29 Apr Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) 3 Education Credits Columbus Board of REALTORS¨, Columbus, Georgia This In-Classroom class is sponsored by the Columbus Board of REALTORS Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds. GREC Policy: If you have taken this course in the last 366 days, you will not receive CE credit. GREC School - Georgia Association of REALTORS. GREC School Number 271. School Policy: You must be on time and present for the entire session to receive credit. Class format (In-Classroom or Livestream) is a decision of the Class Sponsor and not GAR. Columbus Board of REALTORS¨ Columbus Board of REALTORS¨2512 Warm Springs RoadColumbus, GA 31904 Map & Directions Maura Neill Maura Neill (ABR, AHWD, CRS, e-PRO, MRP, PSA, MA) is a second-generation REALTOR® who combines her love for the industry with her passion for education. Before getting into the real estate business in 2001, Maura taught at Florida State University and University of Phoenix. She is an active agent with RE/MAX Around Atlanta, leading her team and representing buyers and sellers on a day-to-day basis. She considers education – both of clients and of other real estate professionals – an important part of her role as a REALTOR®.Maura is a national real estate presenter and a sought-after speaker for leadership training. In 2021, she was a member of the NAR Leadership Team, serving as President Charlie Oppler’s Public and Federal Issues Liaison, and policy, RPAC, and advocacy are a strong focus in her business and work as a REALTOR® volunteer; she is involved on the national, state, and local levels. Peer recognitions include the 2020 CRS National President’s Award and the 2015 Atlanta REALTOR® of the Year. Maura is a 2016 graduate of the NAR Leadership Academy, a Platinum R RPAC investor, a member of RPAC President’s Circle, and was honored at the $50k level of the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame in 2022. Maura lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with her husband Ben, their Beagles Charlie, Jarvis, and Bebe. Note: GAR reserves the right to cancel/change any course at any time. If a course is canceled, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will receive either a full refund or, if rescheduled, you may transfer to the new date. GAR is not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses (lodging, airfare, etc.) you may incur when a course is canceled or rescheduled. GREC School Number 271 - Georgia Association of REALTORSPhotography Waiver: Portions of this GAR course may be photographed, or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, you agree that GAR and/or anyone acting on their behalf may photograph or record by audio/video your attendance and involvement in any portion of the course. Furthermore, you agree that the GAR may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission and without compensation.