You are here HomeAbout NAR Policies Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print Recent Updates Association Jurisdiction, Name Changes, and Mergers Governing Documents, Models, and Publications Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Membership Policy MLS Policy Policy Videos Commitment to Excellence NAR Board Approves MLS Recommendations NOVEMBER 15, 2021 The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved six recommendations from the Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee. Approval of Courses for Code of Ethics Training Credit From 2022, only courses and equivalencies provided by local, state, or the National Association will satisfy the Code of Ethics training requirement. MLS Governing Document Review Process Beginning in 2021, MLSs need to certify that their rules, regulations, and bylaws contain all of the mandatory provisions established by NAR. FAQs for PS Enforcement During COVID-19 These FAQs will assist associations with questions about how to safely enforce the Code of Ethics, including the duty to arbitrate, during COVID-19. Complaints of Unauthorized Use of Listing Content Details of a new enforcement process, effective in 2019, to protect the brokerage community from potential copyright infringement lawsuits. Good Sense Governance Governance resources and "best practices" designed to assist associations in implementing bylaws, policies, and procedures. Bylaws Certification Process Information Details and resources on the mandatory provisions that NAR requires so that an association can certify their bylaws. Advertisement Member Policy Handbooks The National Association publishes updated versions of the following handbooks annually which are also available online: Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy MLS Commercial Handbook Professionalism in Real Estate Practice Education & Training NAR hosts an annual mediation training seminar in Chicago, IL. View more mediation resources. Policy Into Practice Video Series Learn how the Member Experience Team at NAR can help you and your association with matters of association policy. Also see: Part 2: Mandatory and Voluntary Arbitration Part 3: The Six Factors of Procuring Cause Part 4: Mediation Headquarters 430 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611-4087 800-874-6500 DC Office 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20001-2020 202-383-1000 Newsletters Careers Advertise Reprints Additional Resources for Members & the Public Privacy Policy Accessibility Terms of Use Translate Contact Us 1.800.874.6500 Live Chat Member Support is available Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Central Follow Us Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube more © 2021 National Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved. NAR's exclusive top-level domain. (link is external) Feedback