April is Fair Housing Month and we are fortunate to have Maura Neill as our speaker this month! Maura Neill Maura Neill (ABR, AHWD, CRS, e-PRO, MRP, PSA, MA) is a second-generation REALTOR® who combines her love for the industry with her passion for education. Before getting into the real estate business in 2001, Maura taught at Florida State University and University of Phoenix. She is an active agent with RE/MAX Around Atlanta, leading her team and representing buyers and sellers on a day-to-day basis. She considers education – both of clients and of other real estate professionals – an important part of her role as a REALTOR®. Maura is a national real estate presenter and a sought-after speaker for leadership training. In 2021, she was a member of the NAR Leadership Team, serving as President Charlie Oppler’s Public and Federal Issues Liaison, and policy, RPAC, and advocacy are a strong focus in her business and work as a REALTOR® volunteer; she is involved on the national, state, and local levels. Peer recognitions include the 2020 CRS National President’s Award and the 2015 Atlanta REALTOR® of the Year. Maura is a 2016 graduate of the NAR Leadership Academy, a Platinum […]
The National Association of REALTORS® has launched "Bias Override," an extension of their 2020 implicit-bias training video. This program equips real estate professionals with strategies to counter stereotypical thinking, ensuring fair service to all clients. Participants assess their perceptions of diverse groups, uncover unconscious biases, and develop skills for engaging effectively with all clientele. "Bias Override" promotes equitable practices, helping realtors navigate fair housing challenges more adeptly. This course satisfies the NAR Fair Housing requirement; 3-4 hours Instructor: Maura Neill
Defending the right to own property. At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, thousands of members assemble in Washington, D.C., to conduct the business of NAR—advocacy work that makes us the most respected voice in real estate, protecting property ownership and advancing commercial and residential markets through a series of forums, educational sessions and meetings with Capitol Hill representatives. The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings take place May 31-June 5, 2025; the REALTORS® Trade Expo takes place June 2-3, 2025. The event is held annually in Washington, D.C. each spring.