A REALTOR® shall render a skilled and conscientious service, in conformity with standards of competence which are reasonably expected in the specific real estate disciplines in which the REALTOR® engages. When a REALTOR® is unable to render such service, either alone or with the aid of other professionals, the REALTOR® shall not accept the assignment or otherwise provide assistance in connection with the transaction.

12.1 Where a REALTOR® lacks sufficient expertise, he or she may only provide the service with the assistance of another professional who is properly qualified.

12.2 A REALTOR® shall not provide an Opinion Of Value if it is outside the REALTOR®'s field of expertise to do so unless this fact is disclosed in writing to the Client or assistance is obtained from another Person who has experience in this area.

12.3 A REALTOR® shall not perform an Appraisal or Opinion Of Value on a property in which the REALTOR® has a present or contemplated interest without first disclosing this fact to the Client.

12.4 Fees charged for Appraisals or Opinions of Value shall not be based on the amount of value reported.