Avoid These Five Common Ethics Violations By the Professional Standards Committee These five cases were recently heard by the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® Professional Standards Committee. This information is intended to provide additional training and guidance to members on how to represent their clients more effectively.
Case #1 – The Respondent made disparaging
comments on Facebook related to a competitor. The ad continued to run after being notified of the complaint. The Hearing Panel found the Respondent in violation of Article 15 of the Code of Ethics and was fined $500 and required to take an additional COE class without CE credit.
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Case #2 – The Respondent scheduled a showing
with Complainant’s listing. Showing instructions for the listing required Covid-19 safety precautions be followed including – no more than 2 people at a time in the home, no children, wearing of masks, gloves and booties among other things noted in the showing instructions. The Respondent allowed 3 people including a dog and child into the home in violation of the showing instructions. During the hearing, the Complainant’s client expressed her deep concern for the Respondent’s failure to follow the Covid-19 showing instructions and the fact that a dog and child were allowed in the home. The Respondent apologized for disregarding the showing instructions and
