Test Your Knowledge of the Code of Ethics' 100-Year History

Question 1

Which two concepts in the original 1913 Code of Ethics remain in the Code today?

Accepted Answer

cooperate with other REALTORS®; arbitrate disputes

Question 2

When was the Code of Ethics modified with gender-neutral phrasing (52% of REALTORS® women)?

Accepted Answer

1989

Question 3

NAR was ahead of fair housing (2010) when it included sexual orientation as a protected class.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which association still in existence created the oldest code of ethics before the NAR Code?

Accepted Answer

Greater Baltimore

Question 5

The term “REALTOR” was purchased from Charles Chadbourn. How much was Mr. Chadbourn paid?

Accepted Answer

$1

Question 6

In 1948, 98% of REALTORS® were men. When did the first woman to join the National Association?

Accepted Answer

1910

Question 7

In 1912, Winnipeg was selected as the location for the 1913 Annual Convention. Why?

Accepted Answer

To honor members from Winnipeg who perished on the Titanic

Question 8

The "Golden Rule," as quoted in the Code's Preamble, tells REALTORS®:

Accepted Answer

Whatsoever ye would others should do to you, do ye to them

Question 9

In addition to English, the Code of Ethics is available at Realtor.org in which language?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

What happened in 1913?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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