NAR's Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.
The Code of Ethics
View the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Note: The following eleven Standards of Practice in the Code of Ethics were amended and became effective June 5, 2025 when approved by the NAR Board of Directors: SOPs 1-12, 1-13, 1-16, 3-1, 3-2, 3-9, 9-2, 10-1, 10-5, 16-11, and 16-16. The downloadable resources are below, and pages have been updated to reflect these changes. View additional background on specific revisions relating to Standard of Practice 10-5 and Professional Standard Policy Statement #29, along with a complete listing of detailed revisions to the Code of Ethics:
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