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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Real Estate Brokerage

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The North Carolina Real Estate Commission is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and community. We understand, and celebrate, the differences that make each of our Consumers, Licensees, Commission members, and Commission staff unique. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a top priority for the Commission and we seek to enhance these principles in real estate brokerage through education, intentional actions, and partnerships.

We seek to lead by example in the cultivation of a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where differences are embraced, celebrated, and respected; not ostracized.

What is DEI and how can you help foster DEI in real estate brokerage

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is about the intentional creation and fostering of safe environments that promotes the fair and equal treatment of all people. Where individuals are welcomed, accepted, acknowledged, supported, and embraced regardless of physical characteristics, abilities or inabilities, identity, beliefs, or status.

The best way you can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in North Carolina real estate brokerage is to work together to amplify the voices of others, listen and seek understanding instead of judgment, check your biases, and always operate with respect.

The NC Real Estate Commission’s Commitment to Social Justice

The State of North Carolina has faced many challenges in recent years. While our attention has been focused on the global pandemic and economic hardships, our state and nation continue to be plagued with social injustices, which in the past few years have contributed to several instances of social unrest. Although the recent injustices are not new, or unique, they have reminded many of us of ongoing racial and other inequalities and the need to engage in healthy discussion and take meaningful action.

The Real Estate Commission members and staff remain deeply troubled and saddened by the senseless violence and the many inequities that have damaged and taken the lives of so many people from marginalized groups. These events have caused us to reflect on our own actions and reactions, have shown us the importance of exercising compassion and empathy, opened a dialogue surrounding racial equity, and challenged us to confront cultural and systemic forces that bolster racism and discrimination. The Commission welcomes the resulting discussions and change, and to helping to combat systemic racism and inequalities that plague our community and nation.

The Commission recognizes the diverse community of those involved in real estate brokerage, and is committed to the principles of excellence, equity, and respect for all people. It is our goal to ensure that brokerage activities are conducted in fairness to all, to ensure equal housing opportunities, and to end discrimination in the sale or rental of all real estate.

We stand with those who seek equal justice for all and will do our part to encourage and support our community in making necessary changes to end racism and the disregard for the dignity of all people. We vow to listen, learn, and work to promote equality, inclusion, and acceptance.

As part of its commitment to end discriminatory conduct by licensees in the real estate profession and to being a leader in moving the profession forward, the Commission has:

Click here to download a copy of the North Caroline Real Estate Commission’s Commitment to Social Justice Statement.

NCREC DEI Objectives and Goals

The NCREC is dedicated to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate brokerage and recognizes that this can only be accomplished by creating awareness around the issues, providing education, and taking intentional actions. The NCREC aspires to create an environment that recognizes and values the unique identities and perspectives of all Commission staff, licensees, and consumers; where differences are respected and not ostracized.

To support this objective the NCREC plans to:

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