National Association of Realtors
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) implemented a policy through its Code of Ethics stating that "realtors must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.” A Christian realtor was informed that he could not continue to speak publicly about his Christian views regarding LGBTQ+ issues according to the company's new Code of Ethics. These views would allegedly be considered hate speech, even if posted on one's own social media. The company does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The NRA aligned its policies to ensure realtors were upholding Fair Housing protections for the LGBTQ community and partnered with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. The company has donated to the Equality PAC and the Progressive Choices PAC. However, the NRA does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving. For these reasons, the National Association of Realtors receives a High Risk rating.
Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.
The National Association of Realtors implemented a policy through its Code of Ethics stating that “realtors must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.” A Christian realtor was informed that he could not continue to speak publicly about his Christian views regarding LGBTQ+ issues according to the company’s new Code of Ethics (1). These views would allegedly be considered hate speech, even if posted on one’s own social media. Rather than recant his statements, the realtor let his license expire due to the new policy (2).
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
The National Association of Realtors aligned its policies to ensure realtors were upholding Fair Housing protections for the LGBTQ community (1).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
The National Association of Realtors is a partner of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance (1).
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September 19, 2023
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