REALTORS® defined professionalism in this industry more than 100 years ago when they created the Code of Ethics. C2EX takes professionalism to the next level by enabling NAR members to assess their expertise in 10 (11 for brokers) elements. The REALTOR® C2EX Endorsement is a unique market advantage, identifying the REALTOR® as a well-rounded professional committed to ethics, advocacy, technology, data privacy, and outstanding customer service.
Click the C2EX link above and sign in using your NRDS login. You can take your self-assessment today to start empowering your tomorrow. This tool will help you be proficient in the use of technology tools and stay current with the laws, regulations, and legislation affecting the real estate industry. Add to your list of certifications and get endorsed by NAR; wear your C2EX badge with honor!
Bay East would like to celebrate those who have received the NAR C2EX endorsement. We will be featuring members who have completed the program on the website and through various marketing vehicles. For more information, please contact the Professional Standards Department.
Resources
Advocacy
- Attend Day on the Hill During NAR Legislative Meetings
- Call or Write a Letter to a Legislator
- Consider Running for Office
- Host a House Party/Meet and Greet
- Participate in RPAC Phone Bank
- Register to Vote
- Respond to a Call for Action (CFA)
- Serve on Local or State Government Affairs Committee
- Volunteer for an Elected Official Campaign
- Vote
- Work at Polls on Election Day
- Contribute to a Political Action Committee, Candidate, or Cause
Areas of Practice
- Attend Local City Council Meetings
- Attend Skills Training
- Become a Member of an Institute or Society
- Earn a REALTOR® University Degree
- Participate in a Specialty Committee
- Take a Course or Seminar
- Teach a Course or Seminar
- Work with State Regulators to Provide Relevant Continuing Education
Article 10
- Attend a Fair Housing Conference or Seminar
- Certification: At Home with Diversity
- Complete a Fair Housing Compliance Checklist
- Create Your Own Outreach Program
- Take a Fair Housing Related Course
- Teach a Fair Housing Related Course
- Volunteer and Advocate for Diversity
Broker
- Attend a Broker’s Edge Event
- Create or Update Your Brokerage Policy Manual
- Develop a Mentor Program
- Enroll in the REALTOR® Party Broker Involvement Program
- Use NAR’s Coaching, Mentoring & Training Toolkit
- Use NAR’s Recruiting & Retaining Salespeople Toolkit
Client Service
- Join a Networking Group or Start Your Own
- Take a Customer Service Course
- Teach a Customer Service Course
- Use a NAR Letter Template
- Use Technology to Automate
- Utilize Local/State/NAR Resources
Code of Ethics
- Attend a Mock Hearing
- Promote Code of Ethics
- Read Case Interpretations
- Read the Code of Ethics
- Serve on a Hearing Panel of Grievance Committee
- Teach a Code of Ethics Course
- Volunteer to be a Trained Mediator/Ombudsman
Professional Reputation
- Adopt a System for Retaining Documentation
- Become a Mentor
- Become Aware of Multicultural Real Estate Organizations
- Become Familiar with the REALTORS® Confidence Index
- Build a Network of Referral Agents
- Encourage Diversity at the Local Level
- Find a Mentor
- Read Three Diversity Case Studies
- Sign-up for RealSatisfied
- Take the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Program
- Use Local Market Reports
- Use Professional Email Signatures
- Use the Seller’s Progress Checklist provided by REALTOR® Magazine
- Use the Transaction Checklist provided by REALTOR® Magazine
- Work with an Assistant
Real Estate Law
- Attend a Community Meeting
- Read about RESPA Protections
- Read the CAN-SPAM Act
- Read the Dodd-Frank Act
Safeguard Privacy
- Review NAR Privacy Training Resources
- Serve on NAR Federal Technology Policy Advisory Board
- Take a Data Privacy Course
- Teach a Data Privacy Course
- Work With Affiliate Partners
Technology
- Attend NAR Tech Edge
- Attend REbarcamp
- Become an e-PRO®
- Beta-test for the REach Panel
- Build Your Website
- Create a REALTORS® Property Resource® Account
- Read and Contribute to Magazines
- Receive MLS Training
- Share a REALTORS® Property Resource® Report
- Stay Up-to-Date with Housing Statistics
- Take a Technology Course
- Teach a Technology Course
- Visit the CRT Labs Site
Trust & Integrity
- Complete the 3-Hour Safety Course
- Complete the Real Estate Safety Matters: Safe Business = Smart Business Online Course
- Complete the REALTOR® Safety Series Webinars
- Comply with Document Retention Policy
- Earn Any REALTOR® Designation or Certification
- Earn Community Service Hours
- Join a Committee, Task Force, or Work Group
- Prepare for Challenging Conversations
- Receive a Service Award at the Local or State Level
- Receive REALTOR® of the Year
- Receive the Distinguished Service Award
- Receive the Good Neighbor Award
- Send a C2EX Client Survey