Affordable Housing

Certified Advocate for Affordable Housing Program
Exclusive member benefit of Denver Board of REALTORS®

Benefits:

• Networking opportunities with affordable housing industry experts and prospective buyers
• Your contact information as an Affordable Housing Specialist furnished to affordable housing organizations
• Get the latest updates on down payment assistance and specialty financing programs
• Participation in community housing events
• Get referrals from non-profits, housing authorities, lenders and affordable housing developers
• Market yourself as an Affordable Housing Specialist
• Gain the inside knowledge of City and County of and other Metro Denver programs; affordable properties and communities

How to become an Affordable Housing Specialist:

• Complete 32 hours of classes from the Affordable Housing Specialist Curriculum. Each class earns 4 CE credits.
• All classes are held from 9:00-1:00 at the DBR offices.
• To register call: 303-300-8500 or register online
• Complete and submit an application for approval.
• Maintain your Affordable Housing Specialist certification by taking the Affordable Housing Specialist Update Course every two years to stay current with the affordable housing market and close two transactions utilizing current affordable housing programs.

Affordable Housing Specialist Curriculum

Introduction to Affordable Housing
Hear from a panel of Realtors, lenders, and developers about challenges, strategies, and successes when working in this underserved market.
Monday, February 8, 2010; FREE

Creating Affordable Communities Through Denver’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Learn to navigate this seemingly complex program to enable your buyers and sellers to achieve maximum benefit and help strengthen Denver’s commitment to affordable housing. Get an inside track to easily identi­fying these units.
Friday, March 5, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Fair Housing: Protection for All
The National Director of Fair Housing will empower you as a Realtor to better protect yourself and your clients through actual case studies and in
Friday, April 9, 2010; Cost: $20 DBR members/$40 for non-DBR members

Successfully Selling HUD Homes
Explore successful strategies for selling these properties.  Industry experts will arm you with information and knowledge to help HUD home sales become part of your successful business plan.
Monday, May 3, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Affordable Housing Specialist Update
A required class for both those seeking certification and those currently certified as an Affordable Housing Specialist. Receive the latest information on programs, properties and opportunities. Review new and/or up­dated restrictions and requirements to keep your knowledge and skills fresh and relevant.
Friday, June 4, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Collaboration Is Key: Working with Buyers and Sellers
Selling and reselling affordable housing units requires a high degree of collaboration between all parties – buyers, sellers, developers, lenders and the City. Hear from a pioneer Realtor in this field about putting this complex puzzle together for a winning outcome.
Friday, August 13, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Filling the Gaps: Downpayment Programs That Work
The affordable buyer is loaded with gaps. Learn about the ins and outs of all standard programs and more im­portantly, how to use each program to maximize the benefit to your client.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Affordable Lending: The Key Ingredients
Learn the components of all the affordable mortgage programs, how to layer them and who can do them.  This class will give you the edge on FHA lending for your non-affordable housing clients too.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/$20 for non-DBR members

Housed Against All Odds! Homeownership for People with Disabilities
The path to homeownership for persons with disabili­ties is complex and challenging. Gain knowledge from an experienced Realtor about what your client is facing and how you can guide them toward a successful and rewarding outcome.
Monday, November 1, 2010; Cost $10 for DBR members/ $20 for non-DBR members

This professional designation (or certification) is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®.