Creating Opportunities in the
Real Estate Profession
Minority representation in the affiliated professions of real estate is all but non-existent. We want to make a difference and ensure that the home buyers in our market are represented in and at all levels of the home buying process.
With funding from the National Association of REALTORS®, we have developed the Creating Opportunities Grant that will fund the education and licensing costs for two members of our community to become Home Inspectors in 2024.
The grant WILL cover:
Online and Live Home Inspector Training course with American Home Inspectors Training. ($1,295 value)
The Live sessions are schedule for September 21-22, 2024. Recipients must be available to participate.
Cost of the National Home Inspectors Exam ($225 value). If the grant recipient fails to pass the exam, the cost of further exam enrollments shall be carried by the recipient.
Cost of the Tennessee Home Inspector license application ($300 value).
The grant will NOT cover:
Additional enrollments to take the National Home Inspectors Exam.
The recipients Errors & Omissions insurance
Any marketing costs.
Any franchise or business fees.
Applicant and Recipient Requirements:
Applicants may be asked to submit for an interview with the selection committee
Recipients must begin the online course within 30 days of receipt of access.
Recipients must be available for and participate in the live training sessions on September 21 and 22, 2024.
Recipients must take the American Home Inspectors Exam within 30 days of completing the course work.
Recipients must apply for TN Home Inspector license within 2 weeks of passing the AHIE.
Recipients that fail to complete the program within the stated timelines may be liable to reimburse the Foundation the cost of the course.
Recipients shall allow the Foundation to use their name, image, and likeness in future marketing and publicity efforts.
Recipients must participate in the Foundation led mentor program with a participating Home Inspector Affiliate Partner.
Timelines:
Application deadline is July 31, 2024
All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision no later than August 30, 2024.