The Code of Ethics

NAR's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice plus related resources and training.

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.

Code of Ethics Training

  • For Existing 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.

    Existing members wishing to fulfill the Code of Ethics Training Requirement can use these resources:

    Learn the requirements

    Read sample classroom course materials

    Check your Code of Ethics Status

    Take the Online Course:

    Free Existing Member Course

  • For New 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.

    Use the following resources for new members to prepare to complete the Code of Ethics Training Requirement:

    Learn the requirements

    Read sample classroom course materials

    Take the online course

    AEs: Consider specific suggestions for your new-member training

    Check your Code of Ethics Status

  • Training Cycles

    Below are the cycle dates for the Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Training must be completed at anytime during these established cycles.

    Failure to complete training during any cycle will lead to suspension of membership for the January and February immediately following the cycle deadline, with termination of membership starting March 1 after the cycle deadline.

    Current Cycle:

    January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

    Future Cycle:

    January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027