Where can you find the Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct for real estate license holders?

• A. Regulations of the Licensing Board
• B. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• C. Rules of the Commission
• D. Canons of Ethics and Conduct

Answer: (C)

Ethics for license holders are established by the licensing authority and written into its rules. The Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct are published in the Rules of the Commission because these rules define the ethical duties, conduct standards, and disciplinary processes that apply to all licensed real estate professionals. In other words, this is the official regulatory source that licensees must follow to maintain or renew their license. A professional association’s Code of Ethics is a separate set of guidelines for its members, not the licensing body’s enforceable rules. You’ll typically find the Canons described within the Commission’s published rules on the state Real Estate Commission’s website.