Ethics in Real Estate

In some businesses, simply doing what is legal may be good enough, but in my real estate business I have an ethical standard that goes above and beyond the legal requirements. I will adhere to a strict code of ethics in conducting any and all activities related to your sale and/or your purchase of a home.

By adhering to strict ethical guidelines and always working for my clients' best interests within those guidelines, I have a business model that is built upon the repeat business of long term clients and referrals of new clients from my existing clients.  Typically, more than 80% of my business activity in any year is comprised of either past clients returning with a new real estate need or referrals by past clients of their family, friends, and acquaintances.  I think that says something about the level of service that I provide to all of my clients. 

As a member of the National Association of REALTORS, I am bound by our code of ethics which you can find at:

http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/Code?OpenDocument

There are rules pertaining to disclosure of agency, financial arrangements, following the law of the land, marketing practices, negotiation methods, how clients are charged for services, how offers are presented, confidentiality, and more.  All of these rules are intended to protect your interest.