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Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate
June 7, 2023
This June, we at the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and Capitus Real Estate Learning Center stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community as we celebrate Pride Month. This is a time to honor diversity, promote equality, and recommit ourselves to fostering an inclusive environment in all areas of life, including the real estate industry.
Pride Month not only commemorates the history and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community, but also marks a celebration of authenticity, acceptance, and freedom. As real estate professionals, we believe it's essential to echo these values in our daily interactions with clients, colleagues, and our community.
The impact of Pride Month on our industry is substantial. It reminds us that real estate isn't just about properties; it's about people, their identities, and their dreams of finding a place they can call home. This should hold true for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Being a Realtor means being a key player in someone's journey to finding their safe haven. We strive to create a sense of belonging and security for every individual, couple, or family we work with. But to do so effectively, we must recognize and respect the diverse identities of those we serve.
The real estate industry has made significant strides in recent years towards inclusion and diversity. For instance, the National Association of REALTORS® has incorporated policies to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Yet, there is always more work to do. We must continually strive to foster a professional environment that upholds these values not only in June, but throughout the year.
As we celebrate Pride Month, let's reaffirm our commitment to these ideals. Let's challenge ourselves to learn more, to understand better, and to act more inclusively. Let's seek to uplift and support not only those within the LGBTQ+ community, but anyone who feels marginalized or underrepresented in their quest to find a home.
Pride Month is a powerful reminder that love, acceptance, and understanding can bridge any divide. As part of the real estate industry, we are excited to be part of this ongoing journey towards greater inclusivity and equality.
In solidarity,
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association and Capitus Real Estate Learning Center
About the GRBOR Market Brief
The Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® (GRBOR) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS).For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 404.845.4025.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS®
The Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® (GRBOR) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in Floyd County, Georgia for more than a decade. GRBOR serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.
About Georgia Multiple Listing Service
Since 1962 Georgia MLS has been providing real estate professionals with exceptional service, proven technology solutions, and unmatched value. With a laser-sharp focus on making the day-to-day tasks of our MLS subscribers more functional, more productive, and more profitable, we continue to implement the service blueprint that has led to our continued growth. For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with GAMLS please contact georgiamls@gamls.com.