Purpose

The course provides an overview of the NAR Core Standards, which all associations must comply with as a condition of membership. Volunteer leaders will gain the knowledge and understanding needed to support association staff in the annual compliance process, thus ensuring that associations are equipped to provide high-quality services that members need to be successful.

Topics

• Purpose of the Core Standards requirement
• Understanding of the six Core Standards
• Steps needed to ensure compliance
• Compliance timeline
• Consequences for failure to comply with the Core Standards
• Appeals and enforcement process

Course Duration

• 1 hour

Additional Information

• Course completion allows one point toward the Core Standards six hour REALTOR® association professional development requirement.
• Course completion allows for two application or recertification points for the RCE designation.

The Core Standards are changing in 2025!
Changes to the Core Standards are effective with the next Core Standards review cycle (January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025) and will be incorporated into the 2025 Core Standards Certification Form.
View the 2025 Changes to the Core Standards on nar.realtor