Adhering to a Higher Standard: The Code of Ethics

Overview

This course covers the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, emphasizing its importance and practical application in real estate. It explores the Code’s Articles, Standards of Practice, and includes case studies to guide licensees towards professionalism and ethical behavior. The course includes the 2023 NAR changes.

This course is designed to meet the Code of Ethics training REALTORS® must complete every three years. Licensees must confirm with their local REALTOR® association if it will accept this course for ethics training.

Learning Objectives

  • recognize the importance of creating sound ethical principles to guide professional conduct
  • recall the history, structure, and importance of the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice
  • explain the ethical duties that REALTORS® owe to the public, to clients and customers, and to other licensees
  • identify the fiduciary duties owed to clients
  • describe the Code's nondiscrimination guidelines, including the addition of Standard of Practice 10-5 to the Code
    of Ethics
  • summarize the enforcement process of the Code of Ethics and the penalties that may be imposed for violations

Designed For

All real estate licensees


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