Part of the Michigan Consolidated Association of Realtor's Risk Reduction Series.

This course discusses rules set forth by the Fair Housing Authority, what an agent can and cannot say in person or print, what actions are and are not acceptable by agents and landlords as well as reverse discrimination.

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From the Michigan Association of Realtors

Fair Housing Training Kit Outline and Instructions
Documents included in kit:
Equal Opportunity Brochure
NAR Fair Housing Quiz with Answers
Discussion Case Hannah v Sibcy Cline REALTORS®
Summary of Key Fair Housing Laws
Sales Agent/Broker Fair Housing Guide

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A REALTOR'S GUIDE TO HOUSING OPPORTUNITY from the Michigan Association of Realtors.

Intro - The key to fair housing when working with prospective buyers is providing equal professional service.  The Michigan Association of REALTORS® has adopted the National Association of REALTORS’® equal Professional Service Model.
This states:
• Use systematic procedures
• Obtain objective information
• Let the customer set the limits
• Provide a variety of choices
• Document the service you provide...

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From the State of Michigan government web site

Intro = "The Detroit riot of 1967 shocked Michigan. In response, the state legislature adopted new civil rights laws which dealt with civil liberties, housing and the right to vote. Michigan passed its Fair Housing Act of 1968 which made it illegal to refuse to rent or sell a home to an individual because of that person's race.

"At the national level, the Civil Rights Bill of 1968, including Title VIII (Fair Housing Act), nondiscriminatory housing measures, was signed into law (amended, 1988). To further prevent incidents of redlining, Congress passed the Federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act in 1975.

"Sometimes laws are written and then repealed... "

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A presentation by the National Association Realtors on fair housing.  This is a MS PowerPoint presentation file.  Can be viewed online, or downloaded and customized (right-click on the link 'Read More', select "Save Target As" to download to your PC).

Excerpt: 

Course Agenda

• Introduction to Fair Housing
• Video Presentation and Discussion
• Working with Sellers
• Advertising and Promotion
• Working with Buyers
• Complaint Procedures and Penalties

Course Review

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A log sheet that can be used to record any fair housing information.  Created by MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority).

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