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Access Legal Guidance Through the MAR Legal Hotline

A valuable benefit of your GBAR and Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® membership.

As REALTOR® member in Massachusetts, you have access to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) Legal Hotline—a member-exclusive service offering general guidance on legal matters related to real estate practice in Massachusetts.

MAR staff attorneys are available to help you navigate questions related to:

  • State and federal laws and regulations
  • Permissible real estate business practices
  • Court decisions impacting your role as a real estate professional

The Legal Hotline is designed to assist with general legal questions. It does not replace the need for your own legal counsel for specific or complex matters, and it should not be used to advise clients, customers, or other licensees.

How to Access the Hotline

GBAR members can connect with the MAR Legal Hotline:
Call: 1-800-370-LEGAL (5342)
Email: legal@marealtor.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Important Terms of Use

  • The Legal Hotline provides general guidance, not legal advice.
  • No attorney-client relationship is formed, and communications are not confidential.
  • Information received should not be shared or used to advise others, including clients, customers, or fellow agents.
  • Salespersons who use the hotline should be aware that a summary of the conversation may be shared with their Broker of Record.
  • The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® is not liable for any misuse or misinterpretation of information provided.

Have a legal question?
Use this valuable benefit to help protect your business and stay informed—just one of the many ways GBAR and MAR support your success as a REALTOR® in Massachusetts.

 

 

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