How do you define ethics?

Our definition of ethics goes something like this: having a longing to do good, a desire for integrity in all that you do and a desire to serve others.

As Professional Realtors® we have a desire to serve others and to see that they are not taken advantage of. Professionalism begins with conducting yourself ethically. Approaching all client situations in an atmosphere of trust. There's a lot of corruption out there (in all business sectors not just real estate) and many times consumers approach business dealings with a high level of distrust.  We're seeing and hearing about all the economic issues in our environment and it's pretty depressing, and to top it off there are those qho go out of the way to make a few dollars even if it means doing it unethically!

People can pick up a lot about you by reading your Internet profiles.  Blogging affords us the opportunity to reflect those ethical traits- a simple glance at any of our Internet profiles, articles and comments and you get a glimpse of what a person is about. But the "real you" is the one who attempts to do the right thing even when no one is watching. So it is with that thought we say, stand firm, rise to the top and examine yourself continuously as to whether or not you are serving others in a truly ethical manner.

Some of our favorite postings on this subject:

I will never show that Realtor's listings!  by Brian Tutas of Poinciana, FL.

Ethics: Truth vs Loyalty by Ardell DellaLoggia of Seattle, WA

Foreclosure Listings w/Out of Area Agents - This isn't Good Customer Service by Fran Gatti of Crescent City CA

Chris & Maria Jeantet: Redding CA Real Estate