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Virtual Classroom: VA Benefits Underutilized: A Guide for Realtors to Make the Difference (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 only, this new certification is FREE!

DE & I Certification Overview

• 10 virtual 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 seventh DE & I Certification course VA Benefits Underutilized: A Guide for Realtors to Make the Difference, with presenter Ashok Ghildyal, Loan Originator, First Community Mortgage.

VA Benefits Underutilized: A Guide for Realtors to Make the Difference

This program provides a macro discussion on home appreciation and projected interest rates.  We’ll dive into the demographics of veterans – who they are and how many use the VA mortgage program, provide a comparison of VA mortgage vs other programs – FHA, conventional and jumbo, and discuss the overall benefits of VA mortgage financing.

Due to the high volume of attendees, this presentation will be produced as a Zoom webinar. This course will require submitting two code words upoon conclusion in order to qualify for CE credit.

CE Logistics (Please read):

• This livestream webinar is certified for 1 hour of real estate credit, DE & I Certification course credit.
• Active participation will be monitored using codewords, which will be shared during the program for attendees to report afterwards.
• Per ODRE requirements, you must be present for 90% of the program to receive credit.

Presenter: Ashok Ghildyal
Mr. Ghildyal is a Loan Originator with First Community Mortgage in West Chester, OH.  Having worked in a financial advisory capacity since 1980, his specialty is the VA mortgage loan programs.  Working with veterans is by far the most gratifying and yet frustrating experience for him - gratifying because he can work with the amazing men and women of our military, frustrating because less than 2% of veterans utilize the VA benefits available to them.  Mr. Ghildyal's primary goal is to inform veterans about the remarkable benefits of the various VA programs, and to dispel the misconceptions regarding the veteran’s administration.

Additional upcoming offerings to earn the DE & I Certification:
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/Email: Deanna Wright, Professional Development Coordinator -

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