NYSCAR professional development schedule for Nov. and Dec. 2026

“Discrimination Issues in Commercial Real Estate”- Nov. 20
Three hours CE credit*

Instructor: Edward Smith Jr.

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Registration Fee: Free for NYSCAR members; $60 for non-members

*This course fulfills the three-hour NYS Fair Housing requirement for NYS license renewal and also fulfills the NAR fair housing requirement.

“Shouldn’t I just treat people the way I want to be treated?”
Understanding cultural competence in real estate - Dec. 9

Instructor: Katheryn DeClerck

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom

Registration Fee: NYSCAR members, free; $40 for non-members

Cultural competence in real estate can be a confusing topic. Many say “I treat everyone the same” or “I treat people the way I want to be treated.” That can be a problem. What is the standard we are using? Where and how did we define that?

In this lively course, participants will actively explore how we experience culture and how culture influences real estate. New York State requires us to understand cultural norms, preferences, and challenges within our diverse communities. This course is specifically designed to equip real estate professionals with the skills to navigate any cross-cultural encounter in their business.

This class fulfills the NYS Dept of State requirement of two hours cultural competency to renew your license.