California Continuing Education COURSE
(Ethics) Ethics at Work in California
As real estate professionals, licensees can help raise the bar and improve the public’s perception of the industry by leading by example, adhering to California state laws and regulations, and following the tenets of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics.
Designed to meet the current NAR cycle requirements, this three-hour course will empower licensees to recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas, inspiring consumer confidence. After completing this course, licensees will be better prepared to exemplify the professionalism and cooperation that’s the true foundation of the real estate industry. Consumers and the public are protected from unscrupulous real estate practices when licensees are reminded of—and inspired to practice—high ethical standards, not only in their real estate dealings, but in their everyday interactions.
Course highlights include:
- The importance of ethical behavior in NAR members and non-members alike
- Review and application of articles 1, 3, 9, 12, 15, and 16 of the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Case studies of real-life ethical challenges
- Review of California Business and Professions Code and Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner
- Application of Article 17 of the NAR Code of Ethics to the complaints and hearing process
- The DRE complaint process and California’s statute of limitations
- Best practices for demonstrating ethical behavior and adhering to California real estate laws every day