An agent in town advertises that she will give away expensive spa gift certificates to anyone who lists with her or signs a buyer representation agreement with her. 这不道德吗??

The agent hasn’t violated the 道德守则 if she clearly communicates in her advertisement any contingencies that must occur before someone is entitled to receive the gift certificate, such as the 出售er listing with her or a buyer signing a representation agreement.

第12-3条概述了此种要约的条件, 说明:“提供保费, 奖, 商品折扣或其他诱因, 出售, 购买, 或者租赁不是, 本身, unethical even if receipt of the benefit is contingent on listing, 销售, 采购, 或通过提供报价的REALTOR®租赁. 然而, REALTORS® must exercise care and candor in any such 广告 or other public or private representations so that any party interested in receiving or otherwise benefiting from the REALTOR®’s offer will have clear, 彻底的, advance understanding of all the terms and conditions of the offer. The offering of any inducements to do business is subject to the limitations and restrictions of state law and the ethical obligations established by any applicable Standard of Practice.”