REALTOR® MANDATORY
Code of Ethics Training National Association of REALTORS® policy requires all REALTORS® to complete an enhanced NAR Code of Ethics training once every four years, meeting specific learning objectives and criteria (adopted by the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® in 2009 [Article V, Section 12]). The current four-year cycle ends this year, December Joe Newton 31, 2012. The ethics training tests REALTORS® on NAR Code of Ethics concepts, identifying code violations, and enforcement of professional standards. Failure to complete the ethics training is a violation of membership, which can lead to suspension of membership and possible termination. Online ethics courses are offered for free, available seven days a
week, 24 hours a day, at http://www. REALTOR.org/COEtraining. For those members who prefer a live instructor over an on-line course, the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® is offering a free live training classes with Joe Newton.
Ethics Training Course with Joe Newton Date: Tuesday, July 31st Time: 8am - Noon Date: Tuesday, August 14th Time: 1 - 5pm Place: Association RSVP: 635.2300 or
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MEMBERS WHO ARE EXEMPT: New members who joined and participated in a New Member REALTOR® Orientation between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012 are not required to take the Mandatory Ethics Training. They
IT’S TIME! MEMBERSHIP DUES
LOCAL ASSOCIATION DUES As you may recall, in 2010 our Association membership approved a Bylaws change, which provided for local Association Dues to be billed on a fiscal year basis instead of a calendar year basis. This change allowed for local dues to come payable on a
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mid-year cycle instead of yearend when CAR and NAR dues are payable. The current dues billing covers the local portion of your dues from July 2012 – June 2013. Should additional clarification be needed, please contact the Association office at 661.635.2300.
will be required to take the next round in 2013 -2016. n Members who have obtained the NAR Emeritus Award are exempt from the Mandatory Ethics Training. Note: Members who are eligible for the DRE 70/30 Continuing Education exemption are NOT exempt from the Mandatory Ethics Training.
TRAINING OPTIONS: n NAR Ethics training is available on the NAR website. This is a FREE class; however, NO DRE credits available. n Live FREE instruction with Joe Newton at the Association office NO DRE credit available. n CAR Tabs Program does have an Ethics Training that will meet the NAR Mandatory Ethics Training and will give DRE credits. Link for the course http://goo.gl/7q0Dv . The cost for this program is $19. n The GRI program also qualifies for the NAR Mandatory requirement. The class will be offered August 28, 2012. Cost: $149