New Year, New NAR Policy Updates
All Professional Standards changes are in effect as of Jan. 1, so they’re effective now. MLS policy changes are effective as of Jan. 1, but local Realtor®-owned MLSs have until March 1 to adopt the changes into their local rules. (Editor’s Note: That date has been moved to Sept. 1.)
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Code Violation or Petty Annoyance?
There are many petty annoyances that are not the height of professionalism, but probably don’t rise to the level of a code violation.
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NAR Approves Changes to Professional Standards Rules
Several changes to the NAR Professional Standards rules were approved by the NAR board of directors on Friday, Nov. 13.
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NAR Board to Vote on Recommendations to Code of Ethics
The National Association of Realtors® board of directors will vote on recommendations recently approved by NAR’s Professional Standards Committee. The six recommendations regarding the Code of Ethics applicability to discriminatory speech and conduct will be presented at the Nov. 13 board meeting.
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Ethics in the Time of COVID-19
Adherence to the Realtor® Code of Ethics is one of the things that sets you apart from mere licensees, and living by the Code is more important than ever in these uncertain times.
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Getting back to professionalism basics
The National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics outlines reasonable behavior for Realtors® to conduct business but many fail to remember the basics, says real estate instructor Karel Murray.
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What does it mean to be a Realtor®?
Among other things, becoming a Realtor® means that you must abide by a Code of Ethics and that you agree to arbitrate fee disputes that might otherwise lead to lawsuits.
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Keeping an eye on the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards
During the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Annual Convention several changes to the code were adopted that will be reflected in the NAR Code of Ethics effective January 1, 2012.
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State appraisal board outlines new guidelines for appraisal trainees
Seventy-five hours of education will be required later this year prior to becoming an appraisal trainee under new regulations proposed by the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, according to Daniel Bradley, board chair.
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NAR suggests that practitioners need to be sensitive to claims that virtual staging may be a violation of Article 12 of the Code of Ethics which requires that REALTORS® present a “true picture” in their advertising.
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