WA Real Estate Fair Housing
Real Estate Continuing Education - 3 Clock Hours
Online Only
Event Details
With every renewal, WA Real Estate licensees must complete this 3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course. For more information, click here.
Historical and Societal Context (30 minutes)
- Review the history of racial discrimination, race-based segregation, and housing discrimination in the United States and Washington State
- Understand the context of the Fair Housing Act within the setting of the Civil Rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
- Review Voting Rights Act of 1965, and discuss contemporary issues.
Legal Framework (1 hour)
- Review authorizing federal and state legislation and applicable local ordinances.
- Discuss nuances in who is protected and what transactions are covered.
- Review groups identified as protected classes.
- Discuss court case examples.
Role of the Broker and Managing Broker (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Discuss fair housing practices related to the role of the broker and managing broker and how to navigate common topics.
- Discuss specific common unfair practices.
- Understand financial assistance programs and connection to protected classes.
- Describe how to navigate complaints.
RHAWA Members: Attend unlimited seminars for 12 months with one of our class pass options. Learn more here.
Open to everyone! This 3-hour Fair Housing class must be completed for Real Estate Broker continuing education every two years.
This session is offered ONLINE only. After class, all participants will receive a link to recorded session and downloadable materials for review.
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Members can subscribe to the Annual Class Pass with dues renewal. Contact dmyers@RHAwa.org for more information.
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