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DO YOU T

he recent plethora of lawsuits aimed at
the National Association of REALTORS®
(NARO, large national real estate broker-
ages, numerous multiple listing services
KnOW (MLS), and consequently, potential settlements) has

drained the energy of many real estate agents and
REALTORS®. Also, the economy has potentially
drained the energy of various businesses as evidenced
by numerous companies closing locations due to lack
of patronage and/or high business costs. This drain-
YOu? dent contractors should take the first step to affirm
age has resulted in many unknowns and questions
by realtors and agencies on what to do next.
Small business owners, salespeople, or indepen-

their beliefs and understanding because as Aristotle
said: “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all
wisdom.” The next question is how does one begin
to know oneself?
Dr. Robert S. Hartman, a philosopher and a
By Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. theorist, may provide some guidance in answering
this question of where to begin. Hartman is con-
sidered the individual who pioneered the science
of Values or Axiology. From his work, Hartman
established the Hartman Value Inventory.

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