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 with the following goals:

• 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.

This requirement went into effect Jan. 1, 2001. For more information, visit the main page for Code of Ethics Training.