REALTOR Code of Ethics - Spotlight on Articles 1, 2, and 3

This course is a review of Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. You'll better understand the Ethics standards and be provided with the Ethics training required by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The course is designed to teach you about the history of the Code of Ethics as well as the aspirational concepts in the Preamble to the Code of Ethics. You'll learn the structure of the Code and its supporting materials, and then compare it to the concept of general business ethics. The course provides interactive learning methods such as case studies and group discussion of fact scenarios, this is to help you identify possible violations of the Code of Ethics, specifically related to Articles 1, 2, and 3.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify aspirational concepts in the Preamble to the Code of Ethics
• Describe the professional standards enforcement process of the board or association
• Identify possible violations
• Describe the concept of general business ethics
• Identify how the Code of Ethics compares and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics
• List the major categories of the Articles of the Code of Ethics
• Describe the structure of the Code and its supporting materials
• Describe the concepts of the following Articles of the Code of Ethics: Articles 1, 2, and 3
• Apply the standards of practice relating to Articles 1, 2, and 3
• Describe the professional standards enforcement process of the board or association

ATTENTION CAR MEMBERS: You can receive this course for 50% off its regular price by using your membership benefits at the California Association of REALTORS® website! Visit this course at the CAR Education Online Store for more details.

This course complies with all guidelines provided by the National Association of REALTORS®.  However, official approval is determined by a state or local association of REALTORS®.  Please check with applicable authorities to determine whether this course satisfies your educational requirements.