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Code of Ethics

REALTORS® follow a strict CODE OF ETHICS in their work with consumers. Complete your Code of Ethics training within each three year training cycle.

Code of Ethics

One way REALTORS® differ from non-REALTOR® practitioners is that REALTORS® follow a strict CODE OF ETHICS in their work with consumers. The National Association of REALTORS® requires that every REALTOR® must complete two and half hours of Code of Ethics training within each training cycle. Current Cycle: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024.

COE FAQs

These frequently asked questions, related to the Code of Ethics training requirement, have been updated for the 7th training cycle (beginning with the year 2022).

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Your COE Status

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Check the WR Calendar

WR offers periodic Code of Ethics classes with our local association partners.

NAR Training

Take the Online NAR Course

Use these NAR resources to fulfill the Code of Ethics Training Requirement.

NAR Training

#1 QUESTION: CODE & CORE DEMYSTIFIED

We receive daily questions regarding the difference between CORE & CODE. Admittedly, it can be confusing and we hope to help clarify things a bit.

CODE: All REALTOR® members are required to complete the REALTOR® Code of Ethics training every three calendar years. This is a REALTOR® membership requirement.

CORE: All Washington real estate licensees (to include REALTORS®) are required to complete 30-hours of approved continuing education, to include a 3–hour CORE Course (aka Current trends and issues in residential/commercial real estate in Washington). This is a Department of Licensing requirement and is also on a 2-year cycle based on your date of licensure.

In a nutshell, CORE is not CODE. CORE is a requirement through the State of Washington; and CODE is a requirement for REALTOR® membership.  The easiest way to make sure you’re satisfying the requirement for your real estate license and REALTOR® membership is to take CORE and CODE every other year … plus other classes too for a total of 30-hours.

Read the Code of Ethics