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Ethics Guy®
Ethics Guy®: How do I know what I think unless I see what I’ve said?
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kim discusses the relief you can get from writing, but not sending, an 'angry letter'. (3 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Moving things along
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Cancelling listings
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kim looks at the ways of cancelling a listing contract, and the considerations you should be aware of. (6 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: I want to say it’s either an IDRPO situation or it isn’t, but…
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Kim discusses a member's question around IDRPOs - can they be instituted at any time? (6 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Strata documentation and privacy
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kim reviews the relevant standards around strata documents and whether the information they contain is private. (5 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Remember what Mum used to say?
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Kim looks at how what some might think is a 'clever' remark can actually have serious professional repercussions. (4 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: What would your client think?
Thursday, January 25, 2024
What are some best practices for presenting offers and counter-offers? Kim weighs in. (7 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Expected business conduct—the glue holding us together
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Kim examines the essential nature of expected business conduct in our professional lives. (5 minute read)
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Ethics Guy® Top Tip video: The MLS® - Our biggest accomplishment
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Watch the latest Ethics Guy® Top Tip video on the value of our MLS® System and CREA's new Duty to Cooperate. (5:32 minute video)
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Ethics Guy®: The best thing we’ve ever done together
Thursday, December 07, 2023
In his latest column, Kim discusses the value of the MLS® and CREA's new Realtor Cooperation Policy. (5 minute read)
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Ethics Guy® Top Tip video: Making a public commitment to professionalism
Monday, November 20, 2023
The Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer recites our new Pledge of Professionalism in his latest video. (5:45 minute video)
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Ethics Guy®: When is a bedroom a bedroom?
Thursday, November 16, 2023
It's a simple question , with a not-so-simple answer. (6 minute read)
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The Ethics Guy®: An oath to live by
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Read the new REALTOR® professionalism oath Kim's created for REBGV members. (3 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: What would a fly on the wall say?
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Kim offers a reminder about your duty to explain forms and contracts to your clients. (5 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Sometimes I feel as if I’m shouting into the wind
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Kim reviews the rules for reciprocity advertising and some common member pitfalls. (3 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Friendly reminders
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Kim offers friendly reminders on disclosure forms, advertising, and member conduct. (5 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: Calming sellers with a comfort letter
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Kim discusses comfort letters and how they work in relation to the Rules of Cooperation. (4 minute read)
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Ethics Guy®: “These are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others” - Groucho Marx
Thursday, August 10, 2023
This week, Kim discusses what to do if a client asks you to cross a line. (3 minute read)