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Code of Ethics (2.5 hrs, not for CE)

$35
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 0 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 2.5
Description
State Requirements

Aligned to the requirements of the current NAR cycle, this 2.5 hour course provides a careful review of the National Association of REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The code outlines the ethical duties all REALTORS® agree to follow as part of the membership. NAR says these duties “provide a high level of service and professionalism to clients/customers and are the key factor separating REALTORS® from all other real estate practitioners.”

Beyond reviewing all parts of the code, you’ll also take a close look at recent revisions and real-life examples relating to various articles, and we’ll examine the benefits of mediation over arbitration. This version of the course has NOT been approved for CE credit. Also, in order to provide information to your local REALTOR® Association and facilitate reporting of the NAR Ethics requirement, please enter your NRDS ID (NAR membership ID) on the course affidavit upon completion of this course.

Course highlights include:

  • The overall vision and goals of the Code of Ethics
  • Specific ways real estate professionals put clients’ interests first
  • The ethical duties licensees owe to the public
  • Best practices when dealing with other REALTORS®’ clients
  • The dispute resolution process for REALTORS® as specified in Article 17 of the NAR Code of Ethics
  • The benefits of mediation, how to file an ethics complaint, and the complaint resolution process

*This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR® association if they will accept it.

NAR Ethics Requirement

This course was designed to meet the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Please confirm that your local association, who administers the Code of Ethics training, will accept this course.

Package Content:

State Requirements For Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Every two years

Hours Required: 12 module hours

Seat Time: The Massachusetts Real Estate Commission requires that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 12 module hours

The CE Shop is an approved provider in Massachusetts.

Provider Approval Number: 1274

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course but are generally one year after order date. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. 

Final Exams: Passing a final exam is not required to receive continuing education credit in Massachusetts, therefore our system is set up so that final exams do not have a minimum passing score.

Certificates: Immediately upon real estate course completion, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to submit your paper work via the online portal or regular mail.

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