As members of the National Association of REALTORS®, we all understand and commit to a strict code of ethics. It’s one of the foundations of NAR membership, as it has been for more than a century now.
We know, of course, that a strict adherence to this code is required in order to retain membership in good standing. It’s not debatable or negotiable – it’s one of the long-time tenets of NAR membership.
But it’s also time for a gentle reminder, as the current Code of Ethics Training Cycle is about to come to a close.
The current four-year cycle ends on Dec. 31 this year, so if you haven’t yet completed your training, now is certainly the time to do so.
NAR recently reminded all of its members that failure to complete training ON TIME will lead to suspension of your membership for January and February of next year, with termination of your membership beginning on March 1.
Please don’t cut this too close to the deadline, should something come up at the last minute. Continued membership and good standing in NAR is an essential element of your business, so please take this very seriously.
National bylaws require that all REALTORS® complete ethics training of not less than two-and-a-half hours of instructional time within four-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Training may be completed through SCAOR or through other methods, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses or online courses.
We must all abide by these requirements and commit to these time-honored principles, a few of which include:
Be honest with all parties in the transaction. This is not just with the client, but also with the other REALTOR® and his or her clients.
Put the client’s interests ahead of your own, at all times. This service is provided regardless of the compensation available.
Disclose all pertinent facts regarding the property and the transaction to both buyer and seller. If a REALTOR® believes information provided by a seller is questionable, he or she is obligated to investigate. For example, if a home seller asks his or her REALTOR® to conceal the fact that the roof leaks, the REALTOR® is not permitted to comply.
Be truthful in all communications with the public. This ensures that members of the public understand the REALTOR’S® experience and can make an informed decision when choosing real estate representation.
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1. Entry fee $100 per car (includes Driver & Navigator).
2. Driver & Navigator After Party fee is included in registration.
3. Prizes are awarded to the first four cars to return in the fastest time and closest mileage to the SCOAR Chair’s official mileage count.
4. No short cuts are allowed,all entrants must follow the clue list.
5. No GPS or mobile devises can be used.
6. Each car registered will get a set of clues to follow the day of the event, apprx 5 minutes before they are able to leave.
7. Entrants are encouraged to decorate a theme on their car and have a cheering pit crew.
8. Cars will be divided into to groups, A & B and released accordingly.
9. In the case of a tie, the team that collects the most donations at the event will be declared the winner.
After party – $25.00
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SCAOR is so excited about the upgrades to our Communication Plan, which will be discussed at today’s General Membership Meeting. One of these changes is the shifting of “At A Glance” from Wednesday to Monday mornings. Now, instead of getting association news in the middle of your week, it’ll be ready and waiting in your inbox first thing each Monday morning to start your week.
General Membership Meeting TODAY!
Remember, if you’ve signed up to join us: Today is the General Membership Meeting at SCAOR at 11:30AM. Free lunch will be provided, as well as important updates on Bright MLS, our departments, as well as results on our 2017 SCAOR Board. Join us!
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