Code of Ethics

NAR's Code of Ethics is the one factor that distinguishes REALTORS® from other real estate agents. The Code of Ethics is universally recognized by practitioners, lawyers and laymen alike as the measure of professionalism in real estate. When you abide by the Code, it ensures your fellow practitioners and the public of a high standard of business conduct. Updated annually, in response to changes in the industry, each REALTOR® needs to review the Code when these changes occur.*

The Code of Ethics is an excellent Risk Management tool.
Include a copy in your listing presentation packet,
to educate clients on the "REALTOR® difference".
(*Courtesy of SKCAR)

Download the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
of the National Association of REALTORS®
Read this: Before You File a Complaint
Download a Code of Ethics Enforcement Brochure


Resources for Existing
REALTOR® Members


On-line Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training Course:

This is an NAR developed online course for completion using a computer and the Internet. REALTORS® can stop and restart the course at their convenience within a 30-day time period. Successful completion is recorded in the National REALTORS® Database System (NRDS) and satisfies a member’s Code of Ethics training requirements.

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  Resources for New
REALTOR® Applicants


New Member Online REALTOR® Ethics Training Orientation Course:

This is an NAR developed online course for completion using a computer and the Internet. REALTORS® can stop and restart the course at their convenience within a 30-day time period. Successful completion is recorded in the National REALTORS® Database System (NRDS) and satisfies a new member’s Code of Ethics training requirements.

Go to the new member ethics course page >>