code of ethics: Did you realize that the Code of Ethics once required discrimination?
- 04/06/14 06:54 PM
I've been doing research on the Code of Ethics as it applies to Fair Housing and the new "Religious Freedom" Laws. I still have a lot to learn, but I found some very intersting details about segregation. In the late 1910's Protective Covenants became popular as a way of protecting white neighborhoods. The states were barred from setting specific racial boundaries, but private citizens could. The Supreme Court case, Corrigan v Buckley, resulted from a 1921 agreement between thirty white persons who owned 25 parcels of land. These individuals agreed that no part of any of these properties would be sold, leased, … (53 comments)
code of ethics: Would you sell a home to these couples? You may not have to soon!
- 03/14/14 06:28 PM
A couple walks into your suburban real estate brokerage and wants to look at homes today. They have new jobs in your city and need a house near good schools. They need to move quickly and have a pre-qualification worth gold. Do you sign them up, put them in your car and go?
Well, if the new Religious Freedom bills circulating though many state legislatures are passed, you won't have to, and Article 10 of our REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS would be greatly affected.
These bills state that anyone with a "Deeply Held Religious Belief" can not be compelled … (0 comments)
code of ethics: Adding Sexual Orientation to the Protected Classes in the Code of Ethics
- 11/10/10 07:24 AM
I am very proud to be a member of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals. Through their efforts and with the cooperation of the Wisconsin Association of Realtors, the Realtor Code of Ethics was modified to include Sexual Orientation. Here is the amended language of Article 10 (additions are underlined): REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or sexual orientation. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of … (9 comments)
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I've been doing research on the Code of Ethics as it applies to Fair Housing and the new "Religious Freedom" Laws. I still have a lot to learn, but I found some very intersting details about segregation. 
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