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Virtual Classroom: Cultural Differences and Etiquettes for Global Business (DE & I Certification)

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Ohio REALTORS® supports Diversity and Inclusion, as well as a continued commitment to Fair Housing as part of its core values.  Take your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to the next level by achieving your DE & I Certification.

Participants who complete this certification will gain a better understanding of how to foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment and promote equity for all. You'll open up new windows of opportunity as you gain knowledge in serving diverse populations.

For 2024, this new certification is being offered as an Ohio REALTORS member Benefit, free to all attendees!

DE & I Certification Overview

• 10 virtual (live online) classes offered, one per month, beginning in March 2024.
• Each class provides 1 hour of Real Estate Continuing Education (CE).
• Certification requires completion of 6 out of 10 classes.
• NAR’s Fairhaven & Bias Override Courses each qualify as one of the 6 courses required for this certification.

DE & I Certification Application & Renewal

Once you have completed the required 6 classes to obtain your DE & I Certification, please submit an application to receive your certification. The certification will be valid for 2 years, due for renewal in the 3rd year following initial certification. To obtain a 2-year renewal, you will need to attend 2 qualifying DE & I classes that you haven’t participated in previously.

We’re excited to offer as our sixth DE & I Certification course Cultural Differences and Etiquettes for Global Business, with presenter Rajeev Rajpal, AHWD, CIPS.

Cultural Differences and Etiquettes for Global Business

With over 100 billion dollars’ worth of real estate sold to international buyers every year and a large percentage of households speaking a non-English language, it is crucial to understand and respect different cultures.  We will go over the cultural differences, things to do or not do, the top 5 countries buying real estate in USA, and the top countries where Americans are buying or investing.

CE Logistics (Please read):

• This livestream webinar is certified for 1 hour of real estate credit, DE & I Certification course credit.
• Attendees must join with video and stay within view during the program in order to receive CE, as active participation will be monitored.
• Per ODRE requirements, you must be present for 90% of the program to receive credit.

Presenter: Rajeev Rajpal, AHWD, CIPS
Raj Rajpal has served as a Global Real Estate mortgage consultant for over 30 years and closed over 18,000 transactions – ranking in the top 1% in the US.  He has a real estate radio show and numerous TV appearances.  Raj has written articles for magazines and is a certified New York & New Jersey CE instructor and a CIPS instructor.  He has chaired and served on committees and boards of WCR, FIABCI, AREAA, NYSAR and SIBOR and is a regular speaker and panelist at real estate conferences in the US and abroad. He has chaired and organized many international Real Estate Trade Missions.

Additional upcoming offerings to earn the DE & I Certification:
Sept. 30 - VA Benefits Underutilized: A Guide for Realtors to Make the Difference
Oct. 24 - Bias in Appraisals: What Agents and Appraisers Need to Know
Nov. 21 - Fair Housing for the Property Manager
Dec. 17 - Life’s Not Fair, but Digital Advertising Must Be

Contact: Deanna Wright, Professional Development Coordinator -

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