In recognition of April as Fair Housing Month, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is promoting activities, courses and initiatives for its 1.2 million members that inform real estate professionals about requirements, rights, and responsibilities under fair housing laws.
These programs help REALTORS® receive the latest training and in-depth knowledge necessary to better serve families at all income levels get into homes. As champions of homeownership, NAR undertakes a major mission of educating its members by offering a comprehensive training program on diversity, an orientation program on fair housing laws and regulations, and a grant program that works to extend the benefits of homeownership to more Americans. As representatives of both buyers and sellers, Realtors® hold the key to promoting inclusive, diverse communities,said 2006 NAR President Thomas M. Stevens, senior vice president of NRT Inc., from Vienna, Va.
Fair housing is fundamental, and this program is effective and beneficial for Realtors. NAR has developed an award-winning program called At Home with Diversity. Since 1999, more than 18,000 REALTORS® and association executives have completed the program which aims to train real estate professionals to work effectively with diversity in today market.
NAR encourages ongoing education by waiving the course fee for sponsors of the At Home with Diversity program during the month of April. More than 30 courses are being offered throughout the month in 11 states.
NAR also provides financial resources to local and state REALTOR® associations for programs and activities that seek to increase an understanding of diversity within the association, among its members and as leaders in building strong communities. Local and state associations can qualify for a grant of up to $3,000.NAR provides its members the tools necessary to be informed of pertinent laws. One resource is a fair housing orientation program interactive DVD or VHS which focuses on timely topics, introduces viewers to fair housing laws and presents situations where fair housingadditionalns cadditionalr.
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