To promote a supportive climate that allows Bluegrass REALTORS®’s members to thrive and succeed. We will collaborate with all levels of the association to increase diversity and inclusivity, access, and equity. Through strategic planning and programmatic development, we will empower REALTOR®, affiliates, and the public to build a diverse and inclusive real estate community.
This isn't the same Fairhaven you remember!
Fairhaven is a town every REALTOR® should visit. Online, that is. With expanded scenarios, real historic context and hands-on tools, this experience goes beyond the basics, helping you deliver fair, confident services in every client interaction. NAR launched Fairhaven, a 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 will also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.
This innovative training platform is available to all 1.4 million NAR members at no additional cost. Be an advocate for fair housing and the future of our industry. Commit to combating discrimination in real estate.
All new members to the Association are required to complete the course, either with NAR or KRI, within 180 days of joining Bluegrass REALTORS.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity program has prepared tens of thousands of REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers.
The AHWD course addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers.
About the Course
The At Home With Diversity® Course teaches REALTORS® how to:
The mind science experts at the Perception Institute present an online workshop to help members avoid implicit bias in their daily business interactions. Drawing upon the latest evidence-based research, Perception explains how our brains’ automatic, instant association of stereotypes with particular groups can cause us to treat those who are different from us unfairly, despite our best intentions and often without our conscious awareness. Perception then applies these concepts to the everyday work of REALTORS®, and offers strategies to override bias in order to convey respect, ensure fairness, and improve business relationships.
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An insightful panel session with members of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) and experienced real estate industry leaders who shared best practices for working with Veteran clients. Members learned about the unique challenges Veterans face when purchasing a home, how to navigate VA loan requirements, and how to tailor their services to better support military families. Member also gained an understanding of VAREP's mission and how they can get involved or start a local chapter.
Founding in 2011, VAREP is a nonprofit, HUD approved housing counseling organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership, VA loan awareness, and economic opportunity for military and Veteran communities.
Veteran Demographics: 10 Key Facts
This panel event featured local Lenders and Title Companies as they shared their unique perspectives on working with foreign buyers purchasing a home in the United States. This session offered members practical solutions and knowledge needed to better assist international clients throughout the homebuying process.
In celebration of Fair Housing Month, the BCTC "All Things Real Estate Career Fair" was held in April 2025. This was the third year Bluegrass REALTORS® volunteered for the fair which allows members a great opportunity to share their story with students and provide insight into a career in real estate.
Bluegrass REALTORS® was a Legacy Sponsor for the April 2025 NAREB (National Association of Real Estate Brokers) Family Wealth Summit. NAREB's goal was to teach and inspire people in the community to actively seek opportunities to build wealth through real estate, entrepreneurships, stocks, insurance, and other financial vehicles. The event allowed for roundtable participation and breakout session with leaders in the community industry.
NAREB Central Kentucky Chapter
The event brings together individuals from all walks of life and welcomes participation from every corner of our diverse society. Additionally, it supports the outreach efforts of the Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter Education Foundation and provides a platform to recognize those who actively advance the ideals of unity and inclusion.
Bluegrass REALTORS® recognized Fair Housing Month in April 2021 by providing home buying and selling resources to visitors of Julietta Market. REALTOR® associations around the country commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act in effort to further nationwide progress toward ending housing discrimination in the United States. On Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, Bluegrass REALTORS® hosted a pop-up booth inside the market with resources available to explain the real estate process of buying and selling and the advantages to owning a home. Members of Bluegrass REALTORS® were available to answer questions and discuss the current real estate market. In addition, information was available on how to obtain a real estate license and make a career in the industry.
As part of Fair Housing Month, Bluegrass REALTORS® (formally Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS®) provided a $1,000 grant to the North Limestone Community Development Corporation. The grant was used to help support the Julietta Market. "NoLi CDC is very appreciative for the donation from Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® to help in our efforts to improve the market for our vendors and the customers,” said Adina Tatum, director of operations for the Julietta Market. “It was also great having representatives from the Association in the market for a few days to educate the community on their options for housing." Representatives from the Julietta Market said the funds would be used for capital improvements at the Julietta Market, specifically to purchase additional food equipment for potential vendors. They will also engage in additional advertising and social media to bring more awareness to project.
