Being a Manhattan real estate agent, I am acutely aware of the law and code of ethics that we have to adhere to, but the REI side of me wants to know what you guys think about whether this could be legal, and/or if it is a function of a loophole I don't know about.Thanks!

I have never felt right working for someone else although I have a strong work ethic.

However, this experience has left me with a bitter taste in my mouth, concerning the ethics of YOUR AGENT, and by extension, YOURSELF AND YOUR AGENCY.I intend to make sure that in the coming months and years that I tell EVERYONE I meet in the (your city) area how UNETHICALLY I feel I was treated in this regard.

I have an issue that came up tonight. Last week I was networking with another investor and someone approached her about buying their house. I joked with her about fighting for the deal, but I assured her after the f...

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Attorneys may advertise, but they are under more ethical and even legal requirements concerning doing something to acquire clients that are already represented.

I can say this, attorneys have pretty strict ethics in EVERY state.

A friend of mine is behind on his mortgage and facing foreclosure due to an injury that kept him out of work for over 18 months. Someone offered to purchase his house if a short sale can get approved and lease it ...

First, this is capitalism and you've got the right to benefit from any business situation once it's legal and ethical.

Not having a contract is a violation and acting with no license is criminal.The act in commercial transactions falls more to ethics but certain states still have requirements of contract to collect fees, it is just that the contract prevails.