Zillow Advice: Zillow Questions - NAR objects to 'Today' show report on sales 'tricks'

There definitely is a problem ...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 02:46:00 GMT

There definitely is a problem with Realtors playing games with the Days on Market clock.

Google "Journalist Code of ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:43:00 GMT

Google "Journalist Code of Ethics"..you'll find several from different Journalist org./societies ect...

Th Ethical person knows what they shouldn't do..The Moral person does not do it

They do; and I've seen part ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:32:00 GMT

They do; and I've seen part of it published somewhere; and boy do they complain about internet blogger news outlets that don't abide by their standards!

And of course the journalists don't hold to the standards they claim either.

It has something to do with:
1) verifying information prior to publishing; checking "facts"
2) quoting sources, except when anonymous for the protection of the source; but still reference the source.
3) Not plagiarizing; but doing one's own work, or properly citing the work of others.
4) Not editorializing, unless it is specifically noted as an editorial piece.
5) Meeting the publishing deadlines
6) Providing opposing views or dissenting opinions.
7) Protecting ones' sources from harassment and legal abuse.
8) Not staging events just to create "news".
9) Being an "objective" observer; not a "participant".
10) Getting the details; not being just superficial.
11) Doing what it takes to be as accurate and timely as possible, and getting the "story" on time for the publication.
12) Not breaking laws to get the story.
13) Not endangering other people just for the sake of the publication.
14) Using proper grammar and good writing standards/practices.
15) Avoiding libel and vulgar (semi censored) language (except weekly publications can use some vulgarity if it sells their publications, especially in the editorials).
16) Getting the story published "first" if one can reasonably confirm the details.
17) Minimizing redundant words to maximize content in minimal space
18) Checking spelling before publication.
19) Compelling titles, and forward moving writing style to engage readers and keep their attention through the end. (Titles are always done by the editor or publisher instead though).
20) Avoid upsetting your financial backers/advertisers.
21) Sell your advertisers' products
22) Provide a conclusion to each article, without an editorial statement.

I do suppose it would be ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:11:00 GMT

I do suppose it would be entertaining if they had a Make-Believe Code of Ethics written down like Realtors do....

I know. I'd just like ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:55:00 GMT

I know. I'd just like to see the journalist's code of ethics written down somewhere. That's another topic.

Sam I meant for violating ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:04:00 GMT

Sam I meant for violating the Realtor Code of Ethics

Blogger says Realtors lie, gets slapped with disciplinary hearing

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Ha. I'm sure journalists ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:53:00 GMT

Ha. I'm sure journalists must have a different standard of ethics.

Maybe they will SLAP Matt ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:51:00 GMT

Maybe they will SLAP Matt Lauer with a Disciplinary Hearing ;)

Letting it slide would have ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:42:00 GMT

Letting it slide would have smart or offering NBC an "expert" from the NAR to help buyers avoid buying issues or find solid information on buying would have been a smart move too.

Bad public relations move ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Bad public relations move by NAR. It just drives more publicity to a story that they didn't like. They should've just let it slide.