REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of no less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within three-year cycles.

The three-year requirement is new, and background information on the change is available. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Current Code of Ethics

Training may be completed through local REALTOR® associations or through another method, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses, or online courses. Local Associations track member training requirements. Please contact your local association for help in identifying your current training requirements. Local Board Directory.

Training Cycles

The current deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2024.

Below are the cycle dates for the Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Training must be completed at any time during these established cycles. Failure to complete training during any cycle will lead to suspension of membership for the January and February immediately following the cycle deadline, with termination of membership starting March 1 after the cycle deadline.

• Current Cycle: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024
• Future Cycle: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027

NC REALTORS® Training Options

REALTORS® can complete their Code of Ethics Training Requirement through any approved COE Training course, the C2EX Endorsement or through the NC REALTORS® course offerings below:

• Sticking to the Code of Ethics (In-Person/Virtual)
• Bringing Ethics to Life – The NAR Requirement and Beyond (Self-Paced)
• Professional Standards/Code of Ethics Training (In-Person/Virtual)
• Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar (Self-Paced)