Mr. and Mrs. Buyer or Seller, this is the biggest question you should be asing yourself. Realtors® pledge to conduct their business in accordance with the tenents set forth below:
Basic Principals of the Code of Ethics - Shortened version
1. Protect and promote your client's interests, but be honest with all parties.
2. Avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation and concealment of pretinent facts. Do not reveal facts that are confidential under the scope of your agency relationship.
3. Cooperate with other real estate professionals to advance your client's best interests.
4. When buying or selling, make your position in the transaction or interest known.
5. Disclose present or contemplated interest in any property to all parties.
6. Avoid side deals without your client's informed consent.
7. Accept compensation from only one party, escept with full disclosure and informed consent.
8. Keep the funds of clients and customers in escrow.
9. Assure, wherever possible, that transactional details are in writing.
10. Provide equal service to all clients and customers.
11. Be knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which you ordinarily engage.
12. Present a true picture in your advertising and other public representations.
13. Do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.
14. Be a willing participant in Code enforcement procedures.
15. Ensure that your comments about other real estate professionals are truthful and not misleading.
16. Respect the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other Realtors® have with their clients.
17. Abritrate contractual and specific non-contractural disputes with other Realtors® and with your clients.
(Taken from the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, of the National Association of Realtors®).
Rest assured, if your agent follows these practices, you can be assusred of a smooth transaction that is professional in all aspects.
We are the best, working for YOUR best interests, Champions of the Homeowner! After all, we help you achieve the "American Dream".
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