Code of Ethics, Fair Housing, & Professional Standards
Professional Standards
REALTOR® professionalism and the Code of Ethics are upheld through Professional Standards. Texas REALTORS® handles our professional standards for us, which includes mediation and arbitration. Check out this graphic that explains how the Professional Standards process works.
REALTORS® abide by the strict standards of the Code of Ethics. If a REALTOR® has failed to meet these standards, you can file a complaint.
Code of Ethics
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time every 3 years. 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. Read the consequences for failing to complete Code of Ethics training.
The current cycle expires December 31, 2027
Fair Housing
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 of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
This requirement began January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.