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That may be helpful to you as they are more likely to know areas where the community is more tolerant of such things and where you are likely to run into problems. Where we live pretty much everyone knows the cities that are known to be welcoming to the LGBTQ communities and the ones less so (all the rest), but a LGBTQ realtor will likely know specific neighborhoods withing a given city that are more likely to be accepting and which are not.
It may be differnt elsewhere. Here we have about five communities/neighborhoods that are welcoming to LGBTQ and pretty much every where else you could run into problems unless you keep your sexuality to yourself.
I agree with this whole post I quoted. This is business so keep it business. Most agents are going to be uncomfortable talking about classes in any light because of fair housing laws.
If you want to get an idea about their personal viewpoints stalking social media is as good a way as any to get info.
Most agents are going to be uncomfortable talking about PROTECTED classes in any light because of fair housing laws.
Had a missing word.
That may be helpful to you as they are more likely to know areas where the community is more tolerant of such things and where you are likely to run into problems. Where we live pretty much everyone knows the cities that are known to be welcoming to the LGBTQ communities and the ones less so (all the rest), but a LGBTQ realtor will likely know specific neighborhoods withing a given city that are more likely to be accepting and which are not.
It may be differnt elsewhere. Here we have about five communities/neighborhoods that are welcoming to LGBTQ and pretty much every where else you could run into problems unless you keep your sexuality to yourself.
I agree with this - I think the best approach is to try to get personal recommendations from like minded people in your new state. If you don't have personal contacts, you might try connecting via an online group focused on the kinds of issues that matter to you, and go from there.
That may be helpful to you as they are more likely to know areas where the community is more tolerant of such things and where you are likely to run into problems. Where we live pretty much everyone knows the cities that are known to be welcoming to the LGBTQ communities and the ones less so (all the rest), but a LGBTQ realtor will likely know specific neighborhoods withing a given city that are more likely to be accepting and which are not.
It may be differnt elsewhere. Here we have about five communities/neighborhoods that are welcoming to LGBTQ and pretty much every where else you could run into problems unless you keep your sexuality to yourself.
This kind of discussion is risky ground for a realtor. Steering is illegal. It is illegal for an agent to steer people toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their protected class. It is risky for us to have these kinds of conversations, even if the client wants us to. This is one of the reasons why smart agents will try to talk about real estate, not politics.
I agree with this - I think the best approach is to try to get personal recommendations from like minded people in your new state. If you don't have personal contacts, you might try connecting via an online group focused on the kinds of issues that matter to you, and go from there.
This kind of discussion is risky ground for a realtor. Steering is illegal. It is illegal for an agent to steer people toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their protected class. It is risky for us to have these kinds of conversations, even if the client wants us to. This is one of the reasons why smart agents will try to talk about real estate, not politics.
Depends on the state. Sexual Orientation is not a protected class in far too many - particularly in today’s psychotic environment.
I’m gathering that the OP is moving to an area that they are not 100% comfortable with, or simply don’t know enough about.
I think you're probably right about the motives here... but the public should understand that these kinds of conversations carry legal and ethical risks for realtors that only highly caffeinated law students can diagram in full no matter how well-intentioned everyone is.
That's the reality of our times, and why sticking to real estate, is the best policy
I am in the process of selling my home, and will be looking for an agent in another state.
In these very turbulent times, I want to find a realtor who is not anti-LBGTQ, not a racist, etc. I am a person that believes that all of us on earth are humans and all deserve the same respect and rights.
Is it okay to ask an agent their views ... or advertise that I am just looking for an agent that fits into those perimeters?
Thanks!
you're perfectly in your rights to hire an agent whose views are similar to yours. You shouldn't have any issue finding such an agent, even a REALLY GOOD ONE. I'd take offense that it somewhat implies that you feel perhaps a large % of agents are not similar to your stated ideals, but I am confident it was asked without malice.
This kind of discussion is risky ground for a realtor. Steering is illegal. It is illegal for an agent to steer people toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their protected class. It is risky for us to have these kinds of conversations, even if the client wants us to. This is one of the reasons why smart agents will try to talk about real estate, not politics.
Not that I've ever done it, of course, but ....
who would there be to sue the agent who steered the Buyer TOWARDS a neighborhood that MET their affirmative wishes?
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