Why take this course?

At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is a certification program of the National Association of REALTORS® that is designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers.

The AHWD course addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers.

This course counts as an elective credit toward the ABR, CIPS, CRS, RSPS and PMN designations.

Learning Objectives

• Assess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry
• Understand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin
• Build a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients.

Course Materials