April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reaffirm our commitment to equal access to housing and ensure that every REALTOR® understands their role in upholding the Fair Housing Act and promoting housing equity in their communities.

Why This Matters:

As real estate professionals, you have a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts’ comprehensive anti-discrimination laws. This event will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these regulations, prevent unintentional violations, and promote inclusive housing practices that benefit both consumers and your business.

What You’ll Gain from This Event:

✔️ Breaking Down NAR’s New Fair Housing Membership Requirements – Learn what’s changing and how it affects you.
✔️ Understanding Fair Housing in Practice – Real-life case studies of housing discrimination and best practices for compliance.
✔️ Source of Income Discrimination – How housing providers, including REALTORS®, must navigate new laws to ensure all renters and buyers have fair access to homes.
✔️ Advancing Fair Housing as a Business Imperative – How fostering inclusive housing practices benefits both communities and your business.

You’ll Hear From:

Kelly Vieira, Esq. – Director of Investigations & Outreach, Clinical Fellow at the Center for Housing Justice & Policy Housing Discrimination Testing Program [HDTP] at Suffolk University Law School
Colette Masengale, Esq. – Senior Policy Representative, Fair Housing Policy at the National Association of REALTORS®
Laura Gasgeau, Esq. – Associate Counsel at the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® & former HDTP tester

🗣️Followed by aModerated Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

✅ Fair Housing is Everyone’s Responsibility. Let’s ensure we’re fostering equitable, inclusive communities—one home at a time.

This class does not meet Massachusetts Continuing Education requirements.