{"id":9075,"date":"2026-06-10T02:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=9075"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T21:19:01","slug":"realtor-code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/realtor-code-of-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Realtor Code of Ethics: What Home Sellers Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a real estate agent takes a lot of trust. Your home is likely your largest financial asset. Plus, you\u2019ll share information about yourself, your home, finances, and confidential details that could affect your negotiating position.<\/p>\n<p>This is why Realtors\u00ae \u2014 members of the National Association of Realtors \u2014 are required to follow a Code of Ethics designed to protect consumers and promote fair dealing.<\/p>\n<p>While the Code won&#8217;t guarantee a perfect transaction, it does establish standards for honesty, transparency, confidentiality, and professional conduct that sellers should expect from their agent.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain what the Realtor Code of Ethics is, how it differs from state licensing rules, and the ethical obligations that matter most to home sellers.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">How Much Is Your Home Worth Now?<\/h3>\n                        <p>Home values have rapidly increased in recent years. How much is your current home worth now? Get a ballpark estimate from HomeLight&#8217;s free Home Value Estimator.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-home-value\/quiz?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Estimate<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What is the Realtor Code of Ethics?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>What is the Realtor Code of Ethics?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/about-nar\/governing-documents\/the-code-of-ethics\">Realtor Code of Ethics<\/a> is a set of professional standards established by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). First adopted in 1913 and updated regularly, the Code outlines how Realtors should conduct themselves when working with clients, other real estate professionals, and the public.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Code consists of 17 Articles supported by detailed Standards of Practice. While many of the rules address professional conduct behind the scenes, the overarching goal is straightforward: protect consumers and encourage ethical behavior throughout the real estate transaction.<\/p>\n<p>As retired NAR CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bobgoldbergceo\/\">Bob Goldberg<\/a> once said: \u201cConsumers can feel confident that the Realtor they choose to work with has taken the voluntary step of agreeing to abide by a code of ethics developed with public protection and trust in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In many situations, the Code requires Realtors to meet standards that go beyond state licensing requirements.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Realtor vs. real estate agent\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Realtor vs. real estate agent: What&#8217;s the difference?<\/h2>\n<p>Many consumers use the terms &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/realtor-vs-real-estate-agent\/\">Realtor&#8221; and &#8220;real estate agent&#8221;<\/a> 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