Disparate Impact
The landmark Fair Housing Act of 1968 outlaws discrimination against people looking to buy or rent a home based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status.
REALTORS® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and reconfirm their commitment to upholding fair housing law as well as their commitment to offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property.
Fair Housing Act
As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects our livelihood and business as REALTORS® and depends on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity. REALTORS® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and reconfirm their commitment to upholding fair housing law as well as their commitment to offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property.
Accessibility: Visitable Housing
While a house with a well-maintained stairway and attractive front door may offer great curb appeal, it may present difficulties to those with mobility challenges.
Diversity
The REALTOR® commitment to diversity and equality is perhaps the strongest in real estate, by including sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes against housing discrimination.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities.
Fair Housing Declaration
Download and print the REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration.