At Canopy Real Estate Institute, we are committed to promoting and fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market. In alignment with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Fair Housing Policy and the Canopy Realtor® Association, we uphold the principles of fair housing by ensuring that all real estate professionals, particularly REALTORS®, have access to the education and resources necessary to promote equal opportunity in housing. NAR Fair Housing Requirements As a REALTOR®, adherence to fair housing laws and ethical practices is a fundamental requirement. The NAR Code of Ethics explicitly states that REALTORS® must not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Effective January 1, 2025, REALTORS® are now required to complete Fair Housing/Anti-Bias training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. The deadline to complete these requirements is December 31, 2027. Current Cycle: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 Note: Training must be completed at any time during these established cycles. Failure to complete training during any cycle will lead to suspension of membership for the January and February immediately following the cycle deadline, with termination of membership starting March 1 after the cycle deadline.

Fair Housing Education at Canopy Real Estate Institute

To support REALTORS® in meeting fair housing requirements, training may be completed through courses offered at Canopy Real Estate Institute including:

• NAR Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing -This course helps real estate professionals identify and interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls. Join us on April 10, 2025 for Canopy’s Fair Housing Day: NAR Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing course will be hosted at Canopy
  

  Tuition: $10 members, $65 non-members  (This course meets both NC and SC CE elective credit)
  Register for NAR’s Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing on April 10 

• At Home with Diversity® (AHWD) – A certification program that equips REALTORS® with skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
  
  Don’t see it being offered at Canopy?  Click here to take it through NAR.

• NCREC Mandatory Update Course – Covers fair housing laws and best practices in North Carolina.
  (Note: Does not meet NAR’s fair housing requirement)

Additional Fair Housing Training through NAR

• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation – An interactive self-paced training program designed to help REALTORS® navigate fair housing scenarios and uphold ethical standards based on real stories. Link to register: https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/item?id=14737967, Video: https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhaven/fairhaven-2-0-essential-fair-housing-education
  
  

• Realtor® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) - Learn more at https://www.nar.realtor/realtors-commitment-to-excellence
  
  

  Note: Members will satisfy Cycle 8 Fair Housing requirement if they complete At Home with Diversity (AHWD) or Fairhaven as part of their C2EX course work after 1/1/2025.

Stay Engaged with Canopy’s Fair Housing Events

April is Fair Housing Month!  Throughout the month of April, Canopy Realtor® Association provides ongoing opportunities to engage with fair housing initiatives. By staying informed and engaged, we can all contribute to a fair, inclusive, and equitable real estate industry. For more information on upcoming fair housing courses and events, visit Canopy REALTOR® Association or the Canopy Housing Foundation.