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Thursday, May 09, 2024
Kim takes a look back, and forward, at the professionalism landscape in real estate. (12 minute read)
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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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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
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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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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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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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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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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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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Kim examines the essential nature of expected business conduct in our professional lives. (5 minute read)
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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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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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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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Thursday, November 16, 2023
It's a simple question , with a not-so-simple answer. (6 minute read)
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Read the new REALTOR® professionalism oath Kim's created for REBGV members. (3 minute read)
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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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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Kim reviews the rules for reciprocity advertising and some common member pitfalls. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Kim offers friendly reminders on disclosure forms, advertising, and member conduct. (5 minute read)
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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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Thursday, August 10, 2023
This week, Kim discusses what to do if a client asks you to cross a line. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Kim discusses giving advice beyond our expertise - and how we can manage our clients' expectations. (5 minute read)
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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)
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Kim discusses the new DMOP form in his latest Top Tip video. (4:08 minute video)
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer will continue in his role until he retires in May 2024. (1 minute read)
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
In this column, Kim discusses a recent legal case around CMAs and appraisals. (6 minute read)
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Kim discusses the recent decrease in E&O insurance costs, and provides a Top Tip on agency disclosure. (5 minute read)
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Friday, June 02, 2023
Kim discusses the balance of providing information to other members and protecting your client. (3 minute read)
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Kim sings the praises of standard form buyer agency contracts. (5 minute read)
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Thursday, May 04, 2023
Kim discusses how REALTORS® must balance client and public interest, and be willing to refuse harmful instructions. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Kim recounts an awkward situation at a showing and discusses how he would've handled it. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Ethics Guy Kim Spencer weighs in on bedrooms and subject removals. (6 minute read)
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Is our social contract failing? Kim shares his thoughts on the unwritten rules of real estate. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, March 02, 2023
Kim reflects on the importance of professionalism in business conduct and how it can be improved. (5 minute read)
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Thursday, February 09, 2023
Kim discusses the nuances of privacy-protected listings and cancel-protected listings. (4 minute read)
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Kim looks at regulatory changes in our industry and others, along with a top tip and bouquet. (6 minute read)
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Kim starts the new year with a look at image, public discourse, and professionalism, along with a Top Tip on the new standard forms. (4 minute read)
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Friday, December 09, 2022
Kim muses on the big changes coming that are affecting our practice, and how our profession can face these challenges. (5 minute read)
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Thursday, November 24, 2022
Kim offers his advice on client instructions, and how they can impact you and your colleagues. (5 minute read)
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The last of Kim's videos look at new requirements around listing documentation and other smaller rule changes. (2 videos)
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Check out new requirements for posting associated documents and changes to showings when the IDRPO is involved. (3 videos)
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Thursday, October 27, 2022
Check out changes to the PDS, presentation of offers, and more with these videos. (4 videos)
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Kim offers his advice on how to deal with the constant change our profession is facing. (4 minute read)
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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.
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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)
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Kim discusses staying professional online. (3 minute read)
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022
This week, Kim discusses courtesy and non-confrontational communication in business dealings. (4 minute read)
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Kim talks about dealing with fellow members and why it's important to treat others with courtesy and respect. (5 minute read)
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
Do substantial renovations change the 'age' of a home? Kim offers his thoughts. (5 minute read)
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Kim offers 13 risk management tips to consider. (5 minute read)
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
What happens when a frustrated buyer instructs their agent to write offers on more than one property, when their intention is to buy only one of them? (5 minute read)
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Monday, June 27, 2022
Kim offers tips and resources on advertising standards. (4 minute read)
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Ethics Guy® offers his tips for a changing market. (6 minute read)
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Thursday, June 02, 2022
Words matter. Stick to the facts, express an opinion, sell what you have, and call it a day. (3 minute read)
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Next time you see a politician say something you disagree with, or a tweet that makes you angry, stop. Take a breath. And try to see the best in others. (4 minute read)
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Thursday, May 05, 2022
The Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer looks at door knocking, and how this practice can cause reputational damage if the knocker fails to respect whoever's behind the door. (6 minute read)