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Upholding Fair Housing Laws (Elective Credit Only)

$29
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 2 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 2 NAR® Fair Housing
Description
State Requirements

Fair housing law stands as a cornerstone of civil rights legislation, aiming to eliminate discrimination in housing markets and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. By understanding the importance of fair housing law, licensees recognize its pivotal role in fostering inclusive communities and combating systemic inequalities. This course explores the historical context, key provisions, and practical applications of fair housing law, equipping licensees with the knowledge and tools necessary to uphold these principles in their professional endeavors.

Real estate licensees play a vital role in upholding fair housing principles and safeguarding the rights of all individuals in the housing market. As gatekeepers of property transactions, licensees must stay abreast of fair housing laws and practices to ensure ethical and nondiscriminatory conduct. Beyond legal compliance, embracing fair housing principles fosters trust, promotes diversity, and enhances business success in an increasingly diverse marketplace. This course will empower licensees to navigate complex fair housing issues with confidence, fostering a culture of inclusivity and advancing the vision of fair and equitable housing for all.

This course was designed to meet the REALTOR® Fair Housing Training Requirement. Please confirm that your local association, who administers the Fair Housing training, will accept this course.

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State Requirements For Virginia

Virginia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson Continuing Education

Renewal Date: License expires every two years on the last day of the initial license month. Renew no earlier than 60 days prior to license expiration.

Hours Required by the State if License Expires Before June 30, 2026: 16 hours

  • 8 hours of mandatory course topics
    • 3 hours in Ethics & Standards of Conduct
    • 2 hours in Fair Housing
    • 1 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
    • 1 hours in Real Estate Agency
    • 1 hours in Real Estate Contracts
  • 8 hours of elective course topics or mandatory course topics

Hours Required by the State if License Expires On or After June 30, 2026: 16 hours

  • 11 hours of mandatory course topics
    • 3 hours in Ethics & Standards of Conduct
    • 2 hours in Fair Housing
    • 2 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
    • 2 hours in Real Estate Agency
    • 2 hours in Real Estate Contracts
  • 5 hours of elective course topics or mandatory course topics

Note: These Continuing Education requirements also apply to inactive experienced salespersons who apply to activate their licenses. No Continuing Education is required of new salespersons in their first two-year license term. However, some new salesperson licensees—upon completion of their 30-hour Post-License Education requirement—may choose to begin taking Continuing Education courses in the six months just prior to renewing their license for the first time. If a new salesperson completes Continuing Education courses in those last six months of the first licensure period, those hours may carry over to the 16-hours required of them during their second two-year licensure term pursuant to 18 VAC 135-20-101.

The CE Shop's Offering: 16 hours

  • 11 hours of mandatory course topics
    • 3 hours in Ethics & Standards of Conduct - 2 options
      • Ethics at Work
      • Using the Code to Solve Ethical Dilemmas
    • 2 hours in Fair Housing
      • Virginia Fair Housing
    • 2 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
      • Virginia 2HR Legal Update
    • 2 hours in Real Estate Agency
      • Virginia 2HR Agency Law
    • 2 hours in Real Estate Contracts
      • Virginia 2HR Contract Law
  • 5 hours of elective course topics or mandatory course topics

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Seat Time: It is required that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here. 

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Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate Board

Street Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485

Mailing Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485

Telephone: (804) 367-8526 

Email: reboard@dpor.virginia.gov

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