 | Todd Woodburn is a 3rd generation REALTOR in his family. He is very active in all aspects of real estate in Kansas. Todd is knowledgeable and successful in residential, investment, farm and ranch, commercial and 1031 exchange properties.
Todd has been selling real estate in Kansas for 10 years and literally sells thru out the state of Kansas.
He enjoys giving back to his community and his industry. Todd serves on the board of directors for both the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS@ and the Kansas Association of REALTORS@ . He also serves on many other committees, a couple of his favorite committees include Professional Standards for the state of Kansas and Governmental Affairs.
Todd also enjoys teaching real estate and technology classes.
You may reach Todd at: toddhomeseller
@cox.net or anytime at 316-312-0400. |
Real Estate
2006-12-01 15:48:00
Real estate ‘Code of Ethics’
I have seen on the T.V. commercials the term Code of Ethics that REALTORS® follow. What is the code of ethics?
ANSWER: While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law conflict, the obligations of the law must take precedence.
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. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.
Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS® should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in preparing themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling and share with their fellow REALTORS® a common responsibility for its integrity and honor.
In recognition and appreciation of their obligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, REALTORS® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting real estate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruit of their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps, through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriate regulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession. REALTORS® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the Code of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds or property, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economic harm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of REALTORS®.
Realizing that cooperation with other real estate professionals promotes the best interests of those who utilize their services, REALTORS® urge exclusive representation of clients; do not attempt to gain any unfair advantage over their competitors; and they refrain from making unsolicited comments about other practitioners. In instances where their opinion is sought, or where REALTORS® believe that comment is necessary, their opinion is offered in an objective, professional manner, uninfluenced by any personal motivation or potential advantage or gain.
The term REALTOR® has come to connote competency, fairness, and high integrity resulting from adherence to a lofty ideal of moral conduct in business relations. No inducement of profit and no instruction from clients ever can justify departure from this ideal.
