When is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?

The exclusive designation for a member of The Canadian Real Estate Association is the trademark REALTOR®. It symbolizes a commitment to competence, service and professional conduct.
In the quest for these high standards, REALTORS® in Canada have been bound together by a Code of Ethics since 1959.
As REALTORS®, we accept a personal obligation to the public and to our profession. The Code of Ethics of The Canadian Real Estate Association embodies these obligations. As REALTORS®, we are committed to:
. • Professional competent service
. • Absolute honesty and integrity in business dealings
. • Co-operation with and fairness to all
• Personal accountability through compliance with CREA’s Standards of
Business Practice
To meet their obligations, REALTORS® pledge to observe the spirit of the Code in all of their activities and conduct their business in accordance with the Standards of Business Practice and the Golden Rule –Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.



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