One of the fundamental components to the freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the ability to freely alienate and transfer interests in real property.
It is upon this principle that we exist as an industry, we interact with affiliated organizations in real estate transactions and, in concert with these other affiliated organizations, we enhance and improve the quality of life enjoyed by our society. Title insurance has become an integral and primary force in this process.
In response to that role, and in conjunction with the Michigan Land Title Association Mission Statement and Vision Statement, the Association hereby acknowledges its responsibility to promote these ideals by establishing this Code of Ethics to support its members in achieving the highest standards of sound and ethical business practices.
Now, therefore, in furtherance of the above-stated principles, it is the charge and responsibility of each and every member of the Association to:
- Serve the public by providing the highest quality land title evidencing, title assurance and settlement services possible.
- Strive to continually increase and improve their business knowledge by availing themselves of educational opportunities offered by the Association or other related professional organizations.
- Conduct their business at all times in a manner designed to promote the integrity and professional reputation of the title insurance industry.
- Advocate and support legislation and regulations designed to promote a system of public land records, which enhances the ability of the public to transfer interests in real property.