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Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing is an NAR certificate course that helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing is an NAR certificate course that helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
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This three-hour classroom course can be taken online or in person, and may qualify for CE credit in your state.
Note that classroom and live virtual versions of the course are posted as they are scheduled. Check back often for newly scheduled offerings.
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At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity® program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of home buyers.
At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity® program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of home buyers. At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity® program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of home buyers.
The At Home with Diversity® course is a 6 to 7-hour class that can be taken online or in person and addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers.
About the Course: The At Home With Diversity® Course teaches REALTORS® how to:
- Assess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry
- Understand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin
- Build a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients See the course goals and objectives.
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Unconscious bias is a phenomenon that all humans engage as a mechanism to help explain and understand our surroundings. Unfortunately, it can inhibit our interactions and make us draw conclusions that are incorrect. Being able to recognize these biases, fully understand how we process information, and know strategies to avoid negative implications creates for a well-balanced work environment. The SEE Model is used as a way to slow down our immediate responses and provide a step-by-step breakdown the experience. Strategies are presented to assist in the reprogramming of our innate reactions and allow for more open interactions.
Unconscious bias is a phenomenon that all humans engage as a mechanism to help explain and understand our surroundings. Unfortunately, it can inhibit our interactions and make us draw conclusions that are incorrect. Being able to recognize these biases, fully understand how we process information, and know strategies to avoid negative implications creates for a well-balanced work environment. The SEE Model is used as a way to slow down our immediate responses and provide a step-by-step breakdown the experience. Strategies are presented to assist in the reprogramming of our innate reactions and allow for more open interactions.
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Virginia REALTORS® strives to provide an inclusive environment for all volunteers, staff, and contractors. This commitment allows the Association to tap into the rich and diverse knowledge and experiences of our members, and it requires all of us to be vigilant in creating an inclusive environment. Part of that environment is ensuring that people are not subject to harassment.
Virginia REALTORS® strives to provide an inclusive environment for all volunteers, staff, and contractors. This commitment allows the Association to tap into the rich and diverse knowledge and experiences of our members, and it requires all of us to be vigilant in creating an inclusive environment. Part of that environment is ensuring that people are not subject to harassment.
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Virginia REALTORS® strives to provide an inclusive environment for all volunteers, staff, and contractors. This commitment allows the Association to tap into the rich and diverse knowledge and experiences of our members, and it requires all of us to be vigilant in creating an inclusive environment. Part of that environment is ensuring that people are not subject to harassment.
Virginia REALTORS® strives to provide an inclusive environment for all volunteers, staff, and contractors. This commitment allows the Association to tap into the rich and diverse knowledge and experiences of our members, and it requires all of us to be vigilant in creating an inclusive environment. Part of that environment is ensuring that people are not subject to harassment.
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This course examines the fundamentals of real estate investment. This is an approved ABR® elective course. CE: 6 hrs Real Estate Related PLE: 2 hrs Current Industry Trends Lunch 12pm - 1pm
This course examines the fundamentals of real estate investment. After completing this course, you will be able to: Use new skills to serve clients who want to invest in single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multifamily properties Work with investors as they set goals, evaluate and acquire properties, as well as manage them Become a real estate investor yourself This is an approved ABR® elective course.
CE: 6 hrs Real Estate Related
PLE: 2 hrs Current Industry TrendsLunch 12pm - 1pm
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Congratulations on completing the required courses for the PM Certified Certification!
Congratulations on completing the required courses for the PM Certified Certification! In order to graduate please complete the following steps:
1. Complete the application on the Graduate Application tab.
2. Fill out the program survey that follows.
Upon completion of this Application Virginia REALTORS® will:
1. Notify your local association and broker, if applicable, of your accomplishment.
2. Provide a graduation certificate (8.5” x 11” – suitable for framing).*
3. Provide a PM Certified lapel pin to help others identify your accomplishment and training.*
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to education@virginiarealtors.org.
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Through the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification course, you will learn how to work with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. You will learn how to provide real estate services—at any stage in the service member’s military career—that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.
As a leader in REALTOR® education we are offering the opportunity for members to earn their Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification while also obtaining their GRI Designation. This class is offered from the National Association of REALTORS® as self-paced virtual learning, you will be directed to their site to register with your NAR login credentials. You will be paying NAR directly for the course. If your local association is hosting the course in-person, you are welcome to attend but make sure to obtain a completion certificate so you can submit it when you apply to graduate from the GRI Designation.
Through the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification course, you will learn how to work with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. You will learn how to provide the real estate services—at any stage in the service member’s military career—that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.
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As a leader in REALTOR® education we are offering the opportunity for members to earn their At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) Certification while also obtaining their GRI Designation. This class is offered from the National Association of REALTORS® as self-paced virtual learning, you will be directed to their site to register with your NAR login credentials. You will be paying NAR directly for the course. If your local association is hosting the course in-person, you are welcome to attend but make sure to obtain a completion certificate so you can submit it when you apply to graduate from the GRI Designation.REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so that you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
As a leader in REALTOR® education we are offering the opportunity for members to earn their At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) Certification while also obtaining their GRI Designation. This class is offered from the National Association of REALTORS® as self-paced virtual learning, you will be directed to their site to register with your NAR login credentials. You will be paying NAR directly for the course. If your local association is hosting the course in-person, you are welcome to attend but make sure to obtain a completion certificate so you can submit it when you apply to graduate from the GRI Designation.
REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so that you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
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It’s a new era in NAR’s fictional online town of Fairhaven, where real estate pros navigate through real-life scenarios to confront fair housing dilemmas and discover solutions. Taking this FREE online course gives NAR members the opportunity to complete NAR’s Fair Housing Training Requirement. During this self-paced, 2-hour course, you will receive vital, practical knowledge you can begin applying to your business immediately. This course is designed for both seasoned professionals as well as those who are new to the industry.
It’s a new era in NAR’s fictional online town of Fairhaven, where real estate pros navigate through real-life scenarios to confront fair housing dilemmas and discover solutions. Taking this FREE online course gives NAR members the opportunity to complete NAR’s Fair Housing Training Requirement. During this self-paced, 2-hour course, you will receive vital, practical knowledge you can begin applying to your business immediately. This course is designed for both seasoned professionals as well as those who are new to the industry.
Fairhaven - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven and how does it work?
- Fairhaven is an on-demand, scenario-based training program created by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In this simulation, you are a real estate agent in the fictional town of Fairhaven navigating the homebuying process with a variety of clients and colleagues. In each interaction, you will be given an opportunity to make decisions while you sell homes. The decisions you make will lead to different possible outcomes. The goal of the training is to correctly identify, prevent, and address any discriminatory practices that you come across in real estate. Fairhaven is a fictional town and does not represent or simulate a specific neighborhood, town, organization, or place. Any similarity to an actual place is purely coincidental.
Who can take this course?
- An attendee must be a Virginia REALTOR® member.
When and where is this course offered?
- This is a self-paced course available on-demand.
How many courses are required to complete this training?
- There is only one course.
How much does it cost to take this class?
- There is no charge for this course.
Can I pause the training and continue at a later date?
- Yes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Is this course approved for continuing education credit?
- Yes, this course has been approved for one (1) hour real estate related credit for Virginia licensees. Course credits will be submitted to DPOR within five (5) days of course completion. It is not approved for Post License education as it does not meet the time requirement under the current industry issues/trends category.
I have previously taken this course on the NAR site. Will you grant me retroactive continuing education credit?
- Only Fairhaven training taken though the Virginia REALTORS® Learning Center after September 1, 2022, will qualify for credit.
Will I receive a certificate I can print?
- A continuing education certificate will be available for download or print after successful completion of the class.
Isn’t this the same class offered at www.fairhaven.realtor?
- Yes, it is. We can only offer continuing education credit for classes taken through the Virginia REALTORS® Learning Center on or after September 1, 2022, as we are required by DPOR to ensure adequate time was spent in class leading up to course completion.
If you have any questions, please contact our Education team.
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