Definition: Principles and professional standards guiding responsible conduct, honesty, fairness, and obligations to others.
Example
A broker identifies a potential conflict and handles it transparently while following legal duties.
Keep the distinction clear
Ethics and law overlap but are not identical. NAR's Code of Ethics applies through REALTOR® membership and does not replace Florida license law.
Related terms
Fiduciary · Good Faith · Policy Manual
Keep studying
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References: Florida Statutes 475.278: brokerage relationships and duties · California DRE: general and special agency concepts
Pronunciation (US): ETH-iks (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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