Considering several offers at the same time or asking one or more potential buyers to make their best and final offer by a specific deadline doesn’t violate the Code of Ethics.
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?
At the 2008 REALTORS® Conference in Orlando in November, the Professional Standards Committee adopted four new case interpretations, as well as amendments to clarify current standards.
Is it ethical to contact the owners of commercial property with old signage that don't appear to be actively marketed? Should I contact the broker and ask if he or she has a current listing on the property?
To err — or at least to misunderstand — is human, but avoiding these common misconceptions about NAR policies and regulations can keep you from getting into an unnecessary dispute with a fellow practitioner.
