Mandatory ethics training requirements for new and continuing REALTOR® members was established by the National Association’s Board of Directors at the 1999 Annual Convention to heighten member awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics; to create an awareness of and appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in their professional lives; to enhance professionalism and competency; and to encourage REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public.
The ethics training requirement went into effect January 1, 2001, as the start date of the first quadrennial cycle.
January 1, 2013 marks the beginning of the 4th cycle which will end December 31, 2016.
During this time period, over a million REALTORS® across the United States and Canada will reaffirm their vows and commitment to excellence, professionalism, and doing the right thing!
NAR Ethics - A Code That's More than Words
At MTAR, there are several ways you can satisfy your NAR REALTOR® requirement. Each association determines what meets the requirement.
New Member Orientation
If you are a new member, or a member who is required to take orientation during the current four year (quadrennial) cycle, you will satisfy your Ethics requirement by completing orientation.
MTAR Classes
On a regular basis, and especially as we end the four year deadline for the Ethics requirement, MTAR offers on-site training sessions, which will satisfy your requirement as well as earn you those needed TREC Education requirements!
The most popular name of these classes are
TRUST ME, I'm A REALTOR
Success Begins with a "C"
Because It's the Right Thing to Do
NAR Ethics 2013-2016
GRI 1
GRI 1 Professionalism, taken at the State Association level (TAR) as part of obtaining the coveted GRI Designation, also satisfies the NAR Ethics Requirement.
On-Line at www.REALTOR.org
Perhaps the easiest way to meet the NAR Ethics Requirement is to take it on-line at your NAR Home, REALTOR.org! The cost is free (although you do NOT earn TREC education credits) and you can stop and start at your convenience (30 day time period). A passing grade is automatically updated in your NAR education record, and MTAR is notified of your completion.
Professional Standards
Annually, MTAR hosts the Regional Education Forum (REF) leadership meeting (usually in November) during which time Professional Standards covers the NAR Ethic Requirement.
TREES, the CE Shop, and D&D School of Real Estate
Ethics courses offered thru TREES and the CE Shop, that SPECIFICALLY apply to REALTOR ethics, may also apply. You should check first with MTAR before making the assumption! For On-Line Course, check out our website.
No matter which path you take to complete the requirement, your commitment and adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics is one of the most important ways you can distinguish yourself as a cut above the rest!
To take the NAR Ethics Course On-line (it's FREE, you can STOP and START at your convenience, but you receive NO TREC education credits, click here
To view the most currently approved version of NAR Ethics, click here
To view the MTAR Education Calendar for the next available NAR Ethics Training Session (you satisfy the NAR Ethics requirment AND receive 3 hours of TREC approved continuing education credits, click here:
Failure to complete the NAR Ethics Requirement before the end of the 4 year cycle will result in your suspension from MTAR, NAR and TAR, and you will forfeit all rights to the REALTOR® name and all REALTOR® member services and privileges.
Current deadline is December 31, 2016.
To view the most currently approved version of NAR Ethics In SPANISH, click here
MTAR members must either take the online Ethics course at www.Realtor.org or they must complete it at MTAR or another REALTOR® association....There are some online schools that offer the course but they are NOT affiliated with NAR. Taking an Ethics course other than those outlined will not meet the NAR requirement.
COMING SOON!
April 1, 2016
Beginning in April 2016, you will find a list of those members who have not taken the NAR Ethics requirement based on MTAR's records. The list will be updated at the end of each month or immediately after MTAR's orientation sessions, or an MTAR Ethics class offering .This course must be completed by ALL REALTORS no later than 12/31/2016,
If your name appears on the list, and you believe you have taken an NAR CODE OF ETHICS Class between 01/01/2013 and today's date, please contact Wayman - wayman@MTAR.org - for research.
