It obligated members (who wouldn't be known as REALTORS ® until 1916) to «be absolutely honest, truthful, faithful and efficient»; to «obtain sole agency, in writing»; to «respect the listings of his brother agent, and to co-operate with him to sell»; to «advise an
owner to renew a selling contract with some other agent, rather than solicit the agency»; to «always speak kindly of competitors»; to «always be loyal, square, frank and earnest in matters that require the co-operation of other brokers»; to «advertise nothing but facts»; and to «give an honest opinion concerning a competitor's
proposition when asked to do so
by a prospective purchaser, even though such opinion will result in a
sale by the competitor.»