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

All courses below fulfill the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement.

1. Continuing Education CE Option, $29.95

Take the CE Course(link is external)
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  • This course offers an estimated 3 credit hours of CE for $29.95
  • View the list of states(link is external) that grant CE credit
  • NOTE: This course is offered by the Center for REALTOR® Development. You may need to create a new account for this website; to do so, click on the “new registration” button after accessing the course.

2. FREE Course for Existing Members

Take the Existing Member Course(link is external)
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  • Customizable learning experience (launched Oct. 2016)
  • No final exam, members must pass module quizzes
  • Specialized content for residential, commercial, and appraiser practitioners
  • Not eligible for CE credits
  • NOTE: This course is offered by the Center for REALTOR® Development. You may need to create a new account for this website; to do so, click on the “new registration” button after accessing the course.

3. FREE Course for New Members

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  • Take this free course if you are a new member to satisfy new member Code of Ethics training

Before You Take the Training:

  • View training resources for new members or for existing members
  • Learn what login information you’ll need, the best browsers to use, what to expect once you complete the course, and other tips for taking the course
  • Check if you have completed the course by clicking the “View My Education Records” link on this page

About the Training Requirement

REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

A new three-year cycle began January 1, 2022. The deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2024.

Training may be completed through local REALTOR® associations or through another method, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses, or online courses.