CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING

NAR mandates that all REALTOR® and Appraiser members of the REALTOR® organization must complete training on the NAR Code of Ethics as a requirement of membership. The training must meet the learning objectives and time requirements established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
 

What Code of Ethics Training is required for New Members?

All new members must complete the required Code of Ethics training within the period specified in the governing documents. Code of Ethics training is part of the NFCAR New Member Orientation, which must be completed by new and returning members, per the NFCAR Bylaws. Code of Ethics programs sponsored by other providers will not be accepted as meeting the New Member Code of Ethics requirement.

What Code of Ethics Training is required for Existing Members?

Every three (3) years, all active REALTOR® members (which includes Appraisers) must complete a refresher training on the Code of Ethics as a requirement of membership. This training for existing members must meet the learning objectives and time requirements established by the National Association of REALTORS® and be approved by the local association of the primary members.

Beginning January 1st, 2025 the cycle for completing the Code of Ethics training will be every three (3) years as follows:

• January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027

What happens if this requirement is not met by a member?

In early January, NAR will provide NFCAR with the names of members who have not met their Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Membership and all related services will be suspended for all members on that list until the requirement is met.  Suspended members who do not meet the requirement by March 1 will be terminated.

What is NFCAR’s role in the Code of Ethics training process?

• The local association (NFCAR) is authorized by NAR to determine which Code of Ethics training programs it will accept as meeting the learning objectives established by NAR.
• The local association has responsibility for recording and transmitting all Code of Ethics training records for primary members of the National Association of REALTORS®.
• Per NAR directive, the local association must suspend any member who does not meet the Code of Ethics training requirement within the current quadrennial period.
   

​How can you meet the Code of Ethics Training Requirement for Existing Members?

If you join/joined NFCAR within the current period (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027), the 3 CE Code of Ethics course provided during your New Member Orientation meets the requirement for the current three-year period ending December 31, 2027. Since you attended that class at NFCAR, your records are transmitted to NAR by NFCAR. No additional action is required by the member.

For existing members, NFCAR will accept copies of Connecticut CE certificates from registered Real Estates Schools as proof as meeting the NAR Code of Ethics Training Requirement for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. Remember, only your local association has the authority to determine which classes meet the requirement.

How will NAR’s records be updated to indicate that you’ve met the training requirement?

The following information applies to primary members of NFCAR.

• If you complete any of the classroom courses at NFCAR, your training record will automatically be updated and sent to NAR. No additional action is required.
   
• If you complete any of the classroom courses approved by NFCAR, but delivered by a Connecticut approved school/sponsor other than NFCAR, you must submit a copy of your certificate of completion to NFCAR, so that NFCAR can transmit the record to NAR. Email your scanned certificate to jessica@NFCAR.com or FAX it to 203 792-9962.
   
• If you complete the Free NAR Online course, NAR knows that you’ve completed the requirement and will notify your local Association – NFCAR. The Free NAR on line Course may not be eligible CT Credit, please contact NFCAR Membership for information jessica@NFCAR.com, or 203 744-7255