Great article today on MSN Real Estate about the limits we as Realtors can go to when discussing the safety of a Neighborhood.

In Massachusetts the standard response of most Sale Agents will be “Under MA law we are not allowed to discuss the safety of a neighborhood. If you’d like, you can research crime statistics by contacting the local police department.” I know. I hate saying it as much as you do listening to it. Unfortunately under fair housing laws it can be seen as steering which is illegal if we promote certain neighborhoods over others.

Check out the link above to learn how to research neighborhoods. I will be adding the websites mentioned in the article to this blog so that you will have a quick reference point when it comes to Crime Statistics, School Systems, and Sex Offenders.

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