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"Hopefully, out of our efforts to formalize our strong support of these problems, we will be able to effect modification in a meaningful method that benefits our members, their customers, and society as a whole." Those efforts, discusses Rene Galvan, HAR Executive Vice President and personnel intermediary to the Diversity & Addition Task Force, are dealing with difficult issues that might appear far-off and theoretical and bringing them to a more regional 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 regular course of keeping an eye on market news, and several employee thought that inviting Expense Dedman, among the lead reporters who uncovered the story, to be a highlighted speaker at a Member Focus Monday program would make for an engaging occasion. We know that connecting and talking is how we're going to raise awareness and understanding of upsetting practices in our market."  This Piece Covers It Well  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 greatest 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 brought on by unreasonable realty practices anywhere consisting of the Houston market.

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This task was made possible by the NAR neighborhood outreach grant program. "Part of our obligation as REALTORS is to treat everybody fairly, and the more we can be conscious of what that suggests, the much better," says Galvan. "We are grateful that the REAL ESTATE AGENT Celebration is such an encouraging partner in all of these efforts." To find out more about how the Houston Association of REALTORS is dealing with concerns of diversity and inclusion head-on, contact Executive Vice President Rene Galvan at .