I recently completed the At Home with Diversity course from NAR. I took the online version through Realtor University. I want to be prepared to work with any and all clients so I don't limit who I can work with. I had no idea how much information I would be covering. The course covered traditions of different nationalities across the globe. It covered how to write a business plan to market to different nationalities. The most important part was the laws we need to be aware of to meet Fair Housing criteria. Before the class I assumed that would be the only class I needed on diversity. I was wrong. My eyes were opened to how much I don't know but want to learn. Are you prepared to deal with diversity?
Thanks
Aaron Poling
Long & Foster
Hi Walter: It is sometimes difficult to deal with ethnicity's of which you are not familiar - my advice is to keep an open mind and ear!
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Hello Aaron,
I, too, took the At Home with Diversity. There was SO much I learned from it. Grasping the entire concept is tougher. For example, a have a family member who is of a ethnicity different from mine. He was born and raised in here in the U.S. so he doesn't necessarily subscribe to the customs and traditions of his ancestry. He would probably feel strange if he met someone and they avoided eye contact or bowed. Applying the principles may be a little tougher.
I agree though, every agent should be required to take that class. If for no other reason then to make them at least aware of the business culture in other countries. Did you print out the book?