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"Hopefully, out of our efforts to formalize our strong assistance of these problems, we will be able to result modification in a significant manner in which benefits our members, their customers, and society as a whole." Those efforts, discusses Rene Galvan, HAR Executive Vice President and staff liaison to the Diversity & Inclusion Job Force, are dealing with tough issues that may seem distant and theoretical and bringing them to a more regional and relatable level for members and affiliates, frequently through features on HAR's virtual 30-minute Member Focus Monday program.

"We became conscious of the story in the regular course of keeping track of market news, and numerous team member believed that inviting Bill Dedman, among the lead reporters who revealed the story, to be a highlighted speaker at a Member Focus Monday program would produce an engaging occasion. We know that reaching out and engaging in discussion is how we're going to raise awareness and understanding of hurtful practices in our market." More 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 'Bigotry in Realty' brought in more than 15,000 views the highest ever. The speakers, all leaders of regional NAREB, AREAA, and NAHREP boards, shared their individual stories as REAL ESTATE AGENT of color, opening eyes to the hurt that can be caused by unjust real estate practices anywhere including the Houston market.

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This task was made possible by the NAR community outreach grant program. Go Here For the Details of our duty as REALTORS is to treat everybody fairly, and the more we can be mindful of what that indicates, the much better," states Galvan. "We are grateful that the REALTOR Party is such an encouraging partner in all of these efforts." For more information about how the Houston Association of REALTORS is dealing with concerns of variety and addition head-on, contact Executive Vice President Rene Galvan at .