CODE OF ETHICS

Article I - Covers all acts of CAABS: RE Consultants, RE Appraisers, RE

Assessors, RE Brokers, RE Salespersons

Article II - Provisions and Declaration of Principles - CECUP

1. RESP shall uphold the Constitution and all the laws of the Republic of
the Philippines.

2. RESP shall Exercise the profession with utmost Integrity, Fidelity,

Responsibility, Sincerity, Respect and Courtesy. (InFiReSiReCo)

3. RESP shall Comply with the Policies, Rules and Regulations

promulgated by the Board and the Commission.

4. RESP shall Uphold the generally accepted local and international

technical and ethical standard related to the practice of the profession.

5. RESP shall Promote the values of camaraderie, unity, solidarity and

synergy in hi professional relationship.

Article III - Rules of Ethics and Responsibilities

Sec 1. To the Govt (set, secure, pay)

a. RESP shall always set a good example as a responsible law-abiding

citizen.

b. RESP shall secure all necessary licenses, permits and authority as

may be required by law, ordinance or rules and regulations.

c. RESP shall pay correct taxes and fees required by law. They shall not
encourage, tolerate, participate, directly or indirectly, in the evasion or
illegal reduction of any payment that is due to the government.

Sec 2. To the General Public (contribute, cooperate, enhance,

participate)

a. RESP shall contribute to the promotion of the common good by

engaging in social responsibility activities and initiatives.

b. RESP shall cooperate with the government and the AIPO in protecting
the public against fraud, misrepresentation, and unethical practices of
 licensed, unlicensed and unauthorized individuals or parties that
adversely affect the integrity of the profession.

c. RESP shall enhance his competency, proficiency and expertise in the

practice by keeping abreast of the latest trends and developments in
the field of real estate service through the involvement in CPD
activities.

d. RESP shall participate in the proactive development of real estate

service by imparting knowledge, technical training, experiences,
studies or research, except those that are deemed classified or
confidential which may only be disclosed upon the consent of the
parties concerned or lawful order of competent authorities.

Sec 3. To the client (honest, good faith, confidentiality, disclose, not

accept, transparency)

a. RESP shall be honest and trustworthy and shall observe impartiality,

fairness and loyalty in his practice.

b. RESP shall exercise good faith in protecting and promoting the

interest of the client in relation to that of the other parties concerned.

c. RESP shall strictly observe client-practitioner confidentiality.

d. RESP shall fully and truthfully disclose all pertinent material facts
involved in the engagement.

e. RESP shall charge or collect professional fee which is fair and

reasonable in accordance with real estate industry practice.

f. RESP shall not accept PFs or valuable consideration from other

parties unless with full disclosure and permission from the client.

g. RESP shall always maintain transparency in all dealings with client.

Sec 4. To fellow practitioners (fair, respect, use with consent)

a. RESP shall act with fairness, justice and good faith in the exercise of
his rights and performance of his duties.

b. RESP shall respect the dignity, honor, good reputation and privacy of
fellow practitioners.
 c. RESP shall use or furnish transactional documents only with the
written consent of the practitioner where the documents originated.

Sec 5. To the AIPO (actively participate, abide)

a. RESP shall support the AIPO by actively participating in its programs

and activities.

b. RESP shall abide by the procedures on mediation, conciliation and

arbitration of grievances and disputes.

Article IV - Duties and Responsibilities

Sec 1. RESP shall live up to the tenets enshrined in the Oath of

Professional which he has sworn to abide by in the practice of the
profession.

Sec 2. RESP shall provide his services in a competent, dedicated and

ethical manner compatible with the independence and integrity of the
profession.

Sec 3. RESP shall faithfully comply with this Code of Ethics and
Responsibilities as well as with the separate Codes that will hereinafter be
issued for each of the real estate service disciplines.

Sec 4. RESP shall honor and abide by his commitments with other
parties. Such agreement must be in consonance with the laws, public
order, public policy, morals, good custom and this Code.

Article V - Final Provision

Subject to due process, violation of the Code of Ethics and

Responsibilities shall give rise to the imposition of sanctions such as
reprimand, suspension or revocation of license and other penalties
pursuant to Sec 19, Art II and Sec 39 Art V of RA 9646.

Article VI - Effectivity – August 14, 2019