All eyes are focused on Clear Cooperation: The Download
It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?
by Christy Murdock Sep 28
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
7 procedural components to make eminent domain seizures more fair
Procedural fairness pertains to the just treatment of the processes and methods used to make eminent domain decisions and resolve disputes, real estate educator Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 29
4 ways homesellers can maximize their home's appraisal value
Fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport says that your low appraisal may have nothing to do with the lack of landscaping
by Lee Davenport Jul 16
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
5 coaches on how to show your value to get the commission
There are several ways in which agents can prove just how much they're worth. Read on for examples from 5 different coaches
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Empower homefront heroes with source of income freedom, fairness
This Memorial Day, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, in addition to words of gratitude and affirmation, help veterans access affordable housing choices that accept their hard-earned benefits
by Lee Davenport May 18
April is Fair Housing Month. How to handle a sensitive topic with grace
As real estate professionals, we are often our clients’ first and sole trusted advisers, writes Dr. Lee Davenport. It's key that we proactively 'school' them on what fairness in real estate looks like
by Lee Davenport Apr 2
Dr. Shani Mott spent her last days fighting for housing equality
The Baltimore homeowner succumbed to cancer before she could celebrate a landmark appraisal bias win. She's part of a long legacy of Black homeowners who've died while fighting for their rights
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
Redfin bids 'arrivederci' to NAR. Who's next? The Download
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman encouraged agents and brokers to leave NAR along with the company. Will they, and who else will join them?
by Christy Murdock Oct 6
How a controversial TikTok spurred investor pushback: The Download
This week: When a TikToker claimed that 'an entire neighborhood' was up for sale, the portfolio listing sparked a debate over displacement and institutional investment
by Christy Murdock Aug 4
LISTEN: In today's market, can doing good help agents do well?
Opinion
Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity
by Lee Davenport Jun 6
'I wouldn't want you to live here': 9 fair housing violations to avoid
Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations
by Lee Davenport May 24
The problem with appraisals (and what we can do about it)
It is no secret that appraisals can make or break deals in the real estate industry. That's why their accuracy matters so much
by Lee Davenport Apr 11