What is Implicit Bias? Understanding Biases in Real Estate

Description

Description: Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect how we interact with clients and make decisions in real estate transactions. This engaging course, “What is Implicit Bias? Understanding Biases in Real Estate,” helps real estate professionals recognize how these hidden biases impact their work and provides actionable strategies to overcome them. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussions, participants will develop skills to ensure fair housing practices and foster inclusivity in their daily operations.

Key Course Objectives:

• Define implicit bias and its various forms.
• Recognize how implicit bias manifests in real estate transactions.
• Understand the role of bias in shaping client relationships and housing decisions.
• Apply practical strategies to mitigate biases in everyday real estate practices.
• Foster continuous self-awareness to promote fair housing and compliance with regulations.

Who Should Attend: This course is perfect for real estate agents, brokers, and appraisers interested in promoting inclusivity and fair treatment in all real estate dealings.

Course Outline:

1. What is Implicit Bias? – Understanding the concept of implicit bias and how it influences our actions.
2. The Impact of Bias in Real Estate – Explore common biases and how they shape real estate transactions.
3. Recognizing Bias in Your Practice – Tools and techniques for identifying and reflecting on personal biases.
4. Mitigating Bias – Strategies for reducing bias in day-to-day decision-making and interactions.
5. Q&A and Action Plan – Recap key takeaways and develop actionable steps to reduce bias in your work.

Join us for this important training to enhance your practice and contribute to a more inclusive real estate industry!

Instructor: Megan Krowlek

CE Credit: 1 Elective Hour