Protecting the Protected Classes in Real Estate (2-Credit Hours)

Discover How to Protect the Protected Classes in Massachusetts Real Estate

Focus on the intersection of human behavior and fair housing law in Massachusetts in this online real estate course. Move beyond simple definitions to explore the psychology of bias and learn to distinguish between explicit bias and implicit bias. Examine the three pillars of civil rights law as well as compare the federal Fair Housing Act with the more stringent Massachusetts General Law Chapter 151B, which includes additional protections for age, marital status, and rental assistance. You’ll analyze real-world risks such as steering, redlining, and the legal dangers of buyer love letters. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to implement systems to ensure equal service and manage discriminatory requests from clients.