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Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

State laws and county/city laws define practices at a regional level.  Federal laws need to be broad as they apply to all 50 states and the terriories and the district of columbia.  Fair housing is a federal law example, having to install low flow toilets & showers and earthquake safety shutoffs on the gas meter is an example of a Los Angeles CITY law/code.

Jun 30, 2016 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

All laws are important.  Staying away from vertical stripes is important too.  

Jun 30, 2016 02:40 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

In Hawaii there are things that our state laws address that protect our island culture, our environment and our economy in ways federal laws ignore.

Jun 30, 2016 08:45 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Thats a great answer Michael Jacobs 

Jun 30, 2016 02:32 PM
Ambassador
5,049,133
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Barbara Todaro and Gabe Sanders gave good answers. There can be some distinct differences to be aware of

Jun 30, 2016 11:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Gabe Sanders gave you a great answer.

Jun 30, 2016 02:37 AM
Rainer
66,409
Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

In theory they fill in the gaps that are applicable to your state. In practice, many repeat federal law (sometimes literally verbatim) to provide enforcement power at the state level. 

Jun 30, 2016 02:27 AM
Ambassador
5,230,057
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Federal, state & local laws are important, regardless of which category they're in.  Federal, obviously is the more broad and local, more specific but, following them all is key to always doing the 'right thing!'

Jul 15, 2017 09:34 PM
Rainer
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Kevin Maxwell
K & K Printing - Pleasant Grove, UT
Industry Observer

The laws are there to differentiate local/state needs vs. what the government perceives as national needs.  Laws of this sort should be established to coincide with the needs of a community, not what the Federal government perceives as needed.  Likely the Federal officials that would establish a law, have never even been to the area that it would affect.

Jan 17, 2017 01:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

How do you come up with such questions? I'm very intrigued...:) 

Jul 03, 2016 04:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

They are the law.

Jun 30, 2016 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

 

Michael Jacobs nailed this one!

Jun 30, 2016 08:59 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The license laws are state laws.

Jun 30, 2016 08:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Minnette Olsen - states should have their own ways of handling real estate - they are all different..

Jun 30, 2016 04:47 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

You don't want to land on the "Go To Jail" spot!

Jun 30, 2016 03:36 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You have to follow the laws or you are going to have problems. This seems like a very basic question that maybe you didn't need to post here. 

Jun 30, 2016 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Real estate is local and States know what problems that keep arising thus new laws are put in place. 

Jun 30, 2016 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Real estate is local.

Jun 30, 2016 08:27 AM
Rainer
417,221
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

For example Texas is a state that has a number of laws that are unique to the Nation. If you are working, listing, representing in Texas you need to abide by local city code, STATE laws, Federal laws and general NAR rules. Layering of the do's and don'ts means making certain you know what you are doing 

Jun 30, 2016 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Minnette Olsen Simply put, it's the law.

Jun 30, 2016 03:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Because you can go to jail, be fined, sued, or all three if you don't obey them.

Jun 30, 2016 02:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

all laws are important including local by-laws when it comes to new construction and land..... we're just surrounded and totally controlled by laws on all levels....and it's often a good thing!!!!

Jun 30, 2016 02:06 AM