Realtors concerned with kickback rules 
NAR handouts focus on RESPA compliance, referral fees
By Samantha Peterson, Thursday, November 18, 2004.Inman News®
To show its concern over real estate professionals understanding how to comply with kickback regulations in the complex Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the National Association of Realtors has issued two white papers that explain in detail some of the guidelines.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development polices compliance of RESPA, which governs industry kickbacks and payoffs. The real estate industry in the last decade has pushed the limits of the law in order to capture revenues from affiliated businesses with lending and title companies.
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