Did you know that the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) uses testers, individuals trained to act as potential renters or homebuyers, to uncover unlawful discriminatory acts by landlords, real estate licensees, mortgage and appraisal professionals and sellers?

Sensitivity to the needs of diverse consumers and an awareness of federal fair housing laws is vital to your business's reputation and growth. Join us for an Agent Forum on April 15th to learn how to prevent fair housing violations and reduce your exposure to liability. Here's what we'll be covering:

Proposed changes to license law and education

Fair Housing - A national perspective

The Fairhaven experience

Upcoming courses in fair housing and diversity

Code of ethics

Violations

Buyer love letters

Discrimination testers

Loan origination: Customer relations, awareness, policy changes

RI Housing: Home buyer education and minority programming

Appraisals: Policies, procedures and issues

Monica Staaf, RI REALTORS® General Counsel

Philip Tedesco, RI REALTORS® CEO

David Salvatore®, RI REALTORS® Government Affairs Director

Brenda Hayden, Assistant Director of Homeownership, RIHousing

 Susan Martins-Phipps, Broker Associate, Phipps Realty,

Appraiser, Lead Inspector Tech

Mark McHugh, Member, NAR Housing Opportunities Committee and

RI REALTORS® Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Jeff Nelson, Loan Officer, Embrace Home Loans,

RI REALTORS® Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ann Enos, RI REALTORS® Professional Development Director

Moderator: Beverly Pierce, RI REALTORS® Corporate Manager