The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
(REALTOR® members include Appraisers, Brokers, Sales Agents, etc.). Mandatory ethics training requirements for new and continuing REALTOR® members were established by the National Association’s Board of Directors at the 1999 Annual NAR Convention to heighten member awareness of the:
Key Tenets of the Code of Ethics:
To create an awareness of and appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in their professional lives.
To enhance professionalism and competency.
To encourage REALTORS® to view the Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public.