Description

Live online course- see attendance requirements for CE credit.

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 3 Clock Hours.

Washington Fair Housing (3 hr) – New DOL-Required Course

This course satisfies the Washington Department of Licensing requirement for a 3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course with each renewal. The mandatory clock hours must be included in the 30 hours required for all active licensees.

The course will teach real estate brokers and managing brokers about the historical and societal context of housing discrimination, legal framework intended to prevent housing discrimination, and steps to take to prevent housing discrimination.

1. Historical and Societal Context: Understand the history and societal context of discrimination and housing discrimination which led to the current legal framework.
2. Legal Framework: Understand federal and state laws, review protected classes, and review court cases.
3. Role of the Broker and Managing Broker: Understand your role as a broker and managing broker in relation to fair housing. Discuss common fair housing topics and unfair practices. Understand financial assistance programs and connection to protected classes. Learn about relevant government entities and certain complaint processes.

This course introduces real estate brokers and managing brokers to the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (chapter 49.60 RCW) as it relates to real estate transactions.

IMPORTANT! Attendance requirements: Live online course will be presented via ZOOM Meeting. The link to join the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email. Students will need a device with two-way video and audio capabilities and a (free) Zoom account. To verify attendance, students must keep their camera on for the duration of the course and respond to live polls. Clock hour credit will only be given to students with their camera on, who are present and visible on their camera during the course, and who participate in course polls/chat. Please call 425-974-1011 with questions.

Instructor: Mark Kitabayashi

*Only Active REALTOR® members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online. If you are a REALTOR® member of another Association, you are eligible to receive Member price. Please call the Association office at 425-974-1011 to register.

Cancellation Policy:
*Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.
(Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled class for refund)