In today's real estate market, understanding and practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is super important. It's not just about being nice; it's about building real trust and relationships with clients. This is a chance for all of us to rethink what we thought we knew about culture, bias, and DEI, and to actually start using these ideas every day.
This online course is designed to help you get comfortable in a multicultural world. It uses interactive lessons, real-life situations, and advice from pros to teach you how to treat everyone with respect and fairness. It’s all online and you can do it at your own speed.
Key Takeaways
- Learn new definitions and practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Recognize and address unconscious biases.
- Apply DEI principles in your daily real estate work.
- Build a more inclusive and successful business.
Understanding Code-Switching
Before taking this course, I never really thought about something called code-switching. It’s something many of us do without even realizing it. You know, changing how you speak or act depending on who you're with. I used to do it all the time, trying to fit in wherever I was, with different groups, even changing my accent. Back then, I guess you could say I was unconsciously competent – I was doing it, but I didn't know why or what it was called.
Now, after going through the course, I’m consciously competent. I understand it, I know why I might do it, and I can think about it more intentionally. It’s a big difference from just doing it without thinking.
Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Business
The goal of this course is to give you the tools you need. By the end, you’ll be able to spot your own unconscious biases. You’ll know how to put DEI principles into action in your real estate job. And most importantly, you’ll be able to build a business that’s not only stronger but also more welcoming to everyone.
This course is free for GVR members and gives you three accredited hours. Since it’s completely self-paced and online, you can fit it into your schedule whenever works best. Taking this first step is a great way to help create a more inclusive future for all of us in real estate.
