In order to be certified as a Workforce Housing Specialist, participants must complete 16 hours of education within one year, including these core courses:
- Fundamentals of FHA Financing or FHA Basics for REALTORS (4 hour CE)
- NC Housing Finance Agency’s “Financing Dreams” (4 hour CE)
- Local Housing Programs and Resources (hours vary)
A variety of elective courses will be offered to attain the remaining hours needed to earn the certification.
Qualifying Elective Courses Include:
- NAR's Employer Assisted Housing Program (formerly known as Home From Work)
- NAR's Expanding Housing Opportunities
- NAR's Green Course
- Freddie Mac's Credit Smart
- REBAC's Short Sales and Foreclosures
- CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients Interests
- FHA 203(k) and Energy Efficient Mortgages
Classes are currently being offered in Asheville, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington with additional locations being added as needed.
You May Already Have Credit
If you’ve taken any of the core or elective courses within 6 months of starting this program, or have taken something similar in content to the above listed courses, you may be able to count the credit hours towards your WHS Certification. To request acceptance of your credit hours, simply complete a Previous Credit Certification Form and fax it to Homes4NC at 336-299-7872.
Annual Recertification
In order for graduates to remain updated on workforce housing resources and issues, they will be required to recertify annually by re-taking one of the core courses and participating in an affordable housing event. For 2010 graduates, recertification will be required by Dec. 31, 2011.
Get started on your certification today to reap benefits tomorrow!
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