Unlock the secrets to ethical success in real estate! This episode delves into the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, a vital guide ensuring fairness and integrity in every transaction. We'll navigate its 17 Articles, covering key duties to clients, the public, and fellow REALTORS®.

Discover the core principles, such as:

• Protecting client interests and treating all parties honestly.
• Avoiding exaggeration, misrepresentation, or concealment of pertinent facts.
• The obligation to disclose dual agency and protect confidential client information.
• Ensuring truthful advertising and marketing, including digital presence.
• Upholding non-discrimination based on protected characteristics like race or gender identity.
• Respecting other REALTORS® by avoiding false statements and honoring exclusive agreements.

We also discuss the mandatory ethics training REALTORS® must complete every three years to maintain membership and licenses. Failure to adhere can result in disciplinary actions, including warnings, fines up to $15,000, suspension, or even expulsion. Tune in to understand why upholding ethical standards is crucial for a successful career and for protecting the public trust.

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