Affinity groups and inclusion leaders told Inman that by shifting potential liability away from local and state Realtor groups, brokerages will now be expected to rule on certain ethics complaints
Opinion
No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin 'JZ' Ziegler writes
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
The real estate industry prides itself on professionalism and ethical conduct. When it comes to LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues, broker Justin Ziegler writes, it's time to put words into action
Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of employees
Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October
Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance
Opinion
Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future
Consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker days before the November election
Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right
Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the firm violated the Fair Housing Act in failing to help her find housing with her Section 8 voucher. Newkirk will not be allowed to bring claims forward again
Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes
Misconceptions about VA home loans keep hard-working and well-prepared military veterans from the American dream of homeownership, veteran and team leader Cheryl Arroyo writes
Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was 'forced' to belong to NAR for MLS access
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers