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Display of Confederate flag violates hate speech ethics policy: NAR

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Professional Standards Committee passes case interpretation after intense debate. Continue reading →

Realtor’s ‘white skin’ didn’t keep her out of jail for Capitol riot after all

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Texas-based broker Jenna Ryan, who claimed her “blond hair” and “white skin” would keep her out of jail, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars for her role in Jan. 6 insurrection. Continue reading →

22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics

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Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently. Continue reading →

10 scenarios that can get new agents ethics violations, lawsuits or worse

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As a newbie, you don’t want to find yourself amid an ethics violation, lawsuit or worse, but it can happen to even the most earnest of agents. Here are 10 hypothetical situations that help illustrate how you can avoid some very real problems. Continue reading →

Ahead of Juneteenth, Atlanta Realtors Association apologizes for history of discrimination

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The Atlanta Realtors Association issued the first apology in its 111-year history to members and the communities they serve for its history of discriminatory practices while making a commitment to supporting an inclusive community in the future. Continue reading →

Religion is no safe harbor, NAR rules in controversial hate speech policy

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Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading →

Ethics violation, lawsuit or worse: 10 situations that get agents in trouble

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Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Continue reading →

NAR votes on ethics training, ‘free’ agents and a new $6M nonprofit

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The National Association of Realtors’ board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that will require agents complete ethics training less frequently. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training

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The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every three years instead of every two years. Continue reading →

We’re better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors

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In case you missed it, when the National Association of Realtors announced that President Donald Trump would speak at NAR Midyear, trolling from both sides of the aisle ensued. Here’s why it’s not only unprofessional, but also against the Code of Ethic… Continue reading →