Real Estate - Memphis

Part 7 in the Realtor Code of Ethics Series

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Article 10 addresses discrimination

Article 10 of the Realtor Code of Ethics begins the section entitled Duties to the Public.  The article goes beyond US Fair Housing laws in mandating that Realtors not deny equal professional services to, nor be parties to discrimination against, any person for reason of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation. The article and standards of practice cover most aspects of real estate professionalism – dealing with consumers, providing information, advertising, and hiring.

 Article 10

REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or sexual orientation. (Amended 1/11)

REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation. (Amended 1/11)

• Standard of Practice 10-1

When involved in the sale or lease of a residence, REALTORS® shall not volunteer information regarding the racial, religious or ethnic composition of any neighborhood nor shall they engage in any activity which may result in panic selling, however, REALTORS® may provide other demographic information. (Adopted 1/94, Amended 1/06) [click to continue…]

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