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Mandatory Training

BASIC INFO

You must send certificates of completion to info@smtar.com.
DO NOT RELY ON THE SCHOOL TO REPORT TO US!

Courses must be pre-authorized by your local primary association.

Courses may or may not be approved by TREC for license CE credits.

New members have 60 days from your date of application to complete their requirements.

Existings members have until December 31, 2027 to complete their requirements.

REALTOR® members are not grandfathered or exempt from this requirement.

Appraisers are REALTORS® and are not grandfathered or exempt from this requirement.

Upcoming Ethics Courses

ONLINE SELF LEAD

Code of Ethics Training

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is the living document established by the National Association of REALTORS that guides our organization. Based on the Golden Rule, the 17 Articles contained in the Code lead us to a better version of real estate through cooperation among our peers and commitment to our clients. REALTORS have a duty to arbitrate among their peers and anyone may issue a complaint against a REALTOR member based on the Code of Ethics.

Because our Code of Ethics is so important, the National Association of REALTORS® has mandated that each member ensure they have a complete understanding of their obligation to its content by completing regular courses.

Training Requirement

How to Complete the Training

Live Code of Ethics courses (and those offered via ZOOM) are approved by SMTAR to meet the NAR requirement. Courses flagged as "NAR Ethics" offered by The CE Shop are approved to meet the NAR Requirement for SMTAR members. All other courses should be pre-approved before completion. To receive credit, you must submit your certificate of completion to info@smtar.com.

The current cycle ends on December 31st of 2027. REALTORS® who have not completed the requirement at that time will not be able to renew their membership with SMTAR.

 

Upcoming Fair Housing Courses

ONLINE SELF LEAD

New Fair Housing Training Requirement

The Fair Housing Act is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on the following:

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and familial status

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968


Information regarding Fair Housing Law and resources can be found at:

www.HUD.gov

How to Complete the Training

REALTORS may also complete the C2EX Challenge to receive Code of Ethics credit for the current cycle!

What Courses are approved by NAR?

NAR requires that each local association determine which courses will be approved for their members based on the NAR policies. Members must check with their PRIMARY association before taking a course that is not offered directly by that association to ensure that it will be approved.

For SMTAR members, courses hosted or sponsored by SMTAR are approved. Please obtain preapproval for all other courses.

What Are the Cycles for this Requirement?

CycleDates
12001 - 2004
22005 - 2008
32009 - 2012
42013 - 2016
52017-2018**NEW POLICY
62019-2021**NEW POLICY
72022-2024
82025-2027 CURRENT CYCLE**NEW POLICY - ADDS REQUIREMENT

Cycles begin on January 1 of each beginning year and end on December 31 of each end year. The policy changed in January 2017 to become 2-year cycles, a period shorter than initially created. The policy changed again in November 2019 to lengthen the period, allowing more time for associations to process the data.

NOTICE

Membership terminates automatically when you fail to complete these requirements.

PLEASE SEND PROOF OF COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSES TO AVOID TERMINATION