The REALTOR® Code of Ethics
One of the most outstanding characteristics that sets REALTORS® apart from other real estate practitioners is the willingness to accept and abide by the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). The Code of Ethics, which was first adopted on July 29, 1913, is a living document, responsive in its content to changes in the law and industry. The Code has been revised many times through the years to reflect current developments in professional real estate practice. The term REALTOR® has come to represent competency, honesty, and high integrity. These qualities stem from voluntary adherence to an ideal of moral conduct in real estate business practices.
But even with the best of intentions, planning and preparation, occasional disagreements arise between REALTORS® and/or between REALTORS® and their clients or customers. As civil litigation becomes increasingly costly, time consuming, and burdensome, there has been a trend among private parties to settle disputes and conflicting claims through alternative means.
The Elmira-Corning Regional Association of REALTORS® offers its members and their clients and customers a vehicle to economically expedite ethics complaints and/or arbitration requests without going to court. If a monetary dispute arises from a real estate transaction or if you believe a REALTOR® may have acted in an unethical manner, seek a resolution through this, or your local, Board/Association of REALTORS®. Ethics complaints that are brought before the Board/Association give those parties involved an opportunity to be educated about the Code. In addition, REALTORS® are judged by their peers as opposed to other individuals who may be far less familiar with the practices and customs of the real estate industry.
Click here to learn more about the NAR's Code of Ethics and the filing/hearing process.
The Association also offers Mediation and/or an Ombudsman Program to assist in communications between parties in an attempt to resolve a conflict before it advances to an ethics or arbitration hearing. See the link below to learn more about the Ombudsman program.
To discuss issues of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics or commission disputes, contact Lori Shaylor at 607-562-7035.
"Before You a File a Complaint"
To file a Request for Arbitration
To file a Request for Arbitration- non-member
