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(Updated March 2013)
This Field Guide provides quick links to essential information on NAR's 2013 Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Policy. Find out about the mandatory Code of Ethics training, Professional Standards Administrator training, and applying the Code of Ethics in real life. For a comprehensive listing of ethics and professional standards resources available from NAR, visit the Professional Standards/Code of Ethics page on Realtor.org. (A. Siudzinski, Senior Library Information Specialist)
Code of Ethics Information
2013 Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2013).
2013 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Pamphlet, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2013).
2013 Professionalism in Real Estate Practice Booklet, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2013).
2013 Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2013).
"Before You File an Ethics Complaint" brochure
Duty to Adopt and Enforce the Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics Training
Pathways to Professionalism Video Series
Applying the Code of Ethics
>> Visit REALTOR® Magazine's Law & Ethics page for news and practical advice on using the Code of Ethics.
The Ever Evolving Code, (REALTOR® Magazine, Jan. 2013).
The Code Hits 100, (REALTOR® Magazine, Nov. 2012).
Accepted offers must be disclosed, (REALTOR® Magazine, Sept. 2012).
Brokers must verify compensation terms, (REALTOR® Magazine, July 2012).
What to disclose amid multiple offers?, (REALTOR® Magazine, Jan. 2012).
Is a potential short sale a 'pertinent fact'?, (REALTOR® Magazine, June 2011).
Why hire a real estate agent or REALTOR®?, (Realty Times, Feb. 11, 2011).
How to disclose ownership interest, (REALTOR® Magazine, Mar. 2011).
Professional Standards
Brochures—Professional Standards/Mediation
Mandatory Professional Standards Administrator Training
PSTM Resources: The Professional Standards Training and Mediation Resource Database
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.Realtor.org
The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Being Ethical (Adobe PDF)
Business Ethics: It's the Right Thing to Do! (Adobe PDF)
Ethical Intelligence (Kindle, Adobe PDF)
Working Ethically (Adobe PDF)
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Pathways to Professionalism Video
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