As a real estate professional in the District of Columbia, this course will equip you with the knowledge you need to avoid discrimination in your real estate practice. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Explore the Fair Housing laws that are specific to the District of Columbia 
• Go inside the D.C. Human Rights Act 
• Get insights on your responsibilities to adhering to the laws to protect all of your clients

Did you know that the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics is over 100 years old? Though the real estate market has evolved a lot since 1913, one aspect that has not changed is that home buyers continue to select professionals who hold themselves to a high ethical standard. Familiarity with the Code of Ethics will allow you to build stable and lasting relationships with your clients in both Washington, DC and other regions around the United States. Your instructor will provide you with an overview of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® as it applies to the profession of real estate. Additionally, your instructor will enhance your understanding of ethical behavior by providing you with sample scenarios and common illegal practices to guide the practical decision-making of licensees. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Define “ethics” and differentiate among “principles” and “values” as well as business/professional and personal ethics and understanding who governs ethics for Realtors ® 
  
• Review the structure of the Code and be able to discuss the Preamble and the Golden Rule 
  
• Describe key concepts of Articles 1-9 of the NAR Code of Ethics
• Describe key concepts of Articles 10-14 of the NAR Code of Ethics
• Describe key concepts of Articles 15-17 of the NAR Code of Ethics
• Recognize who enforces the Code of Ethics and how the complaint process works Distinguish between mediation and arbitration
• Identify key parts of Pathways to Professionalism 
  
• Learn more about the demographic and price trends in the D.C. region. 
  
• Understand the latest guidelines, rules, and contracts for agents in the District of Columbia region.

Examine the different Federal and State laws and regulations that affect how a real estate agent deals with the public. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Examine the federal and state laws affecting Washington DC real estate transactions