| BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF ETHICS |
| Article 1: Protect and promote your client's interests, but be honest with all parties. |
| Article 2: Avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation and concealment of pertinent facts. Do not reveal facts that are confidential under the scope of your agency relationship. |
| Article 3: Cooperate with other real estate professionals to advance your client's best interests. |
| Article 4: When buying or selling, make your position in the transaction or interest known. |
| Article 5: Disclose present or contemplated interest in any property to all parties. |
| Article 6: Avoid side deals without your client's informed consent. |
| Article 7: Accept compensation from only one party, except with full disclosure and informed consent. |
| Article 8: Keep the funds of clients and customers in escrow. |
| Article 9: Assure, whenever possible, that transactional details are in writing. |
| Article 10: Provide equal service to all clients and customers. |
| Article 11: Be knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which you ordinarily engage. Obtain
assistance or disclose lack of experience if necessary. |
| Article 12: Present a true picture in your advertising and other public representations. |
| Article 13: Do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law. |
| Article 14: Be a willing participant in Code enforcement procedures. |
| Article 15: Ensure that your comments about other real estate professionals are truthful, and not misleading. |
| Article 16: Respect the agency relationships and other exclusive relationships recognized by law that other REALTORS® have with their clients. |
| Article 17: Arbitrate contractual and specific non-contractual disputes with other REALTORS® and with your clients. |
