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"Hopefully, out of our efforts to formalize our strong assistance of these concerns, we will be able to effect modification in a meaningful manner in which benefits our members, their customers, and society as a whole." Those efforts, explains Rene Galvan, HAR Executive Vice President and personnel liaison to the Diversity & Inclusion Job Force, are attending to difficult issues that might appear far-off and theoretical and bringing them to a more local and relatable level for members and affiliates, often through features on HAR's virtual 30-minute Member Focus Monday program.

"We ended up being aware of the story in the typical course of monitoring industry news, and a number of team member believed that welcoming Expense Dedman, one of the lead journalists who uncovered the story, to be a highlighted speaker at a Member Focus Monday program would produce 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." Showcase IDX than 7,000 HAR members tuned in to Member Focus Monday on Facebook Live to hear Dedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning 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 'Racism in Real Estate' brought in more than 15,000 views the highest ever. The speakers, all leaders of local NAREB, AREAA, and NAHREP boards, shared their individual stories as REALTORS of color, opening eyes to the hurt that can be brought on by unjust property practices anywhere including the Houston market.

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This project was enabled by the NAR neighborhood outreach grant program. "Part of our obligation as REALTORS is to deal with everyone relatively, and the more we can be conscious of what that suggests, the much better," states Galvan. "We are grateful that the REAL ESTATE AGENT Party is such an encouraging partner in all of these efforts." To read more about how the Houston Association of REALTORS is dealing with issues of variety and addition head-on, contact Executive Vice President Rene Galvan at .