1.4 Statement of Business Principles

The following principles form the basis for executing the mission statement of the Company. Associates, management, and staff of the Company work as a team to accomplish the mission statement and will abide by these principles.

1. Professionalism: Professionalism at the Company means approaching the business with ethical conduct toward our customers and clients. Abiding by the REALTOR® CODE OF ETHICS forms the basis of that standard. Constant training and education keep us informed and at the peak of awareness for our customers and clients. Each Associate, staff member and independent contractor of the Company is pledged to these ideals.

2. Integrity: Simply put, honesty in all business dealings is the best way to get and keep business over the long term. Simple honesty also forms the basis for the best business protection we can get. It is a simple, effective, efficient, and cost effective risk reduction method.

3. Profitability: The Company is in business to make profits in the course of its ordinary activity. Each Associate and staff member has a responsibility to the Company to contribute to its profitability whether it is in terms of direct production of revenue or careful expenditure of Company funds.

This Best Practices Manual including policies and procedures for the Company is designed to guide each Associate and staff member in the most important areas of Company activity. If a matter is not covered, bring it to the attention of the owner for possible inclusion in future revisions. If a matter is covered, the Associate or staff member is expected to act in accordance with this Manual. Failure to act in accordance with the Company’s policy will be taken into account in future evaluations of the Associate or staff member.

AARE welcomes each new Associate and employee into a professional, ethical and profitable real estate sales office.