Fact or Fiction? What the Code of Ethics Says About Giving a Second Opinion

The Code of Ethics does not allow members to provide second opinions about another real estate professional’s service.

Fiction. If another REALTOR®’s client asks you for a second opinion on that REALTOR®’s service or business practices, you may provide one. If you choose to offer an opinion, you should observe strict standards of professional integrity and provide objective, reliable information. It is a violation of Article 15 of the Code of Ethics to knowingly or recklessly make false or misleading statements about other real estate professionals.

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