At Home with Diversity® (AHWD™) Certification
Build skills to work effectively with diverse clients and communities.
Advance Your SkillsWhat You'll Learn
Understand Diversity and Fair Housing Foundations
Explore the history and requirements of the Fair Housing Act, recognize potential discrimination risks and apply inclusive practices that support ethical, compliant service.
Increase Awareness of Cultural and Personal Biases
Learn how cultural norms, social categories and personal biases influence client interactions and shape your ability to build a successful multicultural real estate business.
Apply Inclusive Marketing and Business Planning Strategies
Develop marketing strategies and business plans that reflect demographic trends, support diverse client needs and strengthen your ability to work in a multicultural market.
How to Earn Your AHWD Certification
Be a Member of NAR
To become certified, you must be a member of the National Association of REALTORS® in good standing.
Complete the AHWD Certification Course
Learn your way—either online at your own pace or through an instructor-led class, offered in person or as a live interactive webinar.
Submit Your Application and Fee
Pay your one-time application fee of $79. You may only promote yourself with the AHWD Certification once you receive an email notification that it has been awarded.
Maintain Your AHWD Certification
There are no annual renewals for the AHWD Certification, but you must maintain active NAR membership to use the logo and name.
What AHWD Means for Your Business
Awareness of Cultural and Personal Biases
Develop a deeper understanding of cultural differences, recognize personal biases and enhance your ability to work effectively with diverse clients and communities.
Understanding of Fair Housing Requirements
Strengthen your knowledge of the Fair Housing Act and learn how to apply it to your everyday real estate practices.
Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
Learn culturally appropriate business etiquette and develop the communication skills to build trust with buyers and sellers from diverse backgrounds.
Insight into Local Market Diversity
Assess demographic trends and community attributes in your local market to identify opportunities for business growth and more effective client outreach.
Inclusive Marketing Strategies
Develop multicultural marketing, advertising and social media strategies to broaden your client base while supporting fair housing compliance.
Networking & Referral Opportunities
Connect with a nationwide community of agents who are REALTORS® committed to excellence in working effectively with diverse populations to broaden their client base.
AHWD Credential Resources
Use of AHWD Logo and Name
Promote yourself to prospective clients as AHWD certified.
Special Listing in Online Directories
Receive differentiation as AHWD certified in the online directories at realtor.com® and nar.realtor.
AHWD Marketing Materials
Utilize our professionally designed promotional materials, which can be customized with your name and contact information.
Access to the AHWD Community
Join fellow At Home With Diversity Certification holders in the private AHWD Networking and Referrals Group on Facebook.
Why REALTORS® Love the AHWD Course
Very practical use of this sensitive topic that makes it understandable and useful in our day-to-day business.
—AHWD Certification Course Attendee
Thank you for allowing us all to feel comfortable speaking and asking questions with no judgement.
—AHWD Certification Course Attendee









