As Professional Realtors we must recognize that we cannot interfere when a listing is already on the market. If we do, this violates the Code of Ethics. Realtors who are poorly trained, who lack the proper skills in general are now making calls and visitng short sale listed property owners and offering advise. Realtors, understand your job clearly. You are not an accountant or a tax adviser nor are you an attorney. If you resort to giving advise and interfere with the listing, and persuade the seller to change Realtors, you are in violation of the code of ethics. You can be called to task before a grievances committee and they determine what the penalty will be. Take note; Article 16-2 Code of (7 comments)