Code of Ethics & Fair Housing Requirements

Published On: January 21, 2025

NAR Code of Ethics triennial training requirement.

  • Please note that if you have not completed this requirement by end of business day on Friday, February 14th your Membership will fall into SUSPENDED status.
  • If you have missed the December 31st deadline for Cycle 7, you must complete it by February 28th.
  • If you renewed your DRE License between 2023 and 2024, you have completed a code of ethics course as it is part of the state’s license renewal requirement. Please send your certificate to [email protected], and we will update your records per your DRE renewal.
  • To check your status please visit: NAR.realtor to log in and check your status.
  • Alternatively, you may complete the course using the link below. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training/code-of-ethics-training-for-existing-members
  • Please use Chrome while taking the course, the site has had issues with people using Firefox.

For assistance navigating the site please contact NAR 1-800-874-6500.

Once completed, submit your certificate to [email protected].

Please allow extra time for us to respond to your email as we are experiencing higher than normal call and email volume.

Fair Housing Training Requirement.

REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. This requirement will begin January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.

Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations.