Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kim reviews the relevant standards around strata documents and whether the information they contain is private. (5 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
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)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, January 25, 2024
What are some best practices for presenting offers and counter-offers? Kim weighs in. (7 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Kim examines the essential nature of expected business conduct in our professional lives. (5 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Kim reviews the rules for reciprocity advertising and some common member pitfalls. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Kim offers friendly reminders on disclosure forms, advertising, and member conduct. (5 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Kim discusses comfort letters and how they work in relation to the Rules of Cooperation. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, August 10, 2023
This week, Kim discusses what to do if a client asks you to cross a line. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kim examines the new Disclosure of Multiple Offers Presented form and everything you need to know about it. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Kim discusses the new DMOP form in his latest Top Tip video. (4:08 minute video)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Kim discusses the nuances of privacy-protected listings and cancel-protected listings. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The last of Kim's videos look at new requirements around listing documentation and other smaller rule changes. (2 videos)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Check out new requirements for posting associated documents and changes to showings when the IDRPO is involved. (3 videos)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Check out changes to the PDS, presentation of offers, and more with these videos. (4 videos)
Ethics Guy®
Monday, October 17, 2022
Here you'll find the standards and rules governing members’ interactions with each other as they bring buyers and sellers together.
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Kim goes over the October 17, 2022 changes to the Rules of Cooperation in detail, explaining why we made them. (20 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Monday, June 27, 2022
Kim offers tips and resources on advertising standards. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Learn more about changes we're contemplating to address 'phantom offers'. (2 minute read, 3 minute video)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Learn more about the changes we're exploring for offer presentations. (2 minute read, 5 minute video)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
We’ve proposed to FVREB and CADREB that a seller’s instruction to delay an offer to a future date should become irrevocable. Here's why. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Would you rely on someone’s assurance that their cheque really is on its way to you? Probably not, especially if you need the money to pay a bill. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A virtual office website (VOW) is a feature you can add to your website allowing visitors to identify themselves so you can make MLS® information available to them. (8 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Kim discusses the risks of defamatory posts on social media. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Being seen to be reasonable creates an environment more likely to bring parties together. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Kim lists the top ten mistakes he sees most often in member ads. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Should members be present for a home inspector's debrief? (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Kim discusses rules around showings and offer presentations. (4 minute read)