Code of Ethics
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.
REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. This requirement will begin January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.
Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Read the consequences for failing to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training.
- 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.
NAR Fair Housing Courses:
- Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
- At Home With Diversity (AHWD): Online or Classroom
- Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
Check the GMNBR or NHAR website calendars for any upcoming Code of Ethics or Fair Housing Courses: