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Introduction

All Realtors^® are bound by a strong code of ethics. While most of us have a general idea of what this means, the National Association of Realtors^® has a clearly defined “Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice” that all Realtors^® must adhere to. This code is over 100 years old and was originally created as a standard of practice for all real estate professionals who wanted to separate themselves from the unscrupulous acts of the many swindlers operating without any controls at the time. The Code of Ethics extends beyond the scope of traditional business ethics in many ways and codifies the ethical standards for Realtors^® to abide by.

While the “Ethics of the Real Estate Profession”, as it was originally called, has been revised many times over the past century, its original purpose as a Promise of Professionalism has never changed. The goal today, the same as in 1913, is to assure consumers a square deal when involved in a real estate transaction. Today’s Code of Ethics is a living document with the intent to protect buyer, sellers, landlord, tenants and any others who put their faith in a Realtor^®.

Course Objectives

Unit 1: History of NAR and the Code of Ethics

• To identify the factors and circumstances leading to the creation of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice