Excited? No. Does it make a difference overal? I sure hope so but I am dubious. Training for some will not matter. I suppose that's rather jaded. I take the training online.

You would not have to keep drilling ethics if the industry changed the way things work. Higher barriers of entry, higher barriers for staying. Such as much, much, much higher annual fees, a tiered licensing system, a more extensive schooling program, exams for every class when getting a license, and huge penalties for breaking the rules including the loss of the license, and each agent must get their own E&O.

This would eliminate the wish-wash in the business and the people that simply don't belong. And more business for the ones that qualify.

It's the same training over and over again. Too easy for too many to phone it in. You could do it annually, monthly, weekly and it wouldn't make a difference. I agree with Ronald, proactive enforcement is what's needed in our industry. A tall order.

Just as having a driver's license won't keep you from texting and driving, regardless of what the law says, this requirement will not help anyone behave more ethically if it does not come to them naturally.

PS:  I only take classes online;  after years of listening to other peoples' "stories" (many of which made me cringe), I decided for my own mental health I was better served not being exposed to endless, meaningless anecdotes. 

Excited?  It's not exactly the word I would choose to describe my feelings on the subject.   

Education is good.  Putting that education into practice is better.   

For me -- online for credit.  In person for the experience.  

The increase in frequency of ethics training will not help people who are ethically challenged become ethical.   

I took it online, it was good training and I am sure that frequent repetition will be good for agents.

I do it online. I always 'hope' that it helps but it indeed has not.

I'm going to write a post about one encounter when I get some time. Thanks for that reminder.

online.... the very last minute prior to license renewal....and it's a pain in my not so fat A$$....

definitely online - and yes - I am as excited about that as I am about the new CRS requirement for education annually! 

It does make me a better agent. Good refresher course. 

I still don't think its enough. I swear that 85% of the new agents that sit through the COE leave the class with a complete disregard for the code. 

I wouldn't say excited but, I'm all for the bi-annual requirement, Fred. We can take them in-class or online - either one in North and South Carolina.

Given that my code of ethics exceeds that of any ofNAR's I'll go through it because i believe in being a Realtor, but it's kind of like a grandpa humoring his child "that's cute sweetheart" 🙄
I have to fall asleep for 1000 years before NAR caught up to my code of ethics 😎

What a bunch of bull crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAR needs to enforce their own damn Code!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OR put it in a place where the sun does not shine.  

Boy this hit a nerve in me. 

Someone who sits in an office was pressed to come up with an idea. The result is burdening others with this "training"? Parasitic behavior at work

It might be part of a thinning out process ?

I've always taken it in the classroom because it's usually available for free at some point. With the shorter timeline, I'll probably do it online.

It's amazing that we need to be trained every two years on how to treat people honestly and fairly.

Oh no, no, no... just another way to get money for classes if you ask me. If your instinct is not to be ethical, I don't care how many classes you take or how often... it won't make you more ethical. And after all these years that NAR has required this course, why do they feel it needs to be done more frequently--does this say what I've just said? That if someone isn't inclined to be ethical, they won't be?  I take all my classes live... just can't do the online stuff... I get distracted or I fall asleep in my chair.

Fred Griffin - I complete it online - and am okay with this - not so much we can do, isn't it?

Excited? No. but don't think it will hurt one bit and willing to do my part.

Excited wouldn't be my first choice. Is it helpful for those agents that need a refresher. YES.

We are required to take core law every two years so why not ethics as well. I prefer class room and our association offers the course fee of charge. I just wish they would update the material and make it more interesting. 

I was surprised to see this done and like the idea. I like taking the live class at our Board...we have some great instructors who make it meaningful and relevant which is hard to do online.

Why not.

I usually take the Ethics classes at the local board association but I take many CE classes online.  I agree that for those that have ethical issues taking the class every 2 years as opposed to every 4 years won't make a difference.

For old timers I am not sure but newbie need 2 years.

Fred Griffin It is okay, and can be beneficial.

I would be much happier if they would jump on the offenders harder

Fred at this point an ethics class isn't going to make me a better agent - geez! But I do know that it is important to require this class as as we all know, some agents do 'forget' or simply don't care and they do what works best for them.

My company offers the course so I take it live in a classroom...

Online, and so it shows up on the NAR website since I am licensed in both California and Hawaii and both boards I belong to hound me on that. I know I took it twice recently. The frequency just doesn't make sense to me, but maybe many agents need to be reminded on what NAR considers "ethical". Many of the items are totally ignored in our profession.

Our state already required it, not sure it will help some others who never followed much of it anyway

Interesting, I take some at the board and some online.

I'd be more excited if they actually enforced the COE.   The people who NEED the COE training only take it because it is required.  I doubt it has any effect on the way they do business.  

make it happen

We've always had it in CT; it doesn't change a thing. I prefer classroom courses.

Just another NAR money grab.  The Code is pointless and in my association you can't even be held accountable to it since we're all forced under duress to join!  I assume the majority of associations are that way too.

If I can find an open book exam way to take the tests I will.  Hopefully there is just an online course you can take w/no exam.  Just put it on and go grab a beer with the guys.

Fred,

As if that would help.  In CA we are required to take the Ethics course every time we renew our license...we still have unethical agents.  If it was required weekly, I doubt it would make a difference.  Of course, there are $$$ to be made!

Online only

I have always taken my training live. But I have to say it has become very repetitive and I remember the examples given year after year.

Online...

Fred Griffin I always did it on line, but then our CE included an ethics module which covered the NAR requirement.

I think it is a waste of  time. In one ear and out the other with no stops or detours for most!

I usually take it online.  Doesn't excite me.

The classes that I have attended have not been impressive.

Since we have no choice, if one is not ethical no amount of training will change them

This requirement has been in effec in NJ for many years. It's one of those laws that people thing every one ELSE needs.

Depends.

Only online since it is much easier. And no, I do not believe it has value to go through it so often, especially if you are in the business for many years.