Here’s a brief message on the importance of upholding fair housing laws.
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As you already know, discrimination has no place in real estate. Now is an urgent time to act on our shared principle, NAR Director of Fair Housing Policy Bryan Greene says in NAR’s latest “Pivot in Place” video. The neighborhoods where people reside, Greene notes, determine their access to education, safety, and health care—particularly critical issues in the middle of this pandemic. Therefore, equal housing opportunity is a vital component of helping everyone not only survive but thrive despite COVID-19.
Not all real estate agents are Realtors; real estate agents who have not raised their right hand to affirm that they will apply all of the ethical standards and principles of our profession are not Realtors. As trusted Realtors who have taken the code of ethics, we abide by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) statues, which involve fair housing law. This type of law ensures that people of all national creeds, races, religions, genders, etc., are not discriminated against.
We must never forget that some people in our cities and communities are dealing with systemic barriers that inhibit their access to the housing they need.
It’s important to understand that when you work with us, we will do whatever we can to abide by those ethical standards to protect you and your family under the law as it stands in the United States.
We must familiarize ourselves with the recently adopted fair housing action plan, and it’s also important for us to follow the principles illustrated in the “Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing” initiative; we must never forget that some people in our cities and communities are dealing with systemic barriers that inhibit their access to the housing they need.
If you ever have any questions about fair housing or what needs to be done to abide by the standards of ethical conduct when it comes to your choice in renting, leasing, or purchasing a property, reach out to us by phone or email.
