Just read an interesting piece in Realtor online magazine. The article claims there have been over 100 judgements valued at 17 million dollars against real estate bloggers in the last 3 years. 60% were for defemation, 25% for copywright infringement, and 10% for privacy. One agent in Miami is fighting a 25 million dollar lawsuit for claiming a developer went bankrupt. Seems to be a fine line between free speech and landing your butt in jail! What do ya think?
Show All Comments
Sort:
Potomac, MD
That is a very good point. We may be free, just not from loose tounge, or fingers in this case.
Jun 14, 2008 01:07 PM
Potomac, MD
I would like to invite you to our group, Susan. It is called Luxury Homes Agent. If your are interested please join.
Jun 14, 2008 01:08 PM
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY
Susan ~ I guess it just means we better be really careful about what we write and how we say it!
Jun 14, 2008 01:10 PM
Coldwell Banker - Sacramento, CA
916-342-1372 / DRE# 01706589 Sacramento, CA
Interesting...are these lawsuits against real estate licensees?...or the general public too? Most real estate blogs that I read that are by licensees are pretty clean, however it amazes me what some of the bubble bloggers write.
Jun 14, 2008 02:46 PM
Keller Williams Greenville Central - Simpsonville, SC
You know my mom always taught me to be careful what I say and even though she didn't specifically talk about blogging, I am sure it applies here to! I always try to be very careful since there is a fine line between getting it off your chest professionally and slandering someone. Careful typing out there.
Jun 14, 2008 05:09 PM
Robbins Real Estate - Dallas, TX
Expect Excellence from Robbins Real Estate
I think a 25M lawsuit is way too much to pay for your thoughts published on a blog
Jun 15, 2008 06:06 AM
Residential Services: http://appraisalmo.com - Saint Charles, MO
I know of an appraiser that was sued for posts in another forum, as well as her online blog. I also know of an appraiser brought before his State Board for one of his posts.
Be very careful.
Jun 15, 2008 08:14 AM
Comments(7)