Given that the current rate of sales for November 2022 was 4.03 million annually (down 33 percent from the pace in 2021), maintaining high standards is more important than ever.

When times are tough and you’re struggling to make ends meet, you may be tempted to bend the rules, tolerate unacceptable behavior, or work with clients you would never work with under normal circumstances.

There’s an old expression that says, “When you lie with dogs, don’t be surprised if you get up with fleas.”

The choice is simple—only work with people who are honest, ethical, and who are not dysfunctional. The cost to your peace of mind and integrity is simple not worth doing anything less.