CODE OF ETHICS
As a chartered member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Board is responsible for enforcing the REALTOR® Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®. Our REALTOR® members agree to subscribe to the Code in their daily business practices.
2019 Code of Ethics Options
From time to time, disputes may arise in real estate transactions between REALTOR® and REALTOR® or between a member of the public and a REALTOR®. Many common disputes arise out of lack of communication. Before you file an Ethics violation, please read this article. Should you wish to file an Ethics violation against a REALTOR® member, please be sure to check out our directory to verify that the individual is a member here. If the individual is not a member with us, they may possibly be a member of one of the other 4 Boards in Rhode Island. Violations must be registered with the appropriate Board the individual holds membership in.
For assistance with filing an ethics violation against a member, please contact our Association Executive Suzanne Silva, RCE, at (401) 274-8386 or ssilva@ricabor.realtor for further direction.
Additional resources on the Code of Ethics provided by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Course Requirements
All REALTOR® members are required to complete a course on the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®. Effective 1/1/19, the new biennial cycle begins. That new cycle means members will have to complete this required course between 1/1/19–12/31/20. Members are then required to submit their certificate to the Board office for our review. NEW MEMBERS: are required to complete the course even sooner – within the first 180 days of their membership.
