Code of Ethics & Fair Housing

Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
(required by NAR every 3 years)

Topics covered in class:
• NAR Code of Ethics – 17 Articles & Standards of Practice
• NAR required Ethics vs. DRE required Ethics
• The 3 areas of the NAR Code of Ethics
o Duties to your Clients and Customers
o Duties to the Public
o Duties to other Realtors
• NAR Ethics AND California BP Code 10176 & 10177
• 3 Standing Committees all Associations must have – Grievance, Professional Standards & Arbitration
• Examples of Ethics hearing outcomes – Ouch!

Fair Housing
Now required for NAR before Jan 1, 2028

Fair Housing Class:
• 9 Protected classes at the Federal Level
• NAR Code of Ethics
• 23 Protected classes at the State Level
• zipForm FHDA
• Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals vs. Pets
• Advertising Guidelines
• VAMA
• Fair Housing Poster
• ECOA

About the instructor:
Joel Carlson, DREI, CREC
714-271-7322 Joel@JoelCarlson.com