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Realtor® Code of Ethics

About the Code

In subscribing to the Code of Ethics, Realtors® pledge to act in an honest and ethical manner with consumers, the public, and their fellow Realtors®.

The National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics was adopted in 1913 and was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. In subscribing to the Code of Ethics, Realtors® pledge to act in an honest and ethical manner with consumers, the public, and their fellow Realtors®. The Code ensures consumers are served by requiring Realtors® to cooperate in furthering clients’ best interests.
Not every real estate agent is a Realtor®. Real estate professionals who join the Realtor® organization vow to uphold the Realtor® Code of Ethics, which often goes above and beyond what is required by law.

Code of Ethics Training

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

Cycle 7 (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2024) and all NAR Code of Ethics Training cycles moving forward will run on a triennial basis.

Current Cycle
Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027

Future Cycle
Jan. 1, 2028– Dec. 31, 2030

Code of Ethics Training Tools

Additional Resources

To view more information on NAR's Code of Ethics, please visit their resource page.  For more information on the new Code of Ethics training requirement, please click here.