Ethical dilemmas – What agents should do!
Real estate professionals have a duty to act in the client’s best interest, but how do we deal with a situation where instructions from your client don’t sit well with you? Our presenters discuss some common examples.
The real estate profession serves an important role in society by providing expertise to people who are often making the biggest purchase of their lives.
In order to be viewed as a trusted professional, it is important that we comply by the rules and use values and virtue to help with decisions by following ethical practice.
Having said this, there are instances during a real estate transaction where the lines between right and wrong are not so clear.
We have a duty to act in the client’s best interest, but how do we deal with a situation where instructions from your client don’t sit well with you?
In this webinar our experienced presenters will discuss the agent’s duty to the client focusing on the topics outlined below. They will also give examples of what to do in these situations.
Topics will include:
- Material fact
- Advertising
- Disclosure
- Conflict of Interest
Sarah Bester
Sarah’s strengths lie in her ability to turn compliance into procedures to help businesses grow. ?Her detailed knowledge of licensing and regulations and her ability to convert complex issues into simple reliable systems delivers the missing link for many businesses. Her expertise spans sales, property management, auctions, business development, trust accounting, legal, property marketing and operations.
Betty Ockerlander
Betty is a dedicated individual who has committed more than two decades to providing her buyers and sellers with impeccable customer service. Driven to achieve optimum results for her clients, Betty is a top performing agent who consistently achieves the best results in all market conditions. Betty believes strongly in giving back and has always been a strong community supporter.
Greg Jemmeson
As Legal Director at JemmesonFisher, Greg manages the firm’s legal department and oversees all legal matters. Greg is a specialist real estate legal practitioner and has been involved in the real estate industry since 1990. Prior to practicing as a solicitor, he headed up the real estate compliance sector within NSW Fair Trading.
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This webinar is FREE for REINSW members. Non-member price is $50.
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