What is an agent's responsibility to the public, customers, and other real estate professionals?

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Candice A. Donofrio

Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ

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An agent, or a REALTOR?
The Code Of Ethics outlines the latter.

Dec 13, 2016 06:55 PM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
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Saint Cloud, FL
Vanessa Aparicio

Miami Lakes, FL

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Candice A. Donofrio nailed this one!

Dec 14, 2016 02:05 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Paul Antonelli

Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL

Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Like Candice said Agent or a REALTOR

Dec 14, 2016 12:43 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

If a Realtor, the Code of Ethics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lays it all out

Dec 13, 2016 09:08 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

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Candice A. Donofrio gave you a great answer. A

Dec 13, 2016 09:05 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

None, unless I have a Brokerage relationship with them. I cannot break the law or anything, but aside from that, I owe them nothing.

Dec 13, 2016 08:24 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Lynnea Miller

Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR

Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

An agent has a different set of responsibilities than does a Realtor. A Realtor must always conduct his/her business following the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have it done unto me.

Dec 13, 2016 08:20 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

All the fiduciary duties to a client. Not a client--I owe nothing but honesty.

Dec 14, 2016 03:47 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

My answer is the same as Lynnea Miller's.

Dec 14, 2016 12:56 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

It depends on the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction, any association rules and any agreements between the parties.

Dec 13, 2016 09:30 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Be honest and competent.

Dec 13, 2016 08:18 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Honesty and integrity

Dec 13, 2016 07:36 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I suggest you read the NAR Code of Ethics.

Dec 13, 2016 07:05 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Vanessa Aparicio

Realty Empire Inc. - Miami Lakes, FL

I second Candice.

Dec 13, 2016 07:00 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

others have answered.

Dec 15, 2016 04:30 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

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Read the Code of Ethics

Dec 14, 2016 03:44 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

To be a good egg!

Dec 14, 2016 02:21 PM

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Brian L. Sirota, Esq.

Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA

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To the client or customer with whom we have an established agency relationship: As a fiduciary, we owe the highest standard of care: Loyalty, competence, good faith, candor, obedience, confidentiality, and accounting.

To the those opposite the transaction table: We owe a duty of honesty.

To fellow agents: We owe a duty of good faith and fair dealing

To fellow Realtors: (In addition to the duty to agents), The Golden Rule stated in the code's preamble is a broad statement of our responsibility, though the code embodies many particulars.

Dec 14, 2016 12:05 PM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

To treat everyone fairly and with respect. To do the best job they can and ask for help when needed.

Dec 14, 2016 10:59 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

To follow the Code of Ethics

Dec 14, 2016 10:19 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Treating everyone fairly and honestly.

Dec 14, 2016 09:42 AM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

If you are referring to a REALTOR®, the National Association of Realtors has a Code Of Ethics. In addition, each state has their laws for licensees to adhere to.

Dec 14, 2016 07:35 AM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Not all agents are REALTORS®, but I am one. I abide by the Code of Ethics which spells everything out pretty well.

Dec 14, 2016 06:43 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Oakly Rogers If a member of the NAR, abide by the NAR COE's. This sufficiently covers the agent's responsibilities to the public, customers and other real estate professionals. If not a member it is a good business practice to also follow these guidelines.

Dec 14, 2016 06:29 AM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Honesty covers it broad based. From there it is dependent upon the realationship formed!

Dec 14, 2016 05:23 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Treat them honestly and disclose material facts.

Dec 14, 2016 05:20 AM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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to do the right thing

Dec 14, 2016 05:11 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Realtors have a Code of Ethics....follow them...all of them....

Dec 14, 2016 04:39 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Follow the rules in your state.

Dec 14, 2016 04:14 AM

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An agent, or a REALTOR?
The Code Of Ethics outlines the latter.
If a Realtor, the Code of Ethics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lays it all out
None, unless I have a Brokerage relationship with them. I cannot break the law or anything, but aside from that, I owe them nothing.
An agent has a different set of responsibilities than does a Realtor. A Realtor must always conduct his/her business following the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have it done unto me.
All the fiduciary duties to a client. Not a client--I owe nothing but honesty.
It depends on the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction, any association rules and any agreements between the parties.
To the client or customer with whom we have an established agency relationship: As a fiduciary, we owe the highest standard of care: Loyalty, competence, good faith, candor, obedience, confidentiality, and accounting.

To the those opposite the transaction table: We owe a duty of honesty.

To fellow agents: We owe a duty of good faith and fair dealing

To fellow Realtors: (In addition to the duty to agents), The Golden Rule stated in the code's preamble is a broad statement of our responsibility, though the code embodies many particulars.
To treat everyone fairly and with respect. To do the best job they can and ask for help when needed.
If you are referring to a REALTOR®, the National Association of Realtors has a Code Of Ethics. In addition, each state has their laws for licensees to adhere to.
Not all agents are REALTORS®, but I am one. I abide by the Code of Ethics which spells everything out pretty well.
Oakly Rogers If a member of the NAR, abide by the NAR COE's. This sufficiently covers the agent's responsibilities to the public, customers and other real estate professionals. If not a member it is a good business practice to also follow these guidelines.
Honesty covers it broad based. From there it is dependent upon the realationship formed!
Realtors have a Code of Ethics....follow them...all of them....