Real Estate Commission - Links

Websites that may be of interest to you:

ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials)
ARELLO National Licensee Database
Nationwide database of licensees by state (including Maine). Inlcudes license status and expire date,company affiliation, company address and contact information. Maine's data is updated weekly.
Environmental Protection Agency's Residential Lead Hazard Standards identify dangerous levels of lead in paint, dust and soil. Standards may be viewed on EPA's website.
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry publishes information sheets called ToxFAQs that summarize toxicological profiles for a host of toxic substances and include a general overview of the substance, how someone might be exposed, relevant toxicological properties and health effects. ToxFAQs are available online at the link above.
Link to lead disclosures, arsenic-treated wood fact sheet and information regarding arsenic in well water (for use in Real Estate transactions).
National Fair Housing Advocate Fair Housing case law, new developments, press releases and more.
Americans with Disabilities Act homepage.
Link to Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information on Buying and Selling Real Estate
Link to Federal Trade Commission information regarding Real Estate Terms
Link to Federal Trade Commission information regarding Mortgage Payments
Link to Federal Trade Commission Tutorial for Businesses on Protecting Personal Information