Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients
The real estate market reflects our nation's diverse population, and the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to each client's needs.
What's new in fair housing? What isn't?
Course Highlights:
- The newest fair housing guidelines relating to criminal background screening, reasonable accommodation for assistance animals, and hoarding
- A look at the socioeconomic impact of discriminatory practices in housing
- An online test to check your own inherent bias
- The court case that led to sexual orientation and gender identity being afforded federal fair housing protection
- Resources that will help you identify and better serve the diverse populations within your market
- Statistics and demographics on homeownership from:
- The National Association of REALTORS®
- The U.S. Census Bureau
- The National Fair Housing Alliance
- Two proposed additions to the seven federally protected classes
State Requirements For District of Columbia
District of Columbia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 8/31 every odd-numbered year
Hours Required: 15 hours
Salesperson:
9 hours – Mandatory (DC Fair Housing; DC Ethics; DC Legislative Update)
3 hours – Property Management
3 hours – Electives
Washington, D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Street Address: 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Telephone: 202.671.4500
Brokers and Property Managers Licensing Renewal Website
Salespersons Licensing Renewal Website