NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?
Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Color of Money podcast host Julia Lashay Israel writes
We all need to care about the LGBTQ+ community
Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes
by Jamie Zapata Jan 28
Sherry Chris to join NAR as consultant following Anywhere exit
The industry vet announced she was stepping down from an advisory role at Anywhere in December 2024 after retiring in April 2023. Now, she will serve as special advisor to Nykia Wright
Ryan Weyandt leaves the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim CEO
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box
Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination
A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 30
Beyond business cards: How to master genuine networking
Organization and authenticity are key to effective networking. Broker and coach Zak Shellhammer offers tips for making connections count
by Zak Shellhammer Oct 1
'Vote, it is so important': Incoming 2025 LGBTQ+ Alliance President
In the midst of the Alliance’s 3rd annual in-person conference, Justin 'JZ' Ziegler talked with Inman about the anti-LGBTQ+ political climate, the organization’s future and how to become an ally
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 30
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reveals 2024 top producers
Christa Huffstickler, the EZ Referral Network at Keller Williams Citywide and PorchLight Realty Group have topped the Alliance's LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list this year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
KW team lead hosts first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho
Keller Williams team leader and LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance founding member Tom Wheeler hosted the area's first-ever Pride event on June 9. Here's how the 4K-person event came to life
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
Realtor.com releases next chapter of buyer agency campaign
Two months after launching its buyers agency ads, Realtor.com has unveiled the next chapter — focused on buyers' agents as key to bolstering homeownership in underrepresented communities
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
womanup 2024
Since 2017, WomanUP! has been helping women in real estate come together to learn, share expertise and lift each other up. This year was no exception. Here are attendees' top takeaways
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 18
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
This Pride Month, show up for LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues
Opinion
Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that Pride Month presents an opportunity for the community and allies to support each other
by Anita Blue Jun 3