DEI at NVAR
NVAR celebrates diversity in everything we do.
NVAR supports a multifaceted community of professionals that reflect the diversity in our region. Our members are committed to treating all clients, members of the public, and each other equally, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status.
As an Association, We are Committed to:
- Enhancing the member experience to meet the needs of a diverse membership and marketplace
- Driving conversation around critical diversity, equity, and inclusion issues
- Increasing education and awareness for our staff, our members, and the greater community
- Encouraging all qualified members to pursue association leadership and engagement opportunities
- Partnering with diverse local and national professional groups
NVAR’s Cultural Forums
Fair Housing
Realtors® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and commit to upholding fair housing law and offering equal professional service to all. Learn more about NAR’s Fair Housing requirement here.
Questions about Fair Housing law? Submit a question to our legal hotline here.
Fairhaven 2.0
Fairhaven 2.0 offers a 360° view of fair housing, and a convenient way for Realtors® to fulfill NAR’s fair housing training requirement.
At Home With Diversity Certification
At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, this class teaches Realtors® how to work effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market.
Learn More About Fair Housing
NVAR has a variety of Fair Housing resources available to you, click the link below to learn more.
NVAR Professional Services
File a complaint through NVAR Professional Services: NVAR will accept complaints alleging violations of the Code of Ethics or discriminatory treatment in the availability, purchase, or rental of housing.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) investigates complaints, which may be one or both of the following types: Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (including housing that is privately owned and operated); Discrimination and other civil rights violations in housing and community development programs, including those funded by HUD.
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
If you believe you are the victim of housing discrimination, you may file a complaint by downloading the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form.
Steering
Racial/ethnic steering refers to the practice among real estate professionals to guide prospective homebuyers towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity.
Segregation
Segregation that exists as a result of specific laws or legally recognized practices is called de jure segregation. De facto segregation occurs not as a result of specific laws but through other voluntary actions taken by individuals and organizations.
Bias
Explicit bias involves attitudes and beliefs that people hold about a person or a group on a conscious level. These biases — and the expressions of explicit bias (e.g. discrimination, hate speech) — often arise as the result of a perceived threat. Implicit bias, by contrast, refers to attitudes or stereotypes that shape people’s actions and decisions in an unconscious manner.
Disparate Impact
Disparate impact, or discriminatory effects, refers to a policy or practice which affects a protected class of people even if there is no discriminatory motive.