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Note: Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.
Date:
March 25th, 2025
Cost:
$137 - course fee and application fee included -$50.00 savings
Time: The course is scheduled in Central Time
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Breaking Barriers: Thriving in a Diverse Marketplace
In today’s dynamic marketplace, standing out means going beyond the traditional—REALTORS® must build businesses rooted in inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course empowers you to thrive in a multicultural world by breaking down barriers, fostering trust, and ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and valued. Gain the tools to create meaningful connections, become a trusted advisor, and champion diversity, making the dream of homeownership accessible to all.
Topics Covered
Additional Information
- Recognizing and overcoming cultural and personal biases to embrace diversity and build a successful multicultural real estate business.
- Multicultural marketing and advertising strategies that broaden your appeal and client reach.
- Developing an inclusive business plan to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace.
- This course is the main requirement for the At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification. Completing this course also fulfills the elective requirement to earn the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation and the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation.
- Please note that there is a one-time credentialing fee to earn the official certification. Visit the AHWD Certification page to learn more.
- Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.
- International students can purchase this course at the Member price by becoming an International REALTOR® Member. Click here for more details.
Instructor
Robert Morris, ABR®, ABRM, AHWD, BPOR, CRB, C-RETS, CRS, e-PRO®, GRI, ITI, LTG, MRP, PMN, PSA, RENE, SFR®, SRES®, SRS
Robert Morris graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He entered real estate in 1985 and has been actively involved in real estate sales and training since that time. He is a selling broker with Parks Realty, located in Middle Tennessee, where he actively lists and sells real estate with his team. Robert has been honored as the Realtor® of the Year in 2000. He recently received the 2021 Tennessee Realtor® Educator of the year award, his second time (1995) to receive this award in his career. Robert has been chosen as one of Tennessee REALTORS(s) Region 2 District Vice-Presidents for 2022-2023. He has served on several local association's Board of Directors and just finished serving a 2020-2021 term as President of the Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS®. Robert has been accepted as a candidate into the 2022 NAR Leadership Academy class and will serve as a NAR Director from Tennessee REALTORS® for 2022-2024. He also has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Business Institute (rebi) for 2022-2023 as well as selected to the Learning Experiences committee for 2022. Robert will also serve on NAR's Professional Development (2022) and Housing Opportunities (2022-2023) committees as well.
Minimum time spent in course to be marked as complete is 90% (not including lunch and breaks). Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.
*Your registration fee also covers your Certification application fee. A savings of $50.