An umpire waving a flag
The National Association of Realtors says it's gotten 'an unprecedented number of complaints about Realtors posting discriminatory speech and conduct online'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider: Real estate industry 'isn’t diverse enough'
The Realogy CEO would like to see a more diverse group of agents and brokers in the US, which he believes would also help improve executive level diversity
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Real (Estate) Talk: Why 'I didn't know' can't be an excuse
Opinion
This moment of heightened awareness about equality is an opportunity for real estate professionals to etch a more complete story on the history of real estate in America. Here's why the industry could benefit from more diversity training and courses
by Lee Davenport Aug 20
Coldwell Banker, California developer reckon with racist past
The author of 'The Color of Law' proposes that the real estate businesses who created a whites-only neighborhood in San Mateo, California, set up a fund to integrate it
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
11 rules of engagement to avoid social media trouble
Opinion
Now is not the time to pull back on social media. Exercise caution, and follow these guidelines to keep your business above potential frays
by Jay Thompson Jul 8
Tensions are flaring: How are real estate leaders putting out the fires?
Executives from Coldwell Banker, eXp Realty, Redfin and RE/MAX share how they're leading and responding to agent conversations about race and racism
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
Stop the name-calling! Let's fix the broken system
Opinion
Agents need to find the discrimination and exclusive institutions in the industry and start dismantling them one at a time. It's time to rebuild them to be inclusive and anti-racist. If not now — when?
by Teresa Boardman Jul 3
@properties follows HAR's lead, axes 'master' from marketing
The Chicago-based company said removing the term is an 'easy and obvious' change that will promote 'a greater sense of dignity and inclusivity'
by Marian McPherson Jun 30
John Legend to Houston Association of Realtors: 'Fix the real problem'
The singer asked the real estate industry to focus on housing discrimination instead of fixing 'fake' problems, like removing 'master' from multiple listing service descriptions
by Marian McPherson Jun 29
HAR ditches 'master' terminology in MLS descriptions
The Houston Association of Realtors no longer uses 'master' to describe bedrooms and bathrooms in the MLS, after a group of members called for the change
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Take your bigoted beliefs, and get the hell out of the industry
Opinion
Those of you who insist there aren’t systemic racism issues in this industry and country are almost as bad as the blatant racists. Your denial and burying your head in the sand simply enables this behavior
by Jay Thompson Jun 17
Zillow announces the company will celebrate Juneteenth
Zillow is joining other companies in acknowledging the holiday traditionally celebrated by Black Americans that marks the end of slavery in the US
by Patrick Kearns Jun 12
26 resources to help you begin your anti-racism journey
Don't know how to cope with everything happening in the world? These 26 books, films, essays, podcasts and experts will help you turn thoughts into actions
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Corcoran agent fired over alleged racist marketing
Joseph Swedroe was based out of a Miami-area Corcoran office but was terminated after reportedly suggesting consumers move to Florida to escape unrest in New York
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 9