Enforcing of the Code of Ethics primarily is the responsibility of the National Association of REALTORS®.

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The question is asking whether the responsibility for enforcing the Code of Ethics primarily lies with the National Association of REALTORS®. This requires knowledge about the roles of the organization in question.

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Local boards or associations of REALTORS® have the primary responsibility to enforce the Code of Ethics, as outlined in NAR's governing documents.

Tips

It's a common misconception to think the national body directly handles enforcement instead of local boards.

Sources

• Duty to Adopt and Enforce the Code of Ethics - nar.realtor
• Introduction to the Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual - nar.realtor