Code of Ethics
Northern Illinois REA Investors Group (NIREA)
The Northern Illinois REA Group, hereinafter referred to as NIREA, is a for profit organization. Members of NIREA treat this organization with the utmost professionalism.
The NIREA member is civic-minded and operates according to the highest ethical standards. The NIREA member should recognize that the interests of the community require the highest and best use of the land and its buildings. The NIREA member recognizes the need for adequate housing and the preservation of a healthful environment. The members of NIREA share a common responsibility to maintain and improve housing. The letters NIREA will be synonymous with competency, fairness, and integrity, and honor.
By accepting these standards, every NIREA member pledges to conduct his business in accordance to the articles set below:
I. The NIREA member shall provide only safe and sanitary housing, if any shall be provided at all.
II.The NIREA member should keep themselves informed on matters affecting housing in their community.
III. The NIREA member shall keep themselves informed regarding local, state, and federal laws affecting their business and their community.
IV. The NIREA member will not discriminate against any person for reasons of race, age, religion, creed, sex, country of national origin, children, marital status, or disability.
V. The NIREA member will recognize that property residents and buyers are our customers and we are in a service industry and a “people” industry.
VI. The NIREA member has an obligation to help another member whenever possible. The surest way to get what you want is to help other people get what they want.
VII.The NIREA member understands and agrees the truth that there are plenty of “good deals” out there for everyone and that we will truly accomplish a greater level of success through the benefits of our relationships together than we otherwise would without those relationships.
VIII.The NIREA member will not engage in any illegal practices and will always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
IX.The NIREA member will not cheat, wrong, or defraud any other member, owner, resident or NIREA itself.
X.The NIREA member will be aware of the needs and concerns of our community and as a property owner and/or property dealer, will make every effort to respond to those needs and concerns.