While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law,
in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law conflict, the obligations of the law must take
precedence.
A REALTOR® 's ethical obligations are based on moral integrity, competent service to
clients and customers, and dedication to the interest and welfare of the public. The Code has been
amended many times to reflect changes in the real estate marketplace, the needs of property owners and
the perceptions and values of society. For more than sixty years, through a variety of updates, the
CREA Code of Ethics is unchanged in demanding high standards of professional conduct to protect the
interests of clients and customers and safeguard the rights of consumers of real estate services.