11 Mar No Longer Just an R - Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion No Longer Just an R - Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Thursday, March 11, 2021 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) 2 Education Credits ZOOM / WEBINAR Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructors Join VAR for a free – member value benefit program on fair housing issues and how the NAR Code of Ethics has been expanded to address diversity, equality and inclusion in our profession. We are bringing two top industry professionals to Vermont Realtors® to talk about these important topics. First, Matt Difanis will explain NAR’s changes to Article 10-5 of the Code of Ethics prohibits REALTORS® from using harassing speech, hate speech, epithets or slurs based on the protected classes of Article 10. There have been many discussions nationally about these changes. This is your opportunity to gain a better understanding and ask questions about this pivotal change to Realtor® professional standards. Following that discussion, Leigh Brown will continue the conversation with fair housing issues. Reports of Fair Housing testers and misbehaviors among some Realtors® have caused concerns about the reputation of this profession and how we, as professional Realtors®, can do more in messaging with our sphere marketing to combat the negativity – do a better job – and tell the whole story of what a Realtor® actually does. You'll leave with a list (that you can supplement!) of what a Realtor® actually does – and how to tell that story in your marketing. You'll learn how Fair Housing *should* impact your business and your community for the better. You'll learn how your passionate community involvement can be the key to future sales without ever buying another lead. 2 Hours of CE No Charge ZOOM / WEBINAR ZOOM / WEBINARLINK EMAILED Map & Directions Leigh Brown Leigh Brown, ABR, AHWD, CDEI, CDPE, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, C2EX, ePRO, MilRes, SFR, SRES is an international sales/motivational speaker who happens to be hilarious in an almost-inappropriate-but-still-family-friendly way. One of the top-selling REALTORS® in the Charlotte, North Carolina real estate market. With the launch of One Community Real Estate®, Leigh continues her mission to support and develop REALTORS® who are both leaders and advocates in their own communities while still striving to serve buyers and sellers as their REALTOR® advocate.Among Leigh’s many years of service to the Realtor® organization, currently she is the 2021 NAR Vice President of Advocacy, Vice President of the Realtors® Relief Foundation and was the 2020 North Carolina Realtors® Legislative Chair.Leigh wants to leave her mark on the next generation of professionals. Whatever your field of business is, Leigh has tools that can promote growth and a team-oriented environment. She has the sales techniques; she has the experience; she has the PASSION! Leigh wants to help YOU! www.leighbrown.com. Matt Difanis Matt Difanis ABR, CDPE, GRI, SFR is Broker-Owner of RE/MAX Realty Associates with offices in Champaign, Mahomet, and Monticello, Illinois. With more than 20 years of full-time real estate experience, Matt actively participates in leading the company, as well as leading a high-producing team, while working full-time with clients as well. Matt earned his B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois. After starting his real estate career, Matt spent three years successfully juggling real estate and law school full-time. Matt earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. Matt also holds several professional designations including Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and At Home with Diversity (AHWD). He served as 2020 Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee and was a key contributor to the 2020 changes in NAR’s Code of Ethics. http://www.mattdifanis.com/