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 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