Ethics Corner
Ethics Corner July 2008
Article 12: Realtors® shall be careful at all times to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public. Realtors® shall also ensure that their professional status (e.g., broker, appraiser, property manager, etc.) or status as Realtors® is clearly identifiable in any such advertising.   Read More...

Ethics Corner June 2008
Articles 1 through 17 establish specific obligations.  Failure to observe these  requirements subjects the REALTOR® to disciplinary action.

Article 11
The services which REALTORS® provide to their clients and customers shall conform to the standards of practice and competence which are reasonably expected in the specific real estate disciplines in which they engage
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May 2008 Ethics Corner
Article 4
REALTORS® shall not acquire an interest in or buy or present offers from themselves, any member of their immediate families, their firms or any member thereof, or any entities in which they have any ownership interest, any real property without making their true position known to the owner or the owner’s agent or broker.
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Ethics Corner April 2008
Article 3:  REALTORS® shall cooperate with other brokers except when cooperation is not in the client’s best interest. The obligation to cooperate does not include the obligation to share commissions, fees, or to otherwise compensate another broker.   Read More...

January 2008 Ethics Corner
Article 6
REALTORS® shall not accept any commission, rebate, or profit on expenditures made for their client, without the client’s knowledge and consent.
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December 2007 Ethics Corner

The Code of Ethics – "DE-MYSTIFIED!"

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June 2007: Ethics Corner
Article 15
REALTORS® shall not knowingly or recklessly make false or misleading statements about competitors, their businesses, or their business practices. (Amended 1/92)
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May 2007: Ethics Corner

Article 16
REALTORS® shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with clients. (Amended 1/04)

Case #16-1: Confidentiality of Cooperating REALTOR®’s Participation (Revised Case #21-5 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 16 November, 1994.)
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March 2007: Ethics Corner
Article 1
When representing a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client as an agent, REALTORS® pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation to the client is primary, but it does not relieve REALTORS® of their obligation to treat all parties honestly. When serving a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant or other party in a non-agency capacity, REALTORS® remain obligated to treat all parties honestly. (Amended 1/01)
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February 2007 Ethics Corner
Article 3
REALTORS® shall cooperate with other brokers except when cooperation is not in the client’s best interest. The obligation to cooperate does not include the obligation to share commissions, fees, or to otherwise compensate another broker. (Amended 1/95)
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