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"Ideally, out of our efforts to formalize our strong support of these issues, we will have the ability to impact modification in a significant manner in which benefits our members, their clients, and society as a whole." This Piece Covers It Well , discusses Rene Galvan, HAR Executive Vice President and personnel liaison to the Diversity & Addition Task Force, are addressing difficult concerns that might seem far-off and theoretical and bringing them to a more local and relatable level for members and affiliates, often through functions on HAR's virtual 30-minute Member Focus Monday program.

"We became mindful of the story in the normal course of keeping track of market news, and several personnel members believed that inviting Expense Dedman, one of the lead journalists who uncovered the story, to be a highlighted speaker at a Member Focus Monday program would make for an engaging occasion. We understand that reaching out and talking is how we're going to raise awareness and understanding of upsetting practices in our industry." More than 7,000 HAR members tuned in to Member Focus Monday on Facebook Live to hear Dedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning press reporter and bestselling author, share insights about his ground-breaking examination.

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And in early June, a Member Focus Monday panel entitled 'Bigotry in Realty' drew in more than 15,000 views the highest ever. The speakers, all leaders of regional NAREB, AREAA, and NAHREP boards, shared their personal stories as REALTORS of color, opening eyes to the hurt that can be caused by unfair genuine estate practices anywhere including the Houston market.

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This job was enabled by the NAR neighborhood outreach grant program. "Part of our duty as REALTORS is to deal with everyone relatively, and the more we can be knowledgeable about what that means, the much better," states Galvan. "We are grateful that the REALTOR Celebration is such a helpful partner in all of these efforts." To get more information about how the Houston Association of REALTORS is facing concerns of diversity and addition head-on, contact Executive Vice President Rene Galvan at .