Mandatory ethics training requirements for new and continuing REALTOR® members were established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors in 1999 to heighten member awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics; to create an awareness of and appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in their professional lives; to enhance professionalism and competency; and to encourage REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public.
In November 2020, NAR’s Board of Directors added Standard of Practice 10-5 to the Code of Ethics and amended Professional Standard #29, both of which are effective immediately. For details on all the changes adopted, visit Code of Ethics & Professional Standards Policies.