Just because it is legal - is it OK?

Jim - OY VEY!!!  Don't even get me started.  It's Saturday morning (here on the left coast) and to early to get so riled up.  But I completely agree that just because there is no law saying that something some despicable act or practice isn't illegal doesn't mean we (Realtors/agents/MLO's) should be engaging in it. 

You're probably going to get some interesting perspectives on this one because there are quite a few here who believe that just because something isn't illegal then there is nothing wrong with doing it.

Everything we do, good, bad, legal, illegal has an effect on our image and our hoped-for success.  Can I build a real estate office in the middle of a corn field, miles from the nearest population center?  Sure I can, and my competitors would love to see that happen. 

Sometimes we do things that are perceived in a way that we did not expect.  When that happens, we have to decide whether to stay the course or make some changes.  There is often not a perfect alternative, or even a good one.  Changing plans after they are on their way toward completion can be prohibitively expensive, both in time and dollars.  Not changing could be even worse.

Where does all this take us?  It demonstrates the need for adequate planning, including planning for course changes and a reasonable exit strategy.  If it's not illegal, is it right?  Only if you're prepared to accept all consequences of the decision.