By Thomas C. Schultheis
2019 President
Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®
While many people know that a REALTOR® helps buy and sell homes, what they may not know is that only a REALTOR® is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its Code of Ethics.Helping consumers understand why working with a REALTOR® is the best choice for this life-changing transaction goes way back to 1913.
That’s when National Association of REALTORS® began to set their members apart by adopting a Code of Ethics that still guides the business decisions of 1.3 million REALTORS® today. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics isn’t just words on a page, but is a pledge of honesty, integrity, professionalism, and community service. Partnering with a REALTOR® delivers the peace of mind that comes from working with a real person. A real advocate. A real, trusted professional who is committed to their clients’ futures and neighborhoods just as much as they are.