Code of Ethics

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: A Teaching Moment: Addressing Sexual Harassment and a Hostile Workplace in the Real Estate Industry
By now you may have seen the headlines and heard the outrage and opinions being formed regarding the National Association

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: When the Code of Ethics Does Not Apply in New York
Most Realtors think that all the articles of the Code of Ethics apply in all situations. If you thought this,

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Commitment to Realtor Code and Pledge
American philanthropist, humanitarian and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune once stated: “If we accept and acquiesce in the face

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Failed to Get Your Commission? You Can’t File a Lien, but Your Listing Agreement May Help
Have you ever run into a situation where your homeowner tells you that they’re not going to pay your
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘Stand Up and Deliver’: Cooperation, Courtesy and The Code Of Ethics
Brian Levine, Esq. (Editor’s Note: Part two of a two-part series) In the first part of my “Stand and

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Staying in Your Lane: Do Not Overreach in Your Agent Duties
A Realtor must act in the best interests of his/her client (Code of Ethics, Article 1). A good agent

NAR Board of Directors Approves Proposal Banning Hate Speech by Realtor Members
CHICAGO—Chief officials with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and the New York State Association of Realtors hailed the

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Good Intentions Paving the Way to Hell: Love Letters and Escalation Clauses
The old proverb states, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” This becomes the challenge to all buyer