Skip to content

Code of Ethics & Fair Housing Training

Lead with Integrity. Practice with Purpose.

REALTOR® members are required to take REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training every three years. The current cycle runs from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027 (Cycle 8). Below are details and options for meeting the requirements.

REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training

REALTORS® are required to complete 2 hours and 30 minutes of ethics training each triennial cycle. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®, so taking this training with a REALTOR® association (NAR, MAR, GBAR, or another state or local) is strongly recommended! Not all CE courses offered meet this requirement. Failure to complete the required ethics training is a violation of membership and can lead to suspension of membership and possible termination.

Reporting Your Ethics Training
If you have already completed the training program since January 1, 2025, but your status does not reflect this on your profile, please upload your certificate of completion so that we may update our records.

Members can complete the Code of Ethics requirement at no cost via any of the following options:

Fair Housing Training

Beginning January 1, 2025, all REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be no less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Current Massachusetts continuing education courses that meet this requirement are Fair Housing and Protecting the Protected Classes.

Reporting Your Fair Housing Training
If you have already completed the training program since January 1, 2025, but your status does not reflect this on your profile, please upload your certificate of completion so that we may update our records.

Members can complete the Fair Housing requirement at no cost via any of the following options:

  • GBAR Live Courses (View Calendar) - Fair Housing or Protecting the Protected Classes CE meet this requirement
  • MAR on-demand CE - Fair Housing or Protecting the Protected Classes CE meet this requirement
  • Fairhaven 2.0: Essential Fair Housing Education (dynamic online simulation - highly recommended!)

Other Options ($)

At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification Course
The At Home with Diversity® certification course equips real estate professionals to thrive in today’s diverse and multicultural market. It provides training on cultural awareness, the application of U.S. fair housing laws in real estate practice, and strategies for building inclusive, professional business practices that serve clients from all backgrounds.

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
(Offered with a live instructor, in person or virtual.) REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray. Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing is an NAR certificate course that helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.