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June 21, 2021

3 Ethics Violations to Guard Against During This Hot Housing Market

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The last year has seen unprecedented times—from a once-in-a-century pandemic to a once-in-a-lifetime real estate market—that have often pushed ethical boundaries.

July 31, 2024

Realtors Must Provide Equal Professional Services

Newsletter/Magazine Article

A broker funneled two buyers who were virtually identical, except for race, towards different neighborhoods based on racial demographics because the broker thought one buyer would feel more comfortable living in a more racially diverse neighborhood. In addition to other things, this is a Violation…

May 13, 2024

HUD Provides AI Guidance for Housing

Newsletter/Magazine Article

HUD warned tenant screeners, housing providers and advertisers of possible Fair Housing Act violations when using AI.

April 29, 2025

Unauthorized Access to Property – Complaint Filed. Was the Wrong Article Used?

Newsletter/Magazine Article

A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is…

March 31, 2025

Affirmatively Recommend Attorney Be Consulted When Needed

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A Realtor should have affirmatively recommended that a party to the transaction consult their own attorney to definitively establish the legal rights in question. The Realtor was found in violation of the Code of Ehics, but took this as an opportunity to improve their business ethics and share…

November 26, 2024

Test Your Knowledge of the Code of Ethics

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Many Realtors think they have a good handle on the Code of Ethics. Most of it’s just common sense, right? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Code of Ethics quiz.