NAR's Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.
New REALTOR® Members:
New members of local REALTOR® associations must complete similar training when they first join. A new member who has completed the New Member Code of Ethics Orientation shall not be required to complete additional ethics training until the next three-year cycle.
Existing REALTOR® Members:
Existing REALTOR® members must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training, meeting specific learning objectives and criteria, within three-year cycles. REALTORS® who have completed the required ethics training within a three-year cycle in one association shall not be required to complete any further ethics training for that same training cycle if the REALTOR® becomes or is a member of another association.
- All states require continuing education to renew your Real Estate license
- Course offers an estimated 3 hours of CE for $29.95
- The CE Shop (look for the orange "NAR Ethics")
- Eligible for CE Credits
Code of Ethics Course for Existing Members:
- Custom learning experience
- No final exam, members must pass module quizzes
- Specialized content for residential, commercial, and appraiser practitioners
- View your options for customizing this course
- Not eligible for CE credits
Code of Ethics Course for New Members:
- New members and individuals with a break in membership over one year are required to take this training
- Members only need their NRDS ID to take this course. Look up your NRDS ID
- No eligible for CE credits
Training may be completed through local REALTOR® associations or through another method, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses, or online courses.