REALTORS CODE OF ETHICS
The National Association of Realtors® and its constituent boards and state associations form a composite
organization of brokers and salespeople whose objectives include providing real estate education, research, and
exchange of information for those engaged in the recognized branches of the real estate business for the
purpose of raising the standards of real estate practice, and preserving the right of property ownership in the
interest of the public welfare; to promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the transaction of the real
estate business; and to formulate and promulgate a code of ethics for the members of the Association. To this
end, the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics was formulated and adopted. It has the
approval of a very large body of brokers in this country. It is recommended that it be carefully studied.
In brief, the Code of Ethics entails adhering to the Golden Rule. You can find the latest copy at
www.realtor.org.