This committee aims to evaluate and consider ways to develop membership and leadership in ways that reflect the demographic makeup of emerging markets in the community and help members position themselves to sell to those markets. Its mission is to build a more substantial presence in the community, particularly in neighborhoods with high concentrations of foreign-born and other minority residents moving up the socioeconomic ladder and buying homes.
If you're interested in joining this committee, please complete the application/request form. The committee staff liaison will contact you soon to give you more information.
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
Diversity is the presence of differences that may include race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment, or political perspective. Populations that have been-and remain- underrepresented among practitioners in the field and marginalized in the broader society.
Equity promotes justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. Tackling equity issues requires understanding the root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Inclusion is an outcome to ensure those that are diverse actually feel and/or are welcome. Inclusion outcomes are met when you, your institution, and your program are truly inviting to all. To the degree to which diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes and development opportunities within an organization or group.
Find a Common Interest
Join the groups of people who have a common interest or goal and work together for mutual success. We're proud to support organizations and networking groups that educate and support our communities while lending to your success.
Some of the organizations we support are:
- Asian Real Estate Association of America - AREAA
- Hispanic Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. - HAREP
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® - NAHREP
- National Association of Real Estate Brokers - NAREB
- The Alliance - LGBTQ+
NAR Fair Housing Resources
2024 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America
This report looks at homeownership trends, the mortgage market and affordability by race, and home buyer demographics from the 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, home buyers and fair housing.
Fairhaven
In November 2020, NAR launched Fairhaven, a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. Walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that you can apply to daily business interactions.
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
This NAR certificate course helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
Fair Housing Compiled Resources
NAR put together several resources to help and educate REALTORS® on fair housing. Get the latest videos, news, publications, and information. Also, find interactive training and a self-study module. Get The Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act resources and compliance information. Learn what you should know about Equal Opportunity in Housing, the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP), and more.
NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan
NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan, abbreviated ‘ACT,’ emphasizes (A)ccountability, (C)ulture Change, and (T)raining in order to ensure America’s 1.5 million REALTORS® are doing everything possible to protect housing rights in America.
Fair Housing Assets
Purchase posters, brochures, videos, handbooks, guides, reports, and more from the NAR REALTOR® Store.
REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration
Read and download a copy of the REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration and post it in your office.