Protect and promote your client’s interests, but be honest with all parties
Avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation, and concealment of pertinent facts. Do not Reveal Facts that are confidential under the scope of your agency relationship
Cooperate with other real estate professionals to advance client’s best interests
When buying or selling, make your position in the transaction or interest known
Disclose present or contemplated interest in any property to all parties
Avoid side deals without client’s informed consent
Accept compensation from only one party, except with full disclosure and informed consent
Keep the funds of clients and customers in escrow
Assure, whenever possible, that transactional details are in writing
Article 10
Provide equal service to all clients and customers
Be Knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which you ordinarily engage. Obtain assistance or disclose lack of experience if necessary
Present a true picture in your advertising and other public representations
Do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law
Be a willing participant in code enforcement procedures
Ensure that your comments about other real estate professionals are truthful, and not misleading
Respect the agency relationships, and other exclusive relationships recognized by law, that other REALTOR® have with their clients
Arbitrate contractual and specific non-contractual disputes with other REALTORS® and with your clients