New Member Orientation

New Member Requirements

Code of Ethics Training Requirement

All new West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS® (WSGVR) members must attend, in person, a New Member Orientation program and complete the National Association of REALTOR® (NAR) Code of Ethics online training.

This requirement must be fulfilled within the first 90 days of membership. Failure to complete these requirements can result in termination of membership.

Upon timely completion of both requirements, members will receive the refundable portion of their Orientation deposit.

The New Member Orientation program, held monthly in-person at WSGVR Headquarters, covers topics necessary for you, as a REALTOR®, to conduct yourself professionally and ethically including Anti-trust, building your business, Multiple Listing Services, and basics of the Association.

Fair Housing Training

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.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®. This requirement began January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.

Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Read the consequences for failing to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training.

Click here for more Fair Housing Training requirements.