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WA Real Estate Fair Housing (3hrs) CRE

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

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Event Details

With every renewal, WA Real Estate licensees must complete this 3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course. For more information, click here.

Historical and Societal Context (30 minutes)

  • Review the history of racial discrimination, race-based segregation, and housing discrimination in the United States and Washington State
  • Understand the context of the Fair Housing Act within the setting of the Civil Rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
  • Review Voting Rights Act of 1965, and discuss contemporary issues.

Legal Framework (1 hour)

  • Review authorizing federal and state legislation and applicable local ordinances.
  • Discuss nuances in who is protected and what transactions are covered.
  • Review groups identified as protected classes.
  • Discuss court case examples.

Role of the Broker and Managing Broker (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Discuss fair housing practices related to the role of the broker and managing broker and how to navigate common topics.
  • Discuss specific common unfair practices.
  • Understand financial assistance programs and connection to protected classes.
  • Describe how to navigate complaints.
Speakers: 
Michael Chin, Civil Rights Enforcement Director, Seattle Office of Civil Rights
Kathryn Shabalov, Managing Broker, MacPherson's Property Management

RHAWA Members: Attend unlimited seminars for 12 months with one of our class pass options. Learn more here.

For More Information:

Denise Myers
Denise Myers
M.Ed. Program Director Rental Housing Association of Washington (206)905-0614
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This session is offered as an ONLINE webinar only.

After class, all participants will receive a link to recorded session and downloadable materials for review.

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