{"id":338,"date":"2022-06-09T14:46:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T18:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elephanteardesign.com\/ragc\/?page_id=338"},"modified":"2022-10-03T12:18:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T16:18:50","slug":"code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elephanteardesign.com\/ragc\/professional-standards\/code-of-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The REALTOR\u00ae Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (RAGC) strives to promote professionalism among its members. When a member does not abide by the\u00a0Code of Ethics, it affects the entire REALTOR\u00ae organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The local professional standards review process is one of the most important benefits of REALTOR\u00ae membership. Those who pledge to uphold the Code of Ethics, depend on the Alliance to enforce the Code and educate Alliance members of their obligations of REALTOR\u00ae membership.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1655402585289{background-color: #034355 !important;}” el_class=”section-dark”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”566″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right” css_animation=”left-to-right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”section-header”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The Code of Ethics was adopted by the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae in 1913 and has been amended throughout the years to accommodate the ever-changing real estate industry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Access Code of Ethics” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”primary” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-external-link” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nar.realtor%2Fabout-nar%2Fgoverning-documents%2Fcode-of-ethics%2F2022-code-of-ethics-standards-of-practice||target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”407″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right” css_animation=”left-to-right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”The REALTOR\u00ae\u2019s Code of Ethics – A Gift of Vision” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_column_text]Article by William D. North, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel, National Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The\u00a0Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae represents one of those rare creations of man\u2014a living document; a document which somehow preserves its significance, relevance and usefulness despite the passing of years and the changing of the times.<\/p>\n

The Code is an unusual Gift of Vision: the vision of those who dreamed that the business of real estate could become a profession, the vision of those who believed that the search for the highest and best use of the land required the highest and best measures of professional responsibility, and the vision of those who recognized private ownership of the land as indispensable to political democracy and a free and prosperous citizenry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download Full Article” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”primary” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download” add_icon=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Felephanteardesign.com%2Fragc%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FRAGC_CodeofEthics-Article.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1655402615734{background-color: #034355 !important;}” el_class=”section-dark”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”487″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right” css_animation=”left-to-right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Code of Ethics Enforcement Processes” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”section-header”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The REALTOR\u00ae Alliance of Greater Cincinnati has various options for Code of Ethics enforcement and addressing complaints that may or may not be possible infractions of the Code.<\/p>\n

Our Code of Ethics Enforcement Processes page details the options for addressing a complaint, including Ombudsman, Citation, Mediation or Hearing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Code of Ethics Enforcement Processes” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felephanteardesign.com%2Fragc%2Fprofessional-standards%2Fcode-of-ethics%2Fcode-of-ethics-enforcement-processes%2F|title:Filing%20an%20Ethics%20Complaint||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”488″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right” css_animation=”left-to-right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Filing an Ethics Complaint and the Ethics Hearing Process” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”section-header”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]If you are experiencing a problem with a REALTOR\u00ae that you feel falls under the scope of the\u00a0Code of Ethics<\/strong>, visit our Filing an Ethics Complaint page, which provides details regarding the time limit to file, the 3-Step procedure to file to a complaint as well as the ethics hearing process and potential discipline outcomes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Filing an Ethics Complaint” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”primary” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text-o” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felephanteardesign.com%2Fragc%2Fprofessional-standards%2Fcode-of-ethics%2Ffiling-an-ethics-complaint%2F|title:Filing%20an%20Ethics%20Complaint||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”page-disclaimer”][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Legal Complaint<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are experiencing a problem with a REALTOR\u00ae that is legal in nature or if it pertains to the interpretation of a contract, it is suggested you contact an attorney.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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