The biggest issue with the mortgage and Real Estate issue over the years typically stems from ethics. When 
it comes down to it, we as professionals have the ability to control our industry just by practicing Ethics. Typically dollar signs get in the way and then we lose sight of what is important; being ethical.
Dictionary.com decribes ethics as:
| 1. | (used with a singular or plural verb ) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. |
| 2. | the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics. |
| 3. | moral principles, as of an individual: His ethics forbade betrayal of a confidence. |
| 4. | (usually used with a singular verb) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions. |
Ann Landers said it best with the qoute of "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good."
This speaks a ton to our industry. People that seem to not go the extra mile just because there is no 
financial gain to them skirt the ethical issues to say the least.
When I did the research to this post, I had to do some soul searching myself. So many of these quotes point out areas that we all have to take notice off. Ethical is not just following what a book tells us to do. Ethical is not just following the guidelines that are laid out by the state or nation for us. Ethical goes much deeper than this. And it starts with us.
I look at it as a simple thing. Do we expect more from services that we are not even willing to do ourselves in our chosen profession? Think about it
Now, after you read these great quotes and you find the time, click on the pictures to read a blog that might help you out in another area. Thanks for your time and I hope that something below will inspire you this evening.
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so his place will be proud of him.
Abraham Lincoln
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
Ann Landers
The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
I'd rather be right than President.
Henry Clay
The night is far spent; the day draws near. Let us cast off deeds of darkness and put on the armor or light. Let us live honorably, as in daylight...
Romans 13:12- 13a
True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.
Brigham Young
If you really want to be happy, always try to do what’s right.
Bill Blackman
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
Margaret Chase Smith
The imperative is to find what is right and to do it.
Barbara Jordan, American congresswoman and lawyer
A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.
Charles H. Spurgeon, British preacher and writer
Hearts are the strongest when they beat in response to noble ideals.
Ralph Bunch, American winner of Nobel Peace Prize
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