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NAR Ethics & Fair Housing Requirements

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Code of Ethics

REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of no less than 2.5 hours of instructional time within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The current cycle deadline is December 31, 2027. All brokers need to take a NAR approved Code of Ethics class during this cycle and submit it to their primary association.

Ways to meet the requirements

  • Code of Ethics classes (in-person, online, and on-demand): HERE
  • NAR on-demand Ethics courses: HERE (if you are required to take an Ethics course for this cycle-do not take the New Members course)
  • Additional Live-Streaming and On-Demand Ethics Courses: HERE

Once completed, submit your certificate of completion to info@crcbr.org.

Fair Housing

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 began 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. Read the consequences for failing to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training.

Ways to meet the requirements

  • Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation 2025 Update: HERE
  • Canopy RE Institute Courses: HERE

Once completed, submit your certificate of completion to info@crcbr.org.