Online Learning from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD)
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Topics Covered
- Heighten awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics
- Appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in professional lives
- Enhances professionalism and competency
- Encourages REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public
*Code of Ethics is currently only available to active members. If you do not see an option to register/launch, please check your membership status here.
In this course, students will engage in case studies, scenarios, and detailed examination of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. REALTOR® members must complete two and a half (2.5) hours of ethics training, meeting specific learning objectives and criteria, within three (3) year cycles. This mandatory ethics training requirement for REALTOR® members was adopted by the NAR Board of Directors in 1999.
Additional Information
- Note that it DOES NOT confer CE credit for state licensure purposes.
- Best viewed on non-mobile device, Stable Internet Connection required.
- The current cycle will end on December 31, 2027.
- This course is offered free of charge
- Course Duration: 2.5 hours - Self Paced
Many local associations of REALTORS® offer COE training locally; check with your local association to ascertain other training opportunities.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: The content of this course was written and published prior to amendments to the REALTOR®’s Code of Ethics adopted on June 5, 2025 to certain professional standards policies, including the following:
- Standard of Practice 1-12
- Standard of Practice 1-13
- Standard of Practice 1-16
- Standard of Practice 3-1
- Standard of Practice 3-2
- Standard of Practice 3-9
- Standard of Practice 10-1
- Standard of Practice 10-5
- Standard of Practice 16-11
- Standard of Practice 16-16
These amendments were made to clarify a REALTORS® ethical obligations in light of the practice changes agreed to in the 2024 settlement agreement, and regarding Standard of Practice 10-5, to create a specific definition of “harassment” and focus enforcement on instances in which REALTORS® are operating in their capacity as real estate professionals, in association with their real estate businesses, or in real estate-related activities.
Please review the amendments to the Code of Ethics here: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/2025-code-of-ethics-standards-of-practice