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Since last year, REALTORS® have been required to follow the NAR settlement rules requiring the use of buyer representation agreements. However, effective January 1, 2025, REALTORS® are also subject to a new law, Assembly Bill 2992, which in many ways goes further than the NAR settlement in mandating the use of buyer representation agreements.

SAMCAR was recently alerted, again, to complaints regarding REALTORS®' signs placed in violation of Municipal Code. REALTORS® must be diligent about obeying local city ordinances and rules about placement of open house and directional signs by becoming familiar with city sign ordinances. Information on city sign ordinances can be found on the SAMCAR Website.

Recently, a SAMCAR broker shared the story of a REALTOR® being attacked by a prospective "client" at a showing appointment in San Bruno, which was generated by an internet lead and set up through e-mail. We are told that the agent is ok and the authorities are now involved. With the number of potential risks in the course of conducting day-to-day real estate business, REALTOR® Safety is always a top priority of your associations. Read more for showing appointment safety tips and REALTOR® Safety resources from NAR.