housing laws. Avoid using words and phrases in a discriminatory context in conversations and advertising. Never work with a discriminatory seller or buyer, and provide equal service to all.
Stay tuned for more—we have 5 more risk reduction tips to help you in your daily real estate practice! And check out our other blog posts; we have information on risk management training for your agents, using disclosure forms, what to look for in buying an E&O policy, and more. If you have ever encountered problems related to housing discrimination, please share. We’d love to hear from you!
