REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Read the consequences for failing to complete Code of Ethics training.
Information provided by the National Assocaition of Realtors®
New members joining the Marin Association of REALTORS® must complete similar training upon joining. A new member who has completed the New Member Code of Ethics Orientation shall not be required to complete additional ethics training until the next three-year cycle.
Existing Marin Association of REALTORS® members must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training, meeting specific learning objectives and criteria, within three-year cycles.
Marin Association of REALTORS® members who have completed the required ethics training within a three-year cycle in another association shall not be required to complete any further ethics training for that same training cycle.
Existing Marin Association of REALTORS® members wishing to fulfill the Code of Ethics Training Requirement can use these resources:
Check your Code Of Ethics Status Here
You can check to see if you have completed the requirement on NAR’s website. Sign in to www.nar.realtor. Once logged in, click on Manage Account underneath your name in the top right corner. Click on the My Education tab. A shaded box on the left will display your Code of Ethics Status as “INCOMPLETE” in a red box or “COMPLETE” in green box. If you see “INCOMPLETE” then you still need to complete your Code of Ethics training before December 31, 2027.
Yes, ALL active REALTOR® members must complete COE by December 31, 2027 EXCEPT Emeritus Members. NAR Emeritus members do not have to complete Code of Ethics training.
You may submit your certificate by emailing [email protected]
Ethics classes provided by a DRE approved provider will qualify but you will need to submit your certificate of completion in order to get credit. You can also take the training online through NAR.
Unfortunately, no. The Department of Real Estate does not send associations data regarding your license renewals so we do not have a way of tracking education completed for a license renewal.
If you did take an Ethics course for your license renewal, you can log into eLicensing and download form RE251 – Continuing Education Course Verification. To access form RE251, log into eLicensing through the Department of Real Estate’s website. Under License Options, click on Review Your License Application. Then click on RE251 – Continuing Education Course Verification and download the form to your computer. Then email [email protected] allow for up to 7-10 business days for your account to be updated.
REALTOR® members who failed completing their Code of Ethics requirement to the previous cycle who are asking to reinstate the following year after cycle ended, will be charged a refundable penalty of $50. Penalty will be refunded if reinstating member completes the Code of Ethics training within 10 calendar days. After the first 10 day period, membership will be suspended for 20 days then terminated if member fails to complete the Code of Ethics training.
Certificates from outside providers will not be accepted for terminated members trying to reinstate.
