NAR Required Trainings

Cycle 8 | January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027

   

 

 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF CYCLE 8?

Code of Ethics & NEW Fair Housing

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires ALL existing members (except our REALTOR® Emeritus members) to complete a minimum of 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training and a minimum of 2 hours of Fair Housing training every 3 years. All REALTOR® members are on the same cycle. The deadline will always be December 31st of every third year – 2027 | 2030 | 2033 | etc.

 

CODE OF ETHICS - This requirement is in addition to the NEW Fair Housing training:

  • New Members: Upon joining RSCK, all new members are required to complete the free online New Member Code of Ethics course from NAR within sixty (60) days. 
  • Existing Members: Completion options can be found below.

Code of Ethics Completion Options

***Members must submit Certificates of Completion to RSCK for credit.

1. RSCK’s in-person course: Ethics Survivor (3 CE Hours)

2025 Ethics Survivor Schedule:

April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - Register HERE

July 17, 2025 | 9:00 am

November 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm 

Register in the Member Portal or call 316.263.3167

Course includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

2. RSCK's online course:  Ethics at Work – Approval #E18048 at https://sckrealtors.leaponline.com/online-education/kansas/real-estate/sales-license/continuing-education/courses.html

Course includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

Use Discount Code "RSCKCE" for 25% off! 

3. RSCK's online partner, The CE Shop:  Ethics at Work – Approval #E18048 or Using the Code to Solve Ethical Dilemmas – Approval #E20163.

Courses include 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

4. KAR’s Online Bringing Ethics to Life - The NAR Requirement and Beyond course at https://www.onlineed.com/catalog/1505/Bringing-Ethics-Life-NAR-Requirement-Beyond/r1754

Instructor: Vernon Jarboe

Course includes 4 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

5. Career Education Systems online course:  The Code of Ethics

Course E17078 includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

6. Career Education Systems in-person course: The Code of Ethics

Course E17077 includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

7. NAR's FREE online course at https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/item?id=9220562

*Course provides NO CE hours!

8. NAR's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program at https://www.nar.realtor/realtors-commitment-to-excellence

9. Commercial: CCIM's online ethics course or SIOR’s Ethics & Professional Standards course

CCIM: https://ccim.my.site.com/CCIMCommunity/s/community-event?id=a1UTR000007gokL2AQ

SIOR: https://www.sior.com/education-and-insights/education/e-learning

 

NEW FAIR HOUSING - This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training: 

  • New Members: Upon joining RSCK, all new members are required to complete the free online FAIRHAVEN 2.0 from NAR within sixty (60) days. 
  • Existing Members: Completion options can be found below.

Fair Housing Completion Options

 ***Members must submit Certificates of Completion to RSCK for credit.

1. RSCK’s in-person course: Fair Housing – Many Voices, ONE MESSAGE (3 CE Hours)

2025 Fair Housing – Many Voices, ONE MESSAGE Schedule:

April 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - Register HERE

July 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm 

November 13, 2025 | 9:00 am

Course includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

Register in the Member Portal or call 316.263.3167

2. RSCK's online course: TBD

3. RSCK’s online partner, The CE Shop: Check Your Bias and Fair Housing Practices – Approval # TBD.

Course includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal. 

4. Career Education Systems online course: Fair Housing

Course E17105 includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

5. Career Education Systems in-person course: Fair Housing - The Issue Isn’t Black and White

Course E17046 includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal (KREC).

6. NAR's FREE Fairhaven 2.0 online course at https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/item?id=14737967&cid=dis_Fhaven-85

*Course provides NO CE hours!

7. NAR’s Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing course at https://crd.realtor/instructor-led/

Course includes 3 Elective CE hours that can be used for real estate license renewal. 

8. NAR's At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification or course only (members can take the AHWD course without earning the actual certification) at https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/q/AHWD/sort/-esd

9. NAR's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program at https://www.nar.realtor/realtors-commitment-to-excellence

*Simply having this endorsement does not satisfy the requirement. Members must complete the program with Fairhaven as part of their course work, within the current cycle.

 

WHO MUST COMPLETE BOTH OF THE REQUIRED TRAINING COURSES?

The Code of Ethics and Fair Housing requirements applies to all REALTORS® regardless of area of specialty (appraisal, commercial, land, property management, residential, etc.). 

 

WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME FOR CYCLE 8?

Cycle 8 runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. 

 

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I'M FINISHED TAKING MY COURSE(S)?

Members MUST submit their Certificate of Completion to RSCK to receive credit. Please do not assume that we are automatically notified when a course is completed.

Email copies to debie@sckrealtors.com and/or kylee@sckrealtors.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this a KREC real estate license requirement?

I took both NAR’s free online ethics and fair housing courses. Why aren't they listed on KREC’s website with my other CE credits? 

You may take NAR’s online courses to satisfy the membership requirements, but neither offers CE credit and will not show up on KREC’s website.

Who must satisfy this requirement?

The NAR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing requirements are for ALL active REALTOR® and REALTOR® Associates. It does not matter if the REALTOR®’s "day job" is an appraiser, attorney, doctor, etc., you must take both the NAR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing courses as a member.

What is the deadline for completing the requirement?

Cycle 8 runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. 

I have previously taken an ethics and fair housing course. Doesn't that count? 

These requirements have a set 3 year – calendar year – cycle for completing ethics and fair housing. All REALTOR® members are on the same cycle.  Your deadline to complete subsequent courses is not three years from when you last took a course.  The deadline will always be December 31st of every third year – 2027 | 2030 | 2033 | etc.

What are the consequences of not completing the requirement?

Consequences of Not Completing Mandated NAR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing Requirements by the December 31st deadline:

RSCK, KAR and NAR memberships will be suspended on January 1, 2028.

Upon a REALTOR® agent being suspended, all rights, privileges and services they are entitled to receive are suspended until they satisfy the training requirement.  Once the requirement is met and a reinstatement fee is paid, all rights, privileges and services are restored the next business day. While suspended, though, the obligation to abide by the Code of Ethics continues, as does the obligation to pay dues.   MLS rights, privileges and services are not affected, except when their Managing Broker is suspended or terminated.   

In the event of a Managing Broker’s suspension of membership occurs, the memberships of all REALTOR® agents in their office will also become suspended. In addition, MLS access is not available to their agents, unless participatory privileges are transferred to another principal in the firm.   Further, upon a Managing Broker’s termination of membership, the same will apply to their agents’ REALTOR® memberships. 

Upon suspension/termination they:

  • are no longer allowed to use the term REALTOR®
  • will no longer receive membership benefits from RSCK
    • RSCK Standard Forms
    • Member pricing on products from our REALTOR® Store
    • Receive member communications to stay up-to-date on industry and business information,
    • Member discounted pricing on classes
    • Attend Professional Development offerings, such as: Lunch & Learns
    • Qualify for RSCK Production Awards
  • will no longer receive any membership benefits or services from the Kansas Association of REALTORS®
  • will no longer receive any membership benefits or services from the National Association of REALTORS® such as REALTOR Property Resource (RPR)

 

If still not completed within first two months of the next year, membership will be terminated on March 1st, 2028.

If a REALTOR® agent’s membership is terminated, the agent will transition to a non-member salesperson affiliated with their company. This is in accordance with the RSCK Bylaws. Once a terminated REALTOR® who is in default of meeting the mandated NAR requirements has completed the courses, they will qualify for reinstatement of membership. Please note that reinstatement fee(s) will apply.

 If a Managing Broker’s membership is terminated, all rights, privileges, and services they are entitled to receive as a member of RSCK and SCK MLS are revoked.  Furthermore, the membership of all REALTOR® agents in the office will also be terminated and should be notified of the possible membership termination. Reinstatement fee(s) will be assessed if membership is terminated.

 

Where can I check my Code of Ethics and/or Fair Housing completion status?

  1. Log in to the NAR Member Portal at https://associationportal.m1.realtor

Need help logging in? Contact NAR Member Support at 1.800.868.3225 or email nrdshelp@realtors.org

  1. Contact RSCK at 316.263.3167 or email Deb Marklevits, Professional Development Director, at debie@sckrealtors.com, or Kylee Grote at kylee@sckrealtors.com