April Marks Fair Housing Month
*EMTAR Issues Fairhaven Challenge to Members ~ And You Could Win Big*
Each April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present.
EMTAR is no exception. As community leaders who make a profound positive difference, our REALTOR® members throughout Wilson, Smith, and Dekalb counties have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing opportunities and expanding homeownership for all. We are here to “Reflect. Repair. Renew.” Because That’s Who We R®.
As the month unfolds, here are several resources available that you might choose to explore:
- Learn more about the Fair Housing Act of 1968 here.
- Watch playback from NAR events in April commemorating Fair Housing Month and the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
- Access NAR’s collection of fair housing books to help members deepen their understanding its importance.
- Explore short videos, documentaries, and a feature-length major motion picture about housing discrimination, segregation, and people working to correct these social and economic injustices.
- Like to learn on the go? Check out fair housing podcast options here.
- Many articles posted here feature the work of REALTOR® experts, top media outlets, investigative journalists, and civil rights scholars.
EMTAR Members: Take the Fairhaven Challenge
Also in celebration of Fair Housing Month, EMTAR is encouraging our members to engage in NAR’s Fairhaven Challenge.
By visiting Fairhaven online and obtaining your “Recognition of Completion,” members will qualify for a chance to win FREE 2025 EMTAR Dues (local portion) for next year’s billing cycle. For every multiple of 20 members who participate, 1 lucky person will win. If 100 EMTAR members take the Fairhaven challenge, 5 names will be drawn and awarded FREE 2025 Dues (local portion), etc.
This challenge is estimated to take about an hour online and could save you $251 next year! This challenge is OPEN TO ALL EMTAR REALTORS®.
Note: Recognition of Completion certificates must be sent to info@emtar.com.
More Details About Fairhaven
In November 2020, NAR launched this fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process. Learners also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.
We hope you will take the Fairhaven challenge!
No matter how you participate in fair housing efforts, EMTAR encourages our members to recognize Fair Housing Month within your brokerages and with your clients, and to join with us as we continue to champion the availability and affordability of housing options for everyone in our communities.
About EMTAR: Chartered in 1969, our Association’s 1,300+ REALTORS® are a proud part of the 36,000+ members of Tennessee REALTORS® and of the 1.5 million+ members of NAR, all working to serve the public and protect the rights of America’s property owners. EMTAR members are known not only for their unmatched real estate excellence and high ethical standards, but also for being generous, hospitable, others-focused, loyal, hardworking, and eager to help wherever and whenever help is needed.