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Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Is this a serious question? They are important because they exist. They are important because if you act in violation of them you might have a bit of a problem and then some.

Jan 13, 2017 04:01 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,402
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

If you need to ask this question, real estate may not be the best field for you.

Jan 13, 2017 02:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

jail time may not be as bad now as it was decades ago.... three balanced meals; a library and a gym.... what more do you need...

Jan 13, 2017 04:15 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,042
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

All laws are important.  

Jan 13, 2017 05:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Because they are.

Jan 13, 2017 05:05 AM
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

Nina Hollander nailed this one!

Jan 13, 2017 05:01 AM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Because you need to follow both!

Jan 13, 2017 01:14 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am with Nina Hollander on this.  

Jan 13, 2017 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Because local laws say no asking of student questions via anonymous.  You have been reported.

Jan 13, 2017 09:40 AM
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2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Britannica says:

Tenth Amendment, amendment (1791) to the Constitution of the United States, part of the Bill of Rights, providing the powers “reserved” to the states.

The full text of the Amendment is:

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

 

Jan 13, 2017 08:06 AM
Ambassador
2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

What Nina Hollander said!  And, Here is a link to the many asnwers given one of the other times this question was asked.

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA answer may be closest to what you are looking for:
"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."

Jan 13, 2017 06:17 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,375
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy Kelley nailed this one!

Jan 13, 2017 05:52 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

To stay out of jail.

Jan 13, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Where is the law against anonymous questions?

Jan 13, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

It gives the citizen the option to choose the free public housing that may be in their future.

Jan 13, 2017 04:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No idea. 

Jun 14, 2019 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I'm sorry but this sounds like a filler question so I guess that's why you posted anonymously? Cause this sounds like something you should have learned in elementary school.

Dec 04, 2017 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Well, all the laws are important. If we do not abide by......

Jan 15, 2017 09:32 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Mr Goulet, my jr high civics teacher may be able to help with this one.

Jan 15, 2017 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Because he state has different laws.

Jan 15, 2017 08:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Laws are important, you have to follow them or suffer the consequences.

Jan 14, 2017 08:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Really?  Laws are iportnat all over the world

Jan 13, 2017 10:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Just know that they are important. The law is there for a reason. Do you really want to break any laws. 

Jan 13, 2017 08:55 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

Because if you intend to stay of of court and jail you will follow the law, state, local or federal.

Jan 13, 2017 06:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The state is hands on while the feds just blanket the area

Jan 13, 2017 01:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

to protect the public

Jan 13, 2017 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Others have answered

Jan 13, 2017 08:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

We don't have any states in our great nation so we don't have any state laws.

Jan 13, 2017 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
608,881
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Real estate is local. States issue RE licenses not the federal government. Federal laws, state laws and local city and municiple laws must all be adhered to.

Fair Housing and Lead paint disclosure are federal laws. Most everything else is state and local.

Jan 13, 2017 07:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

State laws augment Federal laws as they may apply on a State level. Since they are passed into law by the State Legislature, they can be just as important.

Jan 13, 2017 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

It is more specific to the needs of the local region.

Jan 13, 2017 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Because they dictate how I operate my business.

Jan 13, 2017 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
815,253
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

I Like ROYs answer

Jan 13, 2017 05:21 AM