code of ethics

article 1

protect and promote the client’s interests, and treat all parties honestly

article 2

avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation, or concealment of pertinent facts

article 3

cooperate with other brokers (unless not in the client’s best interest)

article 4

disclose present or contemplated ownership interest in a property to all parties to the transaction in writing

article 5

disclose present or contemplated interest in a property before providing professional or appraisal services for the property

article 6

do not accept any commission, rebate, or profit on expenditures made for client without client’s knowledge and consent

article 7

do not accept compensation from more than one party without disclosure and client’s consent

article 8

maintain escrow accounts

article 9

all contracts and agreements should be in writing using clear, understandable, and specific language

article 10

do not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity

article 11

conform to standards and practices in various fields (residential real estate brokerage, real property management, etc) but do not offer services outside one’s field of competence

article 12

be honest & truthful in communications, advertising, marketing, and other representations

article 13

do not engage in unauthorized practice of law

article 14

if facing a charge or asked to present evidence, present all pertinent facts

article 15

do not make false or misleading statements about other real estate professionals

article 16

do not interfere with exclusive representation agreements

article 17

if there are disputes between Realtors, they must go through mediation/arbitration if required