Jamie Tian tapped to lead Asian Real Estate Association of America
At 32, the RealiFi Realty co-founder and CEO is the youngest president in the organization's history. Tian is a broker-owner in LA and was selected as a NAR '30 under 30' honoree in 2017
by Marian McPherson Nov 6
Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn't favoritism
Opinion
People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoritism
by Zak Shellhammer Oct 19
Alex Vidal shares his journey from secretary to ERA brand president
Newly minted ERA Brand President Alex Vidal shares insight into his first 100 days at the helm, what ERA's 'magic' is, and how his first job as a secretary prepared him to lead a brokerage
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
Coldwell Banker Realty's new CEO: There's 'opportunity' in diversity
In her first public interview since taking the helm from M. Ryan Gorman in March, Kamini Lane was passionate about the need for diverse role models in real estate at the executive and agent levels
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 14
Redfin issues first-ever corporate sustainability report
In its inaugural sustainability report on Wednesday, Redfin shared its efforts to improve housing access, equity and sustainability alongside corporate diversity and inclusion
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
Lisa Seligman named SVP of human resources at Douglas Elliman
Seligman brings to Douglas Elliman more than 2 decades of experience in HR management roles at a number of luxury and beauty companies, including L'Occitane en Provence and Tiffany & Co.
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
WATCH: Boomers, Gen X and millennials championing inclusion in real estate leadership
In this video, the historic 2022 president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Karen Hatcher, shares just some of the organizations and individuals that have shaped her
by Lee Davenport Dec 5
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
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $4.85B
The 2nd annual Top Producers list honors 325 agents and team leaders who raked in $4.85B in 2021, alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
John L. Scott acquires Bellevue, Washington-based Fresh Look
With the acquisition, Fresh Look's 28 broker associates and 5 brokers-in-training will join John L. Scott's Kent North office. Fresh Look's founder, Tony Lopez, will step into a sales manager role
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
How much has the industry changed for LGBTQ agents? Not much
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's latest member survey reveals the continued challenge discrimination poses, despite the increase in diversity and inclusion initiatives
by Marian McPherson Apr 26
3 moments that shifted M. Ryan Gorman's leadership approach
Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman shares how his childhood, a team intervention and a NAREB conference shifted his approach. Read about the 3 moments that sharpened Gorman's leadership skills ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Ahead of Juneteenth, Atlanta Realtors Association apologizes for history of discrimination
The Atlanta Realtors Association issued the first apology in its 111-year history to members and the communities they serve for its history of discriminatory practices while making a commitment to supporting an inclusive community in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
5 Realogy leaders pushing the company forward in 2021
Realogy continues to innovate with new products while bringing in record revenue and recommitting to diversity. Here are the people to watch at the company in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
Real (Estate) Talk: How to be an antiracist real estate pro
Opinion
Impact is greater than intentions. The solution then is not solely to be a well-meaning real estate professional but an actively antiracist one. Here are a few resources to help you
by Lee Davenport Feb 10