Virtual Classroom: Homeownership and LGBTQ+ Consumers (DE & I Certification Program)
Date/Time
January 17, 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost
$17.00
Organizer
Ohio REALTORS
Phone: 614.225.6229
Email: wright@ohiorealtors.org
Location
Virtual Classroom
> CLICK HERE to register for Homeownership and LGBTQ+ Consumers (DE & I Certification Program)
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.
Homeownership and LGBTQ+ Consumers
This presentation is thought-provoking and interactive with attendees sharing experiences; Alex covers impressions and understanding of the LGBTQ community; how attendees’ impression/understanding has evolved over the years; provides definitions to common terms associated with LGBTs; Privilege for Sale refers to what heterosexual couples take for granted that LGBT couples might not be allowed such as paid leave if your spouse/partner passes away, different tax treatment for hetero v. LGBT couples; also a discussion on ‘coming out’; plus, a review of statistics on purchasing power for the LGBT community.
DE & I Certification Overview
- 10 virtual (live online) classes offered, one per month.
- 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.
- This livestream webinar is certified for 1 hour of real estate credit.
- Attendees will need to access the program with a device (phone, laptop, PC) that has a camera, speaker, microphone, and reliable, high-speed internet access. Video, audio, and internet access are all necessary to successfully attend class. Please make sure to test everything ahead of time at https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must turn on their video camera and stay within view during the program to receive CE, as active participation will be monitored. Per ODRE requirements, you must be present for at least 90% of the program to receive credit.
Presenter: Alex Cruz, ABR, GRI, CNE, AHWD
Alex is a multi-million-dollar producing REALTOR® for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has brought his extensive sales and customer-centered experience to the world of real estate. Prior to entering his current role as Director of Education and Member Services for the LGBTQ + Real Estate Alliance, he served as their inaugural National Vice President. Alex is the Co-Chair of the newly formed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FoREver Pride Network. Additionally, he serves as a Director for Ohio REALTORS® and as a member of their Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Plexus, the LGBTQ & Allied Business Chamber of Commerce for Northeast Ohio.
Contact: Deanna Wright, Professional Development Coordinator - wright@ohiorealtors.org