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.
View the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®.
See translations of the 2023 Code of Ethics in other languages.
View previous editions of the Code of Ethics.
NAR's Board of Directors approved new Code of Ethics & Professional Standards policies on November 13, 2020.
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Further articles on Code of Ethics topics are available at REALTOR® Magazine.
Specific articles and sections of NAR's Bylaws support the Leadership Team's recommendation that the Association should take an aggressive role in ensuring that state associations meet their obligation to enforce the Code of Ethics.
Save 10% when you order the Code of Ethics product bundle which includes Code of Ethics pamphlets, the Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual, Handbook on Multiple Listing policy, and more.
These code comprehension resources set forth FAQs that clarify various articles of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. On each page, a downloadable PDF has been made available as a training resource to be distributed among members.
