REALTOR® Code of Ethics

5/22 -- “Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization.” These are the first two sentences in preamble of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®. They set the tone of the Code of Ethics by which all REALTORS® are instructed to follow.

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There Are Many Professionals Involved in a Real Estate Transaction

5/9 -- Ever wonder how many people are involved in the buying and selling of a residential property? Less than 20 years ago, a home could be bought with basically a two-page contract. Now consumer-mandated seller's disclosures, environmental and structural reports, and other legal documents have made home transfer complex.

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Home Ownership Matters

4/25 -- Home ownership has a significant impact on net worth, educational achievement, civic participation, health, and overall quality of life. And, home ownership helps create jobs—lots of them—right here at home. The National Association of REALTORS® has conducted numerous studies and surveys looking into why Home Ownership Matters so much. Here are some of the findings:

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REALTORS® Applaud FHA for Taking Steps to Improve its Financial Stability; More

4/15 -- While the Federal Housing Administration still faces challenges ahead, the agency has already taken a number of significant steps to mitigate risk and increase the solvency and strength of the mortgage-insurance fund. That’s according to National Association of REALTORS® President Gary Thomas, who testified recently before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity about the future of the FHA.

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Also Inside

Buyers Value Storage Space, In-Law Suites, NAR Survey Finds
NAR Celebrates 45 Years of the Fair Housing Act
Create a Home Inventory for Insurance
A REALTOR® Helps Close the Deal
How to Get Your PMI Tax Reduction
REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Using the Internet for Your Home Search
Home Ownership Matters