Q: Marsha, my Realtor told me she’s taking a fair housing class for one of her continuing education requirements in real estate. Why is this necessary?
A: That’s a great question, especially as April is Fair Housing Month. What seems like a simple and obvious subject — treat everyone fairly — is really a vast and complicated discussion.
Do you know what a Realtist is? A Realtist is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). This is an organization that was formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1947 by African-American real estate professionals to serve the housing needs of their community. From its inception, this organization has forced politicians to take fair housing seriously. Everyone today who benefits from fair housing laws can thank the Realtists of the NAREB.