The Code of Ethics requires "authority" to advertise a listing. But where does that authority come from?

Regardless of how a property's defects are discovered, failing to disclose them after the fact amounts to concealment, a violation under Article 2.

An acquaintance asked me discuss possibly taking on their listing. Would it be in violation of the Code of Ethics for me to follow through with this request without first getting permission from the broker who currently holds the listing? Or would this be OK because my acquaintance approached me about it?

With distressed properties, there can be confusion about when an offer is accepted. The seller is still the legal owner of the property in most cases, and must be the first to accept an offer. Yet the lender also must approve or agree to the transaction, since it’s being asked to take less than what’s owed on the mortgage.

Is it a violation of the Code of Ethics to advertise another broker's listing in print or on the Internet without permission from the listing agent or company?

In presenting an offer from your buyer to a listing agent, you have the right to know if a second offer was written by the listing agent.

I sold a property that was listed with another brokerage company.  Can I put a Sold sign up on this property even though I wasn’t the listing broker?

Does including "MLS" in a non-multiple listing service site violate the Code of Ethics? Bruce Aydt responds.

Bruce Aydt answers your ethics questions.

Bruce Aydt answers your ethics questions.

Bruce Aydt answers your ethics questions.

Bruce Aydt answers your ethics questions.