GRI: Fair Housing, Diversity & Inclusion

A real estate licensee’s awareness of federal fair housing laws and sensitivity to consumer diversity is vital to business success, reputation, and growth. Licensees will learn why it is necessary to understand fair housing laws and the impact that both fair housing and diversity have on their business.

Upon completion of this real estate continuing education course students will be able to accomplish the following:

• Apply definitions of the seven protected classes and their exemptions to daily business encounters.
• Demonstrate behavior compliant with federal fair housing and related laws (including ADA).
• Compare obligations of the Realtor® Code of Ethics and REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration to the requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
• Apply an understanding of HUD’s complaint and penalty process regarding fair housing violations.
• Demonstrate person first behavior in the context of diversity.
• Construct a niche marketing plan that reflects an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity