REALTOR® Center

NAR's Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.

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As REALTORS®, our success isn’t measured by the bottom line. It’s measured by the trust of our clients and customers and the esteem in which we’re held by our colleagues and competitors. The National Association was founded with the goal of uniting the real estate profession through high standards to protect buyers and sellers. Over 100 years after its adoption, the Code of Ethics continues to be what sets us apart as REALTORS®.

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The Code of Ethics

• REALTORS®' Pledge of Performance and Service

• Professionalism in Real Estate Practice

• Pathways to Professionalism

• Narrative Explanation of Each Article with Synthesis of Related Standards of Practice and Case Interpretations.

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Click here to view the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

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Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® has adopted the Code of Ethics of the National Association as a part of its governing regulations, for violation of which disciplinary action may be taken. For more information about the Code of Ethics and the Professional Standards process, click here.

REALTORS® are different from non-member licensees in that they voluntarily subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics. If you believe that a REALTOR® has violated one or more Articles of the Code of Ethics, you can file an ethics complaint alleging a violation(s) through the local association of REALTORS® where the REALTOR® holds membership, or participates in a REALTOR® association-owned/operated MLS.

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Boards and associations of REALTORS® are responsible for enforcing the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics imposes duties above and in addition to those imposed by law or regulation, which apply only to real estate professionals who choose to become REALTORS®.

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• Grievance Process

• Hearing Panel

• Mediation

• Ombuds

• Arbitration

The Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® contracts with the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® to provide these services to our members. Learn more at www.nmrealtor.com.

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Learn more here!

Our annual application process opens in February with applications due in April. Applicants can be enrolled in a college, vocational or trade school program.

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The Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® shall award a scholarship to a student who fulfills the following requirements:

1. An immediate family member of a REALTOR® or of an Affiliate (siblings, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren)

2. You must be enrolled as a full-time student

3. At least a 3.0 GPA

4. You must be a Senior in high school, or currently enrolled in a university,
   vocational or trade school

5. You must be an American citizen and a resident of New Mexico

6. You must submit two recommendations and an essay

*Please keep in mind that this is a competitive scholarship application process.  Your application will be reviewed by a committee consisting of local REALTOR® and/or Affiliate Members. 

SCRAR provides one annual reimbursement for a REALTOR® member who completes the NMAR Growth and Involvement program. Learn more about the program by contacting the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®. Contact SCRAR to obtain a reimbursement application with qualifications.

Pre-licensing courses: SCRAR sponsored online courses through the CE Shop. The Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® does not hold any pre-licensing classes locally. However, we do offer 60 of the 90 required hours to get a New Mexico real estate license through online courses with The CE Shop.

Local courses: We generally hold a local continuing education session in the Spring and in the Fall either live in person or via Zoom. However, we do schedule other dates as needed.

Online courses: silvercityrealtors.theceshop.com. Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® Inc has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® Inc is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral and receiving a royalty. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.

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Other Options: Kaplan Real Estate Education | Greater Albuquerque AOR | Santa Fe AOR | One Stop Real Estate Education Services, and others.

New member orientation: Scheduled every 30 days as needed.

Real Estate Licensees | IMPORTANT: Download a CE Tracking sheet from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. Or, if you have questions about New Mexico licensing or about continuing education. 

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Post-Licensing Requirement: By NMREC Rule, either the New Broker Business Practices (30 classroom hours) or the CCIM 101 Course is to be taken by all new Associate Broker licensees within the first year of licensure. Failure to do so will require completion of Broker Basics for zero credit.

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NAR Ethics requirement: Starting in 2022, per NAR policy, the only approved Ethics courses for REALTOR® membership must be sponsored by the Association. This means that courses hosted or sponsored by SCRAR, the NAR Code of Ethics training, and Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar (offered through our partnership with The CE Shop) will all fulfill the requirement.

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NAR Fair Housing requirement: Beginning January 2025, NAR members must take a 2-hour fair housing course. NAR offers three options: At Home with Diversity course, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing course, or Fairhaven simulator (free). You can also take a continuing education course approved by the real estate commission and satisfy this NAR requirement.

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Video replay of the NMREC Commission Meetings: All acting Qualifying Brokers must attend either an NMREC Commission Meeting or an NMREC Disciplinary Hearing once in their 3-year cycle. SCRAR video replays via Zoom will fulfill that requirement. Replays are held, upon request, one week after a Commission meeting. Cost is $20 for SCRAR members and $45 for non-members. CE credits are granted based on the public portion of the meeting time.

REALTOR® members are required to complete a new member orientation upon joining the Association in order for new members to get the most out of their membership. The orientation is offered both virtually and in person.

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Members are required to complete a REALTOR® Code of Ethics course every three years. This can be done online at www.nar.realtor, at a local continuing education course, or by taking the CE Shop course Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar at www.silvercityrealtors.theceshop.com.

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Beginning in January 2025, and every three years thereafter, members will be required to take a Fair Housing course. More details to come.

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NAR offers designations & certifications for real estate professionals. Completing ongoing real estate education is a sign of experience & expertise.

C2EX develops and enhances competencies that indicate a REALTOR®'s commitment to ethics, advocacy, technology, data privacy, and customer service.

The Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness is a resource designed exclusively to meet the specific financial planning needs of REALTORS®.

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Be an advocate for fair housing! Check out www.fairhaven.realtor—an online simulation training about discrimination in the homebuying process.

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Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing. REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.

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The Center for REALTOR Development offers Designation Courses | Certification Courses | New Member Orientation | Microcourses | Code of Ethics | And more... ​Your hub for microcourses, expert videos, and other on-the-go resources to build your skills and enhance your business.

The Association is always looking for volunteers. From Board members to special projects... we need your help! Our election process gets under way each September and we are always looking for new Directors to serve. We have several special projects that we do each year that range from manning a booth at the Home & Garden Expo, to painting a newly constructed Habitat home, to putting together a float for the 4th of July Parade to setting up a fundraiser for charity. We welcome your time and input. Give our President or Association Executive a call today and volunteer!

REALTORS Property Resource® delivers on-the-go access to an all-encompassing real estate platform, available exclusively to REALTORS®, and offered at no additional cost. Easily accessed through desktop, iOS, and Android devices. Get started here!

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation immediately helps people through the devastating effects of a hurricane, tornado, flood, or fire. We encourage members to invest in the Foundation campaign to ensure that anyone who needs help rebuilding from a disaster — you, your neighbor, or your fellow citizen — has resources to start recovering right away.

NAR REALTOR Benefits® is where NAR’s mission to empower REALTORS® meets the marketplace. We partner with the most relevant businesses to spark new solutions that support member success in every aspect of your business. NAR REALTOR® Benefits® saves you time, money, and stress. Whether for your professional, client, or personal needs...

Make www.nar.realtor/realtor-benefits-program the first place you stop when you shop!

REALTOR Code of Ethics—Article 10

REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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DEI

The Silver City Association of REALTORS® is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive association. The SCRAR Strategic Plan includes the objective to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion activities to our members. One of the best opportunities for members to learn about DEI is to take the NAR At Home With Diversity course. This certification course is offered online as well as in person and is promoted to our membership throughout the year. 

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SCRAR leadership, and members, understand that seeking knowledge and meaningful dialogue from a variety of perspectives and resources strengthens the ability to learn from the past and provides solutions for a more promising future.

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More resources are available at www.nar.realtor/fair-housing.​​​