The purpose and objectives of CoreNet Global are outlined in Article II of the Bylaws of the association. It is expected that all members of the association will adhere to and support the bylaws.
The association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct establishes professional guidelines that CoreNet Global members are expected to practice in their business and association activities. Each member is responsible for complying with these standards, repeated below:
EACH MEMBER SHALL ENDEAVOR TO:
I. Practice one’s profession in a manner which will uphold and maintain the integrity, reputation and expertise of CoreNet Global, one’s company and the individual member.
II. Positively promote the perception of the real estate profession in order to improve the member’s personal impact on the company’s decision-making process.
III. Willingly and actively communicate with fellow members to enhance their understanding and education in the areas of real estate without compromising confidential or proprietary information.
IV. Respect the business practices of one’s company and those in the real estate community.
V. Accept no form of remuneration in regard to any company-related transaction other than compensation from one’s company.
VI. Use sound professional judgment for the benefit of one’s company.
VII. Pursue the interests of one’s company judiciously and diligently within the bounds of conscience and law.
VIII. Not engage in unlawful discrimination on account of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin in business or hiring practices or transactions.
IX. Claim only those credentials, degrees, qualifications, experience or relationships which each member does, in fact, possess.
X. Refrain from using membership in CoreNet Global for personal or company gain or gratification at the exclusion or expense of others.
CoreNet Global was founded for the purpose of enhancing the corporate real estate profession. Relationships and business transactions by members with other people in the real estate profession, government bodies and other CoreNet Global members should always be conducted by fairness, professionalism and courtesy. Infractions of these standards will be reviewed and could result in a withdrawal of membership.