The Role of the REALTOR in Disasters (DPK 1)

Sign up for this course to help get your business and community prepared. This course introduces real estate professionals to the importance of disaster preparedness, both personally and professionally. In addition to having a disaster preparedness plan, learn what you need to do to prepare your emergency kits and communication plans for both your family and your business. By taking the steps to prepare now, you set a positive example while boosting your professional visibility within your community.

This course is part of C.A.R.’s Disaster Preparedness & Knowledge (DPK) certification program. The certification was created to guide real estate professionals to have a better understanding for what they need to do to properly protect themself, their family, their business, and their community. By earning this Certification, you differentiate yourself in your community by being a trusted source and the person they turn to first.

You will learn:

• What to do to prepare for a disaster and how to help during recovery
• What qualifies as a disaster or a state of emergency
• What the most common disasters are in California
• How disasters are affecting the real estate market
• How disasters impact property values