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.