Sex and Real Estate: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Discrimination, and Fair Housing
Thanks in part to movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up, sexual harassment and discrimination have moved to the forefront of the national conversation. Responsible agents not only reject sexually predatory behavior but also actively dismantle toxic workplace environments to ensure a safe place for all. It’s up to agents to reject behaviors or ideologies that could damage neighbors, clients, and each other.
In this course, we’ll take a closer look at how sexual harassment is defined and the impact such behavior can have on your clients, your brokerage, and your reputation. Additionally, we’ll discuss actions you can take to ensure that your office is inclusive and welcoming to all, and that your clients’ best interests are always protected. This includes tips for putting together a comprehensive office policy that thoroughly addresses sexual harassment and discrimination.
Course highlights:
- How sexual harassment is defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
- Protections offered through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the federal Fair Housing Act
- Ramifications of sexual harassment within a brokerage, including how it affects clients and customers
- Federal Sexual Harassment Housing Initiative
- Federal and state laws protecting sexual orientation and gender identity in housing
- Landmark legal cases relating to sexual harassment and gender discrimination
- Tips for putting together a comprehensive office policy that addresses sexual harassment and the complaint process
- Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts
State Requirements For Utah
Utah State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker and Sales Agent Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Licenses are valid for a two-year period and must be renewed no sooner than 45 days prior to and no later than the expiration date. All CE must be completed by the 15th of the renewal month to ensure on-time renewal.
Hours Required by the State: 18 hours
- 3-Hour Mandatory Course in Residential, Commercial, or Property Management
- 6 hours of other core topics
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state-approved forms and contracts
- other industry used forms or contracts
- ethics
- agency, agency agreements, and fiduciary duties
- short sales or sales of bank-owned property
- environmental hazards
- property management
- prevention of real estate and mortgage fraud, including wire fraud
- federal and state real estate laws
- fair housing, diversity, identifying bias, promoting equity, and inclusion
- division administrative rules
- broker trust accounts
- water law, rights and transfer
- multiple offers
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- 9 hours of other core topics or elective topics
Utah Division of Real Estate
Street Address: Heber M. Wells Building, 2nd Floor, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Mailing Address: PO Box 146711, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6711
Telephone: (801) 530-6747
Email: realestate@utah.gov