KCRAR’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee works to empower real estate professionals to understand, reach out and provide services to consumers in our diverse communities, as well as provide support and education to further professional development.
The committee works throughout the year to provide opportunities for REALTORS® to learn and connect in meaningful ways including:
We encourage you to join our mission in serving our communities through continual education and a commitment to upholding Fair Housing.
At Home With Diversity® Certification — AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The AHWD course is a 6- to 7-hour class that can be taken online or in person and addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development.
Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation — NAR’s Fairhaven is a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Dividing Lines: A History of Segregation in Kansas City — Dividing Lines is a driving tour of the history of residential segregation in Kansas City and its far-reaching impacts.
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing — The mind science experts at the Perception Institute present this online video workshop to help members avoid implicit bias in their daily business interactions.
Ally Certification Course — Become an Alliance Certified Ally through this educational certification course offered by the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.
Additional educational resources:
The National Association of REALTORS® offers a wealth of resources on many Fair Housing and inclusion related topics, including:
Accessibility resources:
www.accessableliving.com — Consult an occupational therapist about direct client needs and how they can adapt the home they choose to buy to make it accessible.
Senior Care Solutions Team — If your seller is an older adult and needs additional services to help make the move a success
Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don’ts, rights and penalties and mandatory continuing education. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects the livelihood and business of REALTORS® and depends on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity.
REALTORS® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and reconfirm their commitment to upholding fair housing law as well as their commitment to offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property.
Print a copy of the REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration and post it in your office. Get more Fair Housing Resources on KCRAR’s Fair Housing page.
The rule improves upon HUD’s 2015 AFFH rule, providing for more robust community engagement, streamlining processes for funding recipients, and providing greater transparency. The proposed rule also places a new emphasis on expanding homeownership opportunities.
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