You can’t tell an agent what to wear, I said. Then you responded

Inman Contributor Rachael Hite wrote “I’m a real estate agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job” back in February as a response to an agent-broker perspective article. She couldn’t have predicted the outsized response that followed. Continue reading

First Community Mortgage announces ‘major’ expansion

FCM lures talent from PrimeLending and invests in technology and diversity to fuel growth as mortgage rates force many lenders to downsize. Continue reading

How this team got diverse in its marketing — and how yours can too

Focusing on the team’s individual agents and what makes each one unique is key to Fast Real Estate Team’s diverse marketing efforts. Continue reading

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it’s about damn time

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it’s way overdue. WomanUp! co-founder Sara Sutachan and others share their favorite moments from this year’s 2022 conference. Continue reading

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading

Keller Williams debuts new diversity education program

A new educational program will give Keller Williams’ agents a diversity certification to help work with a more diverse pool of clients. Continue reading

‘Hon, can you get me a cup of coffee?’ Creating a more gender-inclusive working environment

Most of us bring certain expectations to our interactions with others, often based on our prior experiences or assumptions. By looking at our own unconscious bias and prioritizing tough conversations, we can ensure that everyone feels valued in the wor… Continue reading

NAR: Closing the racial wealth gap has to be a Realtor priority

The National Association of Realtors’ outgoing president, Charlie Oppler, ended his one-year tenure as head of the 1.5 million-member trade group by urging Realtors to continue to work toward closing the racial wealth gap. Continue reading