Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity

A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee. Continue reading

WATCH: ‘Newsday’ investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

At Inman Connect New York, the team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind-the-scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

WATCH: ‘Newsday’ investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

At Inman Connect New York, the team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind-the-scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

WATCH: How to overcome bias and discrimination in real estate

Discrimination in real estate is a problem that is not going away, Valerie Alexander, CEO of Speak Happiness, pointed out at Inman Connect New York 2020. Continue reading

WATCH: How to overcome bias and discrimination in real estate

Discrimination in real estate is a problem that is not going away, Valerie Alexander, CEO of Speak Happiness, pointed out at Inman Connect New York 2020. Continue reading

Newsday investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

The team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind the scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

JLL, Century 21 among top real estate firms on Forbes diversity list

A handful of well-known real estate firms have landed on Forbes’ 2020 list of best employers for diversity, with JLL and Century 21 taking the top spots among companies in the property business. Continue reading

The industry needs to demand more of fair housing education for agents

NAR needs to be the driver of better fair housing education, demanding local associations educate their members in a meaningful fashion. Continue reading

Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread

Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York. Continue reading

Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent

This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination. Continue reading