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December 17, 2024

Code of Ethics and Arbitration 2025 Changes

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The Code of Ethics has evolved with the industry for 100+ years. Here’s what’s new for 2025.
October 30, 2024

Duties to the Public – Avoid Hate Speech

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What standards does a hearing panel use to determine an ethics violation for a Realtor who used protected class hate speech? Read the case studies and more.
February 26, 2025

Don’t Repost Misleading Statements About Other RE Pros

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A Realtor Broker learned one of their sales associates was reposting false and misleading statements on social media about a local appraiser and international real estate brokers. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics? Are appraisers and international brokers included in the definition of real…
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…
April 29, 2025

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

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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…
May 29, 2025

Disclose Contemplated Interest in Property Appraised

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A Realtor appraised an apartment building for a seller. The Realtor did not disclose to the seller that they were already the property manager for several other buildings owned by the buyer. However, the Realtor took care not to discuss managing the appraised property with the buyer. According to…
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