Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors®
Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors®
As a member of NAR, you must complete two requirements by December 31, 2027:
1. A minimum of 2.5 hours of approved Code of Ethics coursework to maintain your membership.
2. A Fair Housing training course, as part of NAR’s ongoing commitment to Fair Housing.
GCAAR reports all Ethics and Fair Housing course completions to NAR for its primary members. If you are a secondary member, it is your responsibility to ensure your primary association receives confirmation of your course completion.
Failure to meet these requirements is a violation of membership duties and will result in suspension of membership at the end of the current cycle or until the requirement is fulfilled.
For more details, visit: Q&A: NAR Ethics Training Requirements or NAR Fair Housing Training Requirement
Q: What are the Ethics and Fair Housing training requirements?
A: NAR requires all REALTORS® to complete:
The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria set by NAR.
Q: When is the deadline for this cycle?
A: The current cycle began on January 1, 2025, and ends December 31, 2027.
Q: What class can I take to fulfill these requirements?
A: Between January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027, you can complete the requirements by taking:
Code of Ethics
An MD, DC, or VA Code of Ethics CE class with GCAAR
An online Code of Ethics CE class with The CE Shop
An online course with NAR, including the following options: a free existing member non-CE course, a free new member non-CE course, a paid CE option, or earning the C2EX endorsement.
A Code of Ethics CE class with an approved CE provider, including another local association or state association
Fair housing
Q: How can I verify if I’ve fulfilled the requirements?
A: To check your NAR status and confirm whether you have met the Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training requirements, visit: Verify Your Status
Q: How does GCAAR report my completion to NAR?
A: Primary Members with GCAAR: If you took an MD, DC, or VA Ethics CE course with GCAAR, we have reported your completion to NAR. No further action is required on your part.
If you took the course through NAR, another local/state REALTOR® association, The CE Shop or an external provider: We do not receive your completion records. Please email proof of completion to education@gcaar.com so we can report it to NAR.
Q: How does reporting work for secondary members?
A: If GCAAR is your secondary association, we cannot report your completion to NAR. You must refer to your primary association's guidelines to ensure your requirements are met. If you need proof of attendance for a course taken at GCAAR, please email education@gcaar.com.
Q: How does reporting work for non-members?
A: If you are not a GCAAR member, we do not report your completion to NAR or your primary REALTOR® association. You must check with your primary association to ensure you meet their requirements. If you need proof of attendance for a course taken at GCAAR, please email education@gcaar.com.
Q: Do new members need to take another Ethics course?
A: If you completed the New Member Code of Ethics requirement, you do not need to take an additional course until the next cycle.
Q: Do affiliate members need to complete the ethics requirement?
A: No, these requirements apply only to REALTOR® members.
Q: Do appraisers need to complete an Ethics course?
A: Yes, all NAR members with a NRDS ID must complete an applicable Ethics course every three-year cycle. If you are an appraiser, NAR offers a Code of Ethics Course for Existing Members (Free, Non-CE) that includes appraisal-specific content.
Q: When is the next cycle?
A: The next cycle runs from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to GCAAR education.
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