How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business

Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business. Continue reading

To promote Black homeownership, amplify Black Realtors

Cultivating efforts that improve Black homeownership rates, broker-owner Jemila Winsey writes, requires Black real estate professionals to take on leadership positions. Continue reading

This Black History Month, do more to promote Black homeownership

It’s incredibly frustrating to see how misunderstood and divisive DEI efforts are, broker Janel Randall writes. Real estate professionals work every day to debunk myths around Black homeownership. Continue reading

3 ways to support diversity in the Hispanic real estate community

America’s population is continuing to change, writes Tina Lapp. Generate the highest level of success for diverse communities, whether they are new agents entering the field or clients looking to buy a home. Continue reading

What Moves Her brings ‘Balance Blueprint’ campaign to industry

Amidst an industry in turmoil, the real estate female empowerment and advocacy organization has launched a new campaign to “spur action on behalf of women in real estate.” Continue reading

7 steps for empowering homebuyer clients with disabilities

Understanding disabled clients’ needs can make the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity. Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel offers steps that you and your team can take. Continue reading

Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity

Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they’re more important, and impactful, than ever. Continue reading

You probably suck at helping 26% of your clients. Here’s how to fix it

If someone with a disability wanted to attend your next open house, would they be able to tour the property? If your client has hearing or low vision issues, how will you pivot quickly to change your communication in the transaction? Continue reading

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion improves homebuying for individuals with disabilities

According to Amanda Deering, here’s how real estate professionals can work on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the homebuying journey to foster a sense of belonging for all.  Continue reading