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Mar 08, 2010 08:00AM

Ask George and Chuck

Dear George: How can I get my ex-husband's name off my deed?.....

Mar 03, 2010 08:00AM

Prepare yourself for a good closing

Closing is a process that begins weeks before the actual closing date, and follows an outline dictated largely by the buyer's original offer.....

Feb 17, 2010 08:00AM

Understanding the lingo - comps

So, you're selling your home and everyone you interviewed to list your home has mentioned "pulling comps"......

Feb 12, 2010 08:00AM

Forget the forecast; look out the window

Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......

Jan 28, 2010 08:00AM

Some luxury developers await quality investors, buyers

Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......

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Code of Ethics
National Association of REALTORS
  1. Protect and promote your client's interests, but be honest with all parties.
  2. Avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation, and concealment of pertinent facts.  Do not reveal facts that are confidential under the scope of your agency relationship.
  3. Cooperate with other real estate professionals to advance your client's best interests.
  4. When buying or selling, make your position in the transaction or interest known.
  5. Disclose present or contemplated interest in any property to all parties.
  6. Avoid side deals without your client's informed consent.
  7. Accept compensation only from one party, except with full disclosure and informed consent.
  8. Keep the funds of clients and customers in escrow.
  9. Assure, whenever possible, that transactional details are in writing.
  10. Provide equal service to all clients and customers.
  11. Be knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which you ordinarily engage.  Obtain assistance or disclose lack of experience if necessary.
  12. Communicate honestly and present a true picture in your advertising, marketing and other public representations.
  13. Do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.
  14. Be a willing participant in Code enforcement procedures.
  15. Ensure that your comments about other real estate professionals are truthful, and not misleading.
  16. Respect the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS have with their clients.
  17. Arbitrate contractual and specific non-contractual disputes with other REALTORS and your clients.

"Whatsoever ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them."


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