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Archived Risk Management Articles
as seen in the ARD
by K. Michelle Lind

2008
January - Lawsuits and Real Estate Licensees
February - 2008 AAR Residential Lease Agreement
March - Referrals and Recommendations
April - The AAR Buyer’s Inspection Notice and Seller’s Response Form
May - Contractual Limitations on Liability
June - Lease/purchase and Lease/option Agreements
July - Selling Properties After Foreclosure
August - Short Sales - Revised Froms and New Resources
September - New Law Affecting the Real Estate Industry
October - What If a Residential Rental Property Goes into Foreclosure during the lease? - By Carlton Casler November - Ethics Hearing Basics
December - Do Commission Disputes Interfere in the Transaction? - By Carlton Casler

2007
January - Leasing and Property Management
February - Independent Contractor Agreement Basics
March - Statutory Disclosure Laws
April - Residential Contract - Related Forms and Addenda Quiz
May - 2nd Anniversary Residential Resale Contract Quiz
June - Mortgage Fraud Red Flags
July - Short Sale Transactions
August - Reducing Transaction Risks
September - Risk Management Through Communications

October - FAQs About the Buyer Disapproval Provisions of the AAR Resale Contract
November - Wraparound Financing
December - FAQs about SB 1062: The HOA For Sale Sign Legislation
 

2006
January - Real Estate Advertising Complaints on the Increase
February - RESPA Compliance Reduces Risk
March -  An Antitrust Violation is a Risk You Do Not Want To Take!
April - The Importance of Working within Your Area of Expertise
May - 2005 Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract One Year Anniversary Quiz
June - More Contract Questions!
July - Don’t Become a Fair Housing Statistic
August - Due Diligence
September - Buying or Selling in Homeowner’s Associations
October - Following the Loan Approval Process
November - Leasing Real Property
December -  Risk Management Results in Quality Service


2005
January - Welcome to the New Risk Management Section of the ARD
February - The Importance of Reviewing the Title Commitment
March - When in Doubt - Disclose!
April - Reduce Your Risk of Agency Violations
May - Contracts and Contingencies
June - Q&A on the Cure Period Provision in the AAR Residential Resale Real Estate Contract
July - FAQs on the 2005 Residential Contract
August - Inspection Period Issues in the Residential Contract
September - Comply with the Standard of Care
October - Buyer Education Can Reduce Risk!
November -  The Importance & Availability of Subdivision Public Reports
December -  Claims Against Brokers in Arizona




K. Michelle Lind, Esq.
Michelle is general counsel to the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (“AAR”) and a State Bar of Arizona board certified real estate specialist. She serves as the primary legal advisor to the association, provides legal direction in the development of standard forms, is involved in legislative advocacy, and assists in the association’s educational efforts.
Please note that this article is of a general nature and may not be updated or revised for accuracy as statutory or case law changes following the date of first publication. Further, this article reflects only the opinion of the author, is not intended as definitive legal advice and you should not act upon it without seeking independent legal counsel.



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