Ethics in Real Estate

As REALTORS®, 1st Choice REALTORS adhere to a strict code of ethics mandated by the NAR, National Association of REALTORS®, as well as our local and state associations.  We promise to follow that code as we conduct any and all activities related to your sale or purchase of a home.  In some businesses, simply doing what is legal may be good enough.  But in our real estate practice we demand an ethical standard that goes above and beyond the legal requirements.  The guiding principle of ethics comes from the Latin primum non nocere, meaning first do no harm.  By adhering to strict ethical guidelines we will earn your trust.  By establishing trust we'll build a long term business model based on long term clients.

You can view our National Association of REALTORS® code of ethics which we, as REALTORS of 1st Choice Realty, are bound by 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.