At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification Course

May 4th & 5th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Offered Online via PEARL

Agents must attend each class day in its entirety to receive CE Credit and to qualify for the AHWD Certification through NAR.

NAR's At Home with Diversity Certification Course meets CCIAOR's New Fair Housing Training Requirement, which each REALTOR® member of CCIAOR shall be required to complete between January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, in addition to completing NAR's Code of Ethics Training Requirement.

Earn 4 CE Credits for:

• RE19RC20: Fair Housing

• RE111RC20: Protecting the Protected Classes

About the Course:

The Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS® is hosting a special virtual offering of the At Home With Diversity Certification Course with instructor Isabelle Perkins on May 4th & 5th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm online via CCIAOR's new platform PEARL! At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is a NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity® course addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification, which conveys to clients they're working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers.

Before applying to NAR / REBAC to receive the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification, you must:

• Be a REALTOR® in good standing with NAR
• Complete the At Home With Diversity Certification Course
• Pay the one-time application fee

Agents who attend learn to:

• Assess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry
• Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business.
• Understand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin
• Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base.
• Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace.
• Build a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients

Course Cost*:

$60 for CCIAOR members and $80 for non-members

Cancellation / Refund Policy: A full refund will be provided if you cancel no later than April 24th. Starting on April 25th, all cancelations are subject to a $30 cancelation fee. No refunds will be issued for any cancelations on or after May 1st.

*REBAC Application Fee:

One-Time Application Fee - $40 ($75 if you apply after December 31, 2023)

As a part of the Right Tools, Right Now Program this is a discounted price through December 31, 2023, normally a $75 Application Fee.