Code of Ethics

REALTORS® are different from other real estate licensees in that they voluntarily pledge to abide by a strict code of professional conduct above and beyond the licensing laws of the state. This conduct is outlined in the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. If you feel like any part of the Code has been violated by a REALTOR®, you are entitled to file a complaint. The REALTORS® Code of Ethics is comprised of seventeen Articles. The Articles are explained through accompanying Standards of Practice.
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Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® Effective Webpage

All ethics complaints must be filed with the REALTOR® Association within 180 days from the time a complainant knew (or reasonably should have known) that potentially unethical conduct took place. Complaints must be in writing and submitted using the Ethics Complaint Form E-1. A complaint should cite one or more Articles of the Code of Ethics that may have been violated and a narrative description or summary of events that occurred leading to the belief the Code of Ethics may have been violated.

Past Cycle (Cycle 7):
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

Current Cycle (Cycle 8):
 January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027

Future Cycle (Cycle 9)
 January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2030 

For additional information:

National Association of REALTORS® Ethics Complaints, Arbitration Requests, and Related Information

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Complaint Process