Starting in 2025, REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training.
Setting A Standard Of Fairness
REALTORS® are steadfast in their belief and commitment to providing equal housing opportunities for all. They go above and beyond by continually expanding their knowledge of Fair Housing, setting a standard of fairness and excellence in every transaction.
NAR Fair Housing Training FAQ
Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Current Compliance Period
As part of your membership with the National Association of REALTORS®, you are required to take a NAR approved 2.0 hours Fair Housing Corse course every three years.
The current three-year period is January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027.
How to Tell if You are Compliant
If you are a primary member with SPAAR, here’s how to check to see whether you have taken an approved Fair Housing class during the current period:
1. Open the member portal here.
2. Login using your user name and password. (Contact us at spaar@spaar.com or 651-776-6000 if you need your login info.)
3. Look in the Member Profile box on the upper left side of the page, below your name. There you will see the last completion date we have on record for you and whether your COE is complete for this period or not.
Approved Online Fair Housing Classes
SPAAR accepts the following providers’ Fair Housing classes:
SPAAR | In-Person Fair Housing Class | On-Demand coming soon
NAR Fair Housing Course Options | Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation | At Home With Diversity (AHWD): Online or Classroom | Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
How to Provide Proof of Completion
You must provide proof to your primary local Association that you have completed the course between the dates of January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027. You can do this by:
1. Sending a copy of your Minnesota CE transcript showing you have taken an approved Fair Housing class. Retrieve it from Pulse Portal and email to spaar@spaar.com. (Note: if you take the class from the National Association of REALTORS, it will not show up in Pulse Portal.)
2. Sending a copy of a course completion certificate given to you by course providers to spaar@spaar.com.
3. Note: If you take the class from SPAAR either as an existing member or new member, we will mark you as complete.