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
'Historic' agreement aims to break racial barriers in appraisal industry
The Appraisal Foundation will establish $1.22M scholarship fund to help aspiring appraisers get training and fulfill experience requirements said to have contributed to lack of diversity
by Matt Carter Jul 12
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
8 fair housing terms every agent should know
Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel offers a glossary to help you navigate the complex landscape of fair housing regulations and provide fair and equal service to all clients
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
What to do if a client says, 'I'm not selling my home for THAT price'
If your client is frustrated by a lowball appraisal, even when they've done everything right to get ready for the market, there may be bias at work, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Mar 7
This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
The real estate agent's ultimate guide to fair housing
Real estate agents play a vital role in creating a fair and inclusive housing market, writes Julia Lashay Israel, helping to eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunity for all
Beyond intent: What agents get wrong about fair housing
Fair housing isn't just about what you mean to do. It's also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners
by Lee Davenport Nov 29
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
How global events jeopardize fair housing (and what you can do)
Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
Don't let equity fall through the cracks as 'we' rebuild NAR
Opinion
Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the 'we' in NAR's 'That's who we R' slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now
by Lee Davenport Sep 8
Do you recognize housing discrimination when you see it?
Safe, affordable housing should be accessible for everyone. As Realtors, our responsibility is to our clients, no matter who they are
by Nora Crosthwaite Aug 15
WATCH: Housing in the post-affirmative action environment
Opinion
Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry?
by Lee Davenport Aug 3