REALTOR® Code of Ethics

The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics distinguishes REALTORS® from licensed agents and brokers who do not join the association. All REALTORS® pledge to uphold the principles contained on this foundational document. The Code of Ethics outlines a REALTOR’S® obligations to clients, colleagues, and the general public. Anyone who believes a REALTOR® has violated the Code of Ethics may file a complaint.

All REALTOR® Members are Required to Complete Code of Ethics Training every 3 years

The TREC Legal II course required to renew a Texas real estate license no longer satisfies the NAR requirement for REALTOR® Code of Ethics training. This change was adopted by the NAR Board of Directors in 2019.  The NAR board also extended how often the training must be taken from two years to three years.  The current cycle ends 12/31/2024.

Please note that REALTOR® Code of Ethics courses that do not offer TREC Continuing Education credits are generally free. Fees are required for courses that offer CE credit.

REALTOR® Code of Ethics Courses

Find Your code of Ethics Training Status

NAR has an online search to check your ethics training status at nar.realtor/my-account (login required). You can find your NRDS # by logging into the NTCAR website.

If you have taken a qualified ethics course from an outside source, please send certificate of completion to info@ntcar.org

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Arbitration is a process by which an individual seeks reimbursement for monies they feel they are owed based on a contractual agreement or a specific non-contractual agreement.

Learn more about the National Association of REALTORS® Arbitration process.