Ethics set REALTORS® apart

Sun., Jan. 1, 2006

The Spokane Association of REALTORS®

When you think of professionals who follow specific codes of ethics, what comes to mind? Doctors, lawyers, engineers – all are professionals who pledge to follow a strict code of ethics.

For important issues like your health and legal matters, it makes sense to have relationships with professionals who follow such a code. The Spokane Association of REALTORS® encourages you to consider a similar relationship when it comes to real estate transactions. If you see the REALTOR® “R” pin on the agent’s shirt or jacket, you know that they have taken classes directly aimed to educate proper conduct.

More than a million real estate professional who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® pledge to adhere to NAR’s strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Among other things, membership in NAR obligates the REALTOR® to be honest with all parties involved in a transaction, whether it is the buyer, seller or cooperating agent.

The NAR Code of Ethics is the public’s assurance that they are dealing with a professional who has their best interests in mind.

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