Cycle 7 Code of Ethics Training Deadline Coming This December

December 14, 2023 in KCRAR

As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options including the citation program and the ombudsman program. If a dispute cannot be resolved via those options, a formal ethics complaint may be filed for educating and disciplining REALTOR® members who are found in violation of the […]

September 29, 2023 in KCRAR

As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of arbitration. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution program, separate from ethics hearings, which provides a forum for resolving commission disputes between broker members in lieu of litigation. The arbitration process begins with a […]

June 23, 2023 in KCRAR

As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of the KCRAR Citation Program. The Citation process is more expedited than a full ethics hearing, but only applies to violations of specific articles of the Code of Ethics. To file a citation, complainant […]

March 23, 2023 in KCRAR

As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of the KCRAR Ombudsman Program. The Ombudsman Program is intended to provide an alternative dispute resolution service for members of the public or other REALTORS® with complaints against members of the Association. The Ombudsman […]

January 6, 2022 in KCRAR

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics ensures that all consumers are served in a fair and professional manner by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients’ best interests. To maintain its relevance and accuracy, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) amends the Code as needed. NAR updated its Code of Ethics Standards of […]

June 17, 2021 in Guest Columns

by Tony Conant, 2021 KCRAR President June is in full swing, and I know we’ve all been bored waiting around for the market to pick up, right? Just kidding. I know it’s been a stressful time for many of us, but June serves as a reminder of two very important causes. June is National Homeownership […]

April 8, 2021 in Education

For more than 100 years, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics has set the standard for the consistent business practices of REALTORS®.  The promise of upholding this Code is what differentiates REALTORS ® from non-member licensees. It also ensures that not only will consumers be well-served, but that a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect is […]

January 7, 2021 in KCRAR

The Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® in November voted in favor of a motion presented by NAR’s Professional Standards Committee making it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing or hate speech toward any of the protected classes under Article 10 of NAR’s Code of Ethics. Those include race, color, religion, […]

November 20, 2020 in KCRAR

by Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine REALTORS® who engage in hate speech or discriminatory conduct even outside of their real estate practice could face disciplinary action under the Code of Ethics. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors on Friday approved a proposal intended to hold members to a higher standard of ethics in […]