Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics training is required of NAR members every 2 years.
Access Existing REALTOR® ethics training online

Professional Standards information
Professional Standards Training & Information Resources
2017 Summary of Key Professional Standards Changes

Core Standards information
Handout: NAR Core Standards – Third Compliance Cycle
The Fifth Compliance Cycle began January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

 Subsequent cycles will be 12 months, coinciding with the calendar year.

 

Following the New Mandatory Core Standards for Associations of REALTORS®

Local, state, and territorial associations of REALTORS®, as a condition of membership in the National Association of REALTORS®, must meet NAR’s Organizational Alignment Core Standards, a set of requirements that fall into six categories:

  1. Code of Ethics
  2. Advocacy
  3. Consumer Outreach
  4. Unification Efforts and Support of the REALTOR® Organization
  5. Technology
  6. Financial Solvency

REALTOR® associations must certify compliance with the standards by June 30, 2016—and by June 30 of each subsequent year—or be subject to revocation of their charter.

The standards were approved by NAR’s board of directors in May 2014 and replace a previous set of organizational standards. The purpose of the new standards: to raise the bar for REALTOR® associations and ensure high-quality service for REALTORS®.

Among the new standards is the need for an up-to-date strategic plan. To help associations meet that standard, NAR is developing training for potential facilitators and providing grants for associations to complete the strategic planning process. Strategic planning grants are available through June 30, 2015, and money will be disbursed only after a plan has been submitted to and approved by NAR. When finalized, details about the facilitator training will be posted at REALTOR.org and in the Internal News Service Report for AEs.

Grants will also be available to facilitate association mergers that take place between May 17, 2014, and June 30, 2016, with disbursement after completion of a successful merger.

Enforcement of the Organizational Alignment Core Standards will be the joint responsibility of the local associations, state and territorial associations, and national association. NAR is currently building an online compliance reporting process, with expected completion in fall 2014.
Read “Standards & Beyond” from the Summer 2014 issue of REALTOR® AE Magazine.

Review the Organizational Alignment Frequently Asked Questions, compiled by NAR. These FAQs are regularly updated.

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