CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Association of Realtors is excited to announce their Creating Opportunities Grant for minority professionals who would like to become affiliated members of the real estate industry. With funding from the National Association of Realtors, the Clarksville Association of Realtors developed the Creating Opportunities Grant to fund the education and licensing costs for two community members to become Home Inspectors in 2024.
The Clarksville Association of Realtors emphasizes the significance of mirroring the diversity within our vibrant community across all facets of the real estate sector. The Association is committed to fostering opportunities for various aspects of the home buying and selling journey to embody the rich diversity of our community.
The Clarksville Association of Realtors President, Joann Garcia, said, “The Clarksville Association of Realtors believes that with our robust and diverse community, it is important every aspect of the real estate industry reflect that diversity. Therefore, we felt it important to create opportunities for other areas of the home buying and selling process to also reflect the diversity of our community.”
The grant covers both Online and In-Person Home Inspector Training courses with the American Home Inspectors (AHI) training valued at $1,295. The grant will also cover the cost of the National Home Inspectors Exam ($225) and the Tennessee Home Inspector license application ($300). The next scheduled in-person American Home Inspectors Training session is September 21-22, 2024.
Community members who are interested should submit an application. Upon selection, they are required to begin the online portion within 30 days of acceptance into the program, be available and participate in the September session, take the AHI Exam within 30 days after completing the course. Additional requirements for the grant can be found on the Clarksville Association of Realtors’ website by searching for the Creating Opportunities Grant or by calling the Association at 931-552-3567. The application deadline is July 31, 2024.