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Overview of Ethics in Motivated Seller Transactions

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Key Takeaways

  • The same transaction can be ethical or exploitative depending on how it is conducted.
  • The exploitation test: would you be comfortable with the seller's advisor present during the negotiation?
  • Legal compliance is the floor, not the ceiling—ethical practice exceeds legal requirements.
  • Four pillars of ethical practice: transparency, informed consent, fair value, and dignity.
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Test Your Knowledge

1.What is the "exploitation test" for evaluating the ethics of a motivated seller transaction?

2.Which federal law specifically addresses fraudulent schemes targeting homeowners in foreclosure?

3.What is the foundation of an ethical framework for motivated seller transactions?