Windermere launches BIPOC-focused internship program
The eight-week internship is in partnership with the University of Washington College of Built Environments and will focus on educating students on the residential real estate market in the greater Seattle area
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says
The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn't necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6K from the year before
CBC Mortgage Agency names its first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer
The company tapped current Director of Government Affairs Tai Christensen to lead the company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts alongside of committee of 15 employees
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
New program aims to increase number of Black real estate agents
HomeLight and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers have partnered to launch a new initiative that will provide financial resources and a year of mentorship and training for aspiring Black agents
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Real (Estate) Talk: What it's like for me as a Black millennial female agent
For broker, coach and trainer Lee Davenport, experiencing microaggressions over years of working in real estate did more than just sting. Here, she shares her story — and what she hopes readers can learn from it
by Lee Davenport Oct 22
A more diverse real estate industry 'starts from within'
Nate Bowling moderated a Connect Now panel exploring how diversity and community outreach can be better addressed in the real estate industry
Brad Inman: 'This is our digital spring'
In his opening address at Inman Connect Now, Brad Inman acknowledged the turmoil of recent months and called on real estate professionals to exercise empathy and be present for others by using the new technological tools available to them
Managing broker Jackie Soto is bringing her chair to the table
Divergent Realty managing broker Jackie Soto shares her passion for real estate, collaboration and fostering more diversity industrywide
by Marian McPherson Jan 13
Redfin plans to increase gender and racial diversity
The tech brokerage is hiring someone to oversee its diversity initiatives and create programs to meet those goals
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
The issues in real estate that no one likes talking about
Opinion
These industry pros would like to see a bigger spotlight on diversity challenges
by Inman Dec 2