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ETHICS - YEA RIGHT!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Today's Homes Real Estate, Inc.

One of the things we first learn in this real estate business is the part about ethics/morals, etc. My question is - how long does it take for us to forget this important part of our business. Personally, I have encountered several instances recently of unethical, greedy, hateful behavior, all about money....Only the money, the commission, the closing, the sale. To scheme, to lie, to cheat for a paycheck is pretty down, dirty, and desperate; if you ask me. A $5000 check is not worth my character, my reputation, or my soul. At the end of the day, I have to live with myself, and sleep at night, and I do - Very Well

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John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Cathy - I recently did a post on this topic and was amazed at the number of comments regarding the unethical actions of Realtors®; and what was most surprising was: The majority of the negative comments were from other Realtors®.  Guess there is room for improvement.

Aug 16, 2009 12:16 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I have encountered many who push the limits of ehics...never crossing the line but getting pretty close.

Aug 16, 2009 12:32 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Cathy - I know I can sleep at night and eventually things will catch up with these Realtors.

Aug 16, 2009 12:32 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Cathy, Keep doing what you're doing and so will I and know that eventually these people you describe eventually will have to face up to what they're doing!

Aug 16, 2009 01:06 PM