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Ethics & Professional Standards
The Heart of the Profession
The NAR Code of Ethics* lies at the heart of being a REALTOR®. Since its adoption in 1913, the Code has promoted time-honored principles that are generally defined as:
- Loyalty to clients
- Fiduciary duty to clients
- Cooperation with competitors
- Truthfulness in statements and advertising and non-interference in exclusive relationships that other REALTORS® have with their clients.
*2012 version, effective January 1, 2012; changes are underlined. Read a summary of 2012 changes.
REALTOR® members who violate the Code of Ethics can be subject to sanctions by their local Association through procedures established by NAR.
- If you believe another REALTOR® has violated the code or the law there are various ways you can attempt to resolve the complaint.
- Basic information on those professional standards procedures are available here, but to report a potential violation of the Code, you need to contact your local association .
- Remember -- potential legal violations are handled by the State Real Estate Commission, not the local association.
Register for 2012 Professional Standards Training Seminars
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