COE Requirements of Membership
New REALTORS®
As an obligation of membership, new REALTORS® must complete complete a course on the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® within the first 120 days of their membership (2.5 hours) and must submit their certificate to us for our review. Only REALTOR® Code of Ethics classes offered by their local Board, their State Association or National Association of REALTORS® will be accepted per NAR.
Only REALTOR® Code of Ethics classes offered by their local Board, their State Association or National Association of REALTORS® will be accepted per NAR.
Completing Code of Ethics Training
NAR Code of Ethics Online Training
The National Association of REALTORS® offers an online course. You will be asked to enter your 9-digit NRDS (National REALTOR® Database System) number. You should have received this number with your welcome email; however you can look it up with the link above.
Sign up with the link below:
The CE Shop
Code of Ethics in Action: Real-Life Applications – $29.00
As a real estate professional, you’re bound to encounter ethical dilemmas from time to time. Enter The Code of Ethics in Action: Real-Life Applications. In this course, you’ll review each Article within the NAR Code of Ethics, gain insight into recent changes, and discover important takeaways you can employ in your practice.
Code of Ethics: Good for Your Clients and Your Business – $29.00
A solid ethical foundation is an essential part of your real estate practice. That’s why the National Association of REALTORS® asks its members to follow its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Updated regularly, this Code was first adopted in 1913 and consists of 17 Articles along with supporting Standards of Practice.
Ethics at Work – $29.00
Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas, inspiring consumer confidence. Exemplify the professionalism and cooperation that’s the true foundation of the real estate industry.
Local Board Opportunities
The Board offers several courses throughout the year in cooperation with the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. They are approved for 3 core Rhode Island Real Estate licensee continuing education credits and are 3 hours in length. Click here to sign up for our next class offering
Check Your Code of Ethics Status
To see whether you have completed the course for the current cycle, check the National Association of REALTORS site and select the “View My Education Records” using your NRDS login information. If you do not know your NRDS number, please follow the prompts or contact RICABOR.
If you are unsure of whether you have completed this required course, please contact us for assistance at info@ricabor.realtor (401) 274-8386. There are no exceptions to this new member course requirement.
