While this program is open to all members, we recommend completing the Fair Housing Academy through facilitation by your BIC. Please reach out to Savanna Reagin if you have any questions.
NC REALTORS® realized it was time to expand our fair housing education and create tools and resources to help our Brokers-in-Charge (BICs) navigate issues related to fair housing and prevent serious violations. After everything that happened in Long Island with the Newsday Report, NC REALTORS® realized it was time to expand our fair housing education and create tools and resources to help our Brokers-in-Charge (BICs) navigate issues related to fair housing and prevent serious violations.
Working with the National Association of REALTORS® and other fair housing experts, NC REALTORS® created the Fair Housing Academy to help BICs facilitate fair housing training for your agents during monthly meetings, agent onboarding or in any way that you feel is best.
The program consists of eight training videos—one specific to property management. In addition, we provide resources to help BICs lead discussions and encourage conversations. This includes a workbook with discussion points to review before each video, and homework for agents to work on individually or together in a group setting. You can find all of the videos and resources here.
Please note: The Fair Housing Academy does not count towards your required annual continuing education (CE) credits with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. If you have any questions, contact Savanna Reagin.
The Fair Housing Academy Introduction: Why?
Run time: 13:03
Host, Ginni Field and 2021 NC REALTORS® President, Kelly Marks chat about the Fair Housing Academy, how it came about, and why it’s essential to ensure all in North Carolina get a fair chance in today’s housing market.
Part 1: The Fair Housing Charge: It Starts With You
Run time: 14:58
Common scenarios like providing a buyer with school information or taking a pocket listing can open up real estate professionals to potential discrimination issues. Find out how NAR is addressing these scenarios and more with the National Association of REALTORS® Vice President of Policy Advocacy, Bryan Greene.
Part 2: The Fair Housing Journey: Past, Present and Future
Run time: 25:30
Uncover the history and evolution of The Fair Housing Act and its impact on society today and into the future with fair housing expert, Nate Johnson.
Part 3: The Fair Housing Test: Lessons from Long Island
Run time: 27:36
After the Newsday investigation, the Long Island Board of REALTORS® stepped into action. Learn about the impacts of the investigation and what’s happening in New York as a result with LIBOR former VP of Government Affairs, Bo Patten.
Part 4: The Fair Housing Challenge: Because That’s Who We R®
Run time: 24:17
Find out how NAR’s ACT! Initiative addresses potential discrimination issues by providing real estate professionals with training like Fairhaven, resources and more with the National Association of REALTORS® Director of Fair Housing Policy & Programs.
Part 5a: The Fair Housing Act – Residential Legal Obligations
Run time: 32:44
NC REALTORS® General Counsel (retired), Will Martin, shares frequently asked fair housing questions that he receives from REALTORS® across North Carolina, and provides his suggestions on how to respond to these situations as they relate to the law.
Part 5b: The Fair Housing Act – Property Management Legal Obligations
Run time: 43:12
Fair housing within property management can sometimes raise more complicated questions than what REALTORS® may experience within residential sales. Join NC REALTORS® General Counsel (retired), Will Martin as he talks about service and assistance animals, modifying a property for someone with disabilities, restrictions on numbers of residents per bedroom and much more
Part 6: The Fair Housing Violation: Risks, Penalties & How to Avoid Them
Run time: 10:23
HUD enforces the Fair Housing Act. Find out what they are doing to ensure that all consumers have access to non-discriminatory housing, what might happen to a REALTOR® if they are found in violation of the Fair Housing Act, and what REALTORS® can do to ensure that they are treating all consumers equally.
Once you’ve completed the Academy, the BIC should do the following:
The following resources are referenced during this training or provide additional information and support.
as of 4/3/23
April Bonney
Leigh Brown
Mark Carlton
Amy DeMars
Jennifer Demink Hsu
Holly Doss
Chloe Enoch
Olivia Evans
Sandra Finch
Miyaka Givens
LaDerek Green
Viktoria Green
Genevieve Hite
Wendy Hodel
Ashley Brett Johnson
Jacqueline Jones
Jovita Kafton
Donna Lane
Sharon Lopez Ramirez
Jose Lopez Ramirez Jr
Jose Lopez Ramirez Sr
David Massey
Kristi May
Allison McAfee
Joshua McMillan
Judith Monks
Kayla Morgan
Bonnie Pride
Bryan Ramirez Murillo
Blake Reaves
Sheila Salisbury
Neil Scott
Stephanie Strader
Cristina Sullivan
Nicholas Van Doren
John Vinson
Eyzhane Williams
Melissa Yates
Demetra Zangotsis
