Fair Housing Action Plan: ACT!
ACT! is NAR’s cornerstone fair housing initiative supporting Accountability, Culture Change, and Training to advance fair housing in our industry.
Learn MoreACT! advocates for accountability, delivers innovative training to REALTORS®, and promotes culture change to serve an increasingly diverse nation. NAR provides resources to our members, brokerages, and associations to implement ACT! locally.
Accountability
Accountability is about taking responsibility and corrective action to fulfill our fair housing obligations.
Strengthen State Licensing Laws
NAR urges state associations to promote minimum fair housing training requirements for real estate licensure. NAR is developing best practices for state licensing laws’ fair housing accountability mechanisms.
Self-Testing Program
NAR has launched a self-testing program for brokerages to assess their agents’ compliance with fair housing laws and correct fair housing problems.
Culture Change
As community leaders and advocates for homeownership, real estate professionals can expand opportunities and help create more inclusive communities. NAR is recognizing REALTORS® who embody fair housing principles and practices in their businesses and communities.
Training
ACT! prioritizes innovative, engaging fair housing training. NAR’s fair housing training is grounded in storytelling and experiential learning to help members identify, prevent and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
Be an advocate for fair housing! Check out fairhaven.realtor — an online simulation training about discrimination in the homebuying process.
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.