Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Requirements The National Association of REALTORS®
Every four years, the National Association of REALTORS® requires all members
to complete Code of Ethics training.
The next deadline is December 31, 2008.
To find the class and how-to information for completing it, go to:
www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/onlineethicstraining?OpenDocument.
You can choose the course that's right for you whether you're a residential or commercial
practioner.
If you would rather take a live training class, OKCMARs Code of Ethics class held
on the first and third Thursday of each month will fulfill the Professional Standards
Conduct continuing education requirements as well. Call the Membership Department
at 405-840-1493 to pre-register.
New member orientation program
Effective January 1, 2001 applicants for REALTOR® membership shall complete an orientation
program on the Code of Ethics of not less than two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes
of instructional time. This requirement can be satisfied through instruction provided
by the local Board or by another Board and can include classroom instruction, home
study, correspondence study, or Internet-based instruction. Any orientation program
must meet the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. REALTORS® who having completed such
orientation shall not be required to complete further Code of Ethics orientation
upon application for membership in another Board provided that REALTOR® membership
has been continuous or that any break in membership is for one (1) year or less.
(Adopted 11/99)
Quadrennial REALTOR® ethics training
Effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004, and for successive four (4)
year periods thereafter, REALTORS® are required to complete quadrennial ethics training
of not less than two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes of instructional time. REALTORS®
completing such training during any four (4) year cycle shall not be required to
complete additional ethics training in respect of this requirement as a requirement
of membership in any other Board or Association.
A REALTOR® completing the new member Code of Ethics orientation during any four
(4) year cycle shall not be required to complete additional ethics training in respect
of this requirement until a new four (4) year cycle commences.
Failure to complete the required periodic ethics training shall be considered a
violation of a membership duty for which REALTOR® membership shall be suspended
until such time as the required training is completed.
Every Board and Association is required to provide access to necessary ethics training
programs either locally, in conjunction with other Boards and Associations, or through
other methods (including, but not limited to, home study, correspondence courses,
or Internet-based instruction). Any training offered pursuant to this requirement
must meet the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. (Adopted 11/99)