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This Pride Month, show up for LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues

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Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that Pride Month presents an opportunity for the community and allies to support each other. Continue reading →

How ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ can empower agents and clients

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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help real estate professionals come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority. Continue reading →

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time for authenticity

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For transgender real estate professional Jamie Zapata, leading with authenticity in both life and business is the only way to thrive. Continue reading →

More than ‘support’: How to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion

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Real estate leaders have an important responsibility to help create a world without obstacles to homeownership. Allies who actively engage in and promote diversity, equity and inclusion can help be a force for change.  Continue reading →

I’m a real estate agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job

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Why is it that in 2023 our culture is still determined to enforce dated and ridiculous dress code stereotypes? Trainer Rachael Hite says that brokers need to focus more on providing great customer service to consumers and better training for agents an… Continue reading →

Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%

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As different states’ laws on sensitive subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living based on political views, a new Redfin sur… Continue reading →

8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office

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As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart. Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service need… Continue reading →

What your LGBTQ clients would like you to know about their real estate needs

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Julie Nelson, who proudly identifies as an L in the LGBTQ+ community, says that everyone appreciates a little guidance when it comes to navigating differences. Here are a few tips for working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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Marriage equality plaintiff, former Realtor Jim Obergefell on LGBTQ+ advocacy today

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As the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, Jim Obergefell sought to honor the memory of his late husband. The result was a sweeping Supreme Court decision that made marriage equality law. Today, he continues his advocacy and is running for the Ohio Hous… Continue reading →

Passing the exam: How do we treat LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues?

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According to Ryan Weyandt, CEO of The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, we are experiencing “a midterm exam for humanity.” Find out how the industry can do a better job of working with LGBTQ+ colleagues and serving all clients. Continue reading →