Series: The Golden Rule of Cowboys and the Golden Rules of Realtors

Do Unto Others: Cowboy Code and the Realtor’s Oath

Apr 4, 2025 | Client Relationships, Real Estate Values, Realtor Ethics

By Buck Perino

“The Golden Rule Lives On”

Long before contracts and closing costs, before marketing strategies and digital listings, there was the cowboy — weather-worn, principled, and guided by one unbreakable code:

“Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.”

This simple truth, the Golden Rule, wasn’t just a nicety. It was a survival tool, a badge of honor, and a blueprint for trust. In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven real estate world, that same rule should remain at the heart of every transaction.

🤝 From Saddle to Sales: Integrity is the Currency

Cowboys didn’t have Yelp reviews or NDAs. Their reputation rode before them like dust on the wind. If they didn’t keep their word, they didn’t ride again. Realtors are no different — we may wear boots with less dust, but our word still matters.

Every listing, every showing, and every handshake should be rooted in respect, honesty, and service. We’re not here to just make a sale. We’re here to guide, protect, and lead with clarity.

The cowboy’s honor code isn’t outdated — it’s more relevant than ever.

🧭 Why It Matters in Real Estate

Trust is everything in a business where clients make the biggest financial decisions. The Golden Rule translates into:

  • Returning calls when you say you will
  • Being honest about property conditions
  • Putting the client’s needs first — even if it means more work
  • Communicating clearly and often
  • Never push a sale for personal gain.

Whether you’re helping a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, your consistency and integrity—not gimmicks—earn long-term loyalty and referrals.

🐴 Why Buck Perino – Realtor® on Horseback – Rides with This Code

Realtor® on Horseback isn’t just a catchy name. It’s a declaration. We ride with the values that built the West — trust, grit, respect — and we bring that spirit into every deal.

We ride with purpose.
We serve with heart.
We build trust that lasts.

Want to Be the Best? Be a Good Human.

You can’t always control the market. You can control how you show up.
And if you’re riding the real estate trail with Realtor® on Horseback, you can be sure we’re guided by the same rule cowboys lived by:

“Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.”

Saddle up with the Realtor® on Horseback, Buck Perino.

Let’s ride this trail together.

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About Buck Perino

Buck Perino is a dedicated real estate professional at Carswell Real Estate Co. Inc. and a proud member of HAR, committed to providing top-tier representation and advocacy for every client—past, present, or future. By tailoring a clear plan of action to each individual’s goals and staying involved well beyond the transaction, Buck ensures a positive and rewarding real estate journey.