This class equips real estate professionals with the knowledge and information necessary to navigate today's diverse real estate environment while ensuring they practice in accordance with fair housing laws. By the end of the class, students will be able to define and understand the concept of Fair Housing, as well as describe the history of Fair Housing laws and their significance. They will gain an understanding of Florida State and County level Fair Housing protections and explain the Seven Protected Classes, along with their characteristics. Students will also be able to recognize activities prohibited under Fair Housing laws, identify illegal actions, and understand how these laws influence advertising and marketing, including best practices. The class will cover the concepts of Steering and Redlining, helping students recognize the dangers of making assumptions based on stereotypes. Additionally, students will learn to define and recognize explicit and implicit bias, explain its effects on Fair Housing, and understand ways to prevent it. The course will also cover exemptions to Fair Housing laws, the importance of adhering to Reasonable Accommodations, and provide guidance on resources available to offer Fair Housing information to clients.

THIS CLASS SATISFIES THE NAR FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CYCLE 8.
ALL REALTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TWO HOURS OF FAIRHOUSING TRAINING EVERY THREE YEARS. This requirement began January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027

Instructor: Tony Barrett
2 CE Hours
Cost: $10 Members / $20 Non-Members
Passport Subscriber: No Charge