Fair Housing Education Opportunities

April is Fair Housing Month – a great time for REALTORS® to brush up fair housing practices and laws! Below are several opportunities throughout the month to take advantage of classes that are being offered and throughout the state.

At Home with Diversity – NAR Certification 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

Click on the dates below to choose a class:

April 11 – In person with Instructor Joi Bostic sponsored by DeKalb Association
April 16 – In person with Instructor Dr. Cynthia Davis sponsored by Cobb Association
April 28 – In person with Instructor Donna Cade sponsored by Golden Isles Association

GAR Partners in Education Classes

Sit. Stay. Obey: Service Animals and the Law
Instructor Tina Vliet – 3 hours CE
This course dives into federal and state fair housing laws, the similarities and differences they share, and how disabled Georgians and their service animals can exercise their rights under them. You’ll learn the difference between service and emotional support/comfort animals, how each is treated under fair housing laws, and what questions property owners may and may not ask related to disabilities and service animals. This course provides both Real Estate Licensee CE credit and Real Estate Instructor CE credit. This course also satisfies the GREC real estate license law education requirement.

Choose from one of these available courses by clicking the date:

April 17 – In person sponsored by Savannah Area REALTORS
April 23 – In person sponsored by Camden Charlton Association
April 24 – In person sponsored by Golden Isles Association

Challenges of Stinkin’ Thinkin’ – Fair Housing
Instructors Judge D. Parker and Sharon Miller – 3 Hours CE

This class is to ensure that students understand Fair Housing and its impact on communities and individuals. Fair Housing Law establishes equal treatment for everyone as the standard. Social stigmas, personal biases, and stereotypes can affect the way we do business subconsciously. The perception of biased treatment will lead to trouble, while sensitivity to diverse cultures leads to inclusion which increases the quality of LIFE FOR ALL in the community! This class satisfies one of the Core Standards requirements under Section 3 – Consumer Outreach.

Choose from one of these available courses by clicking the date:

April 3 – In person with Instructor Judge D. Parker sponsored by Columbus Board
April 23 – In person with Instructor Sharon Miller sponsored by Savannah Area REALTORS

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
Instructors Dr. Cynthia Davis and Maura Neill – 3 Hours CE

This course helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. You will examine the history of bias in real estate, 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.

Choose from one of these available courses by clicking the date:

April 8 – In person with Instructor Dr. Cynthia Davis sponsored by Savannah Area REALTORS
April 9 – In person with Instructor Dr. Cynthia Davis sponsored by Hinesville Area Board
April 11 – In person with Instructor Maura Neill sponsored by Golden Isles Association
April 15 – In person with Instructor Maura Neill sponsored by Walton Barrow Board
April 22 AM – In person with Instructor Dr. Cynthia Davis sponsored by Realtors of Greater Augusta
April 22 PM – In person with Instructor Dr. Cynthia Davis sponsored by Realtors of Greater Augusta
April 29 – In person with Instructor Maura Neill sponsored by Columbus Board

Fair Housing and Property Management: Drilling Deeper
Instructor Mike Nelson – 3 Hours CE
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sponsored by Savannah Area REALTORS. Click here to learn more and register.

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify several of the considerations relevant to a fair housing complaint and investigation
Discuss and describe several more subtle examples of fair housing violations, such as considerations regarding familial status and disability
List and Describe techniques to avoid fair housing complaints and violations
Screening techniques for prospective tenants
Management techniques for existing tenants