NAR REALTOR® requirements 

 

As a member of NAR, you must complete two requirements by December 31, 20274:

  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.

Frequently asked questions

NAR requires all REALTORS® to complete:

  • A Code of Ethics course (minimum 2.5 hours) every three years.
  • A Fair Housing training course (2 hours) every three years.

The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria set by NAR.

The current cycle began on January 1, 2025, and ends December 31, 2027.

Between January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027, you can complete the requirements by taking:

Code of Ethics

  • A Code of Ethics CE course (MD, DC, or VA) with GCAAR.
  • An online Code of Ethics CE course through The CE Shop.
  • An online NAR Code of Ethics course, 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 course from another approved CE provider, including another local or state REALTOR® association.

Fair Housing

  • A Fair Housing CE course with GCAAR.
  • Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, offered by GCAAR or NAR.
  • The At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification, offered by GCAAR or NAR.
  • A Fair Housing CE course from another approved CE provider, including another local or state REALTOR® association.

To check your NAR status and confirm whether you have met the Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training requirements, visit:  Verify Your Status.

  • 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.

  

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 .

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.

No. If you completed the New Member Code of Ethics requirement, you do not need to take an additional course until the next cycle.

No, these requirements apply only to REALTOR® members.

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.

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 education@gcaar.com.