DENVER, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC
today announced a new corporate sponsorship of The LGBTQ+ Real
Estate Alliance, reaffirming the company's commitment to fair
housing for all and promoting LGBTQ+ homeownership. Through this
new relationship, RE/MAX agents of all identities will have access
to training, resources, and networking as they strive to overcome
obstacles around housing that continue to face the LGBTQ+
community.
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The LGBTQ+ homeownership rate is currently 49%, far behind the
U.S. average of 65%. Through housing policy advocacy and training
efforts, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance strives to change the
statistics by ending discrimination and empowering all LGBTQ+
consumers on their journey of homeownership. This sponsorship is
the latest step in a longtime effort by RE/MAX to increase
diversity among homeowners. Since 2019, RE/MAX has been a member of
the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, which supports
legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation and gender identity.
"The RE/MAX sponsorship of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is an
important step in our continued work to end discrimination in the
real estate process," said Mike
Reagan, RE/MAX Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and
Global Growth and Development. "RE/MAX celebrates the diversity
to be found in our global network of nearly 140,000 real estate
agents and is committed to serving as an advocate for both LGBTQ+
agents and consumers."
Since its founding in October
2020, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has grown to more than
50 chapters across 30 states.
"As we enter Pride Month, we are thrilled to welcome RE/MAX, one
of the most recognizable brands in the real estate industry," says
Ryan Weyandt, CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real
Estate Alliance. "While our community has made great strides since
the 1969 Stonewall Riots launched the modern LGBTQ+ movement, we
continue to fight to eliminate housing discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity at the federal level and in
27 states. We now add RE/MAX as another incredibly powerful voice
to help The Alliance in our advocacy efforts, including helping
increase LGBTQ+ homeownership rates and welcoming those in the
community who want a real estate career."
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance joins a comprehensive lineup of
organizations, including the Asian Real Estate Association of
America, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate
Professionals, and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers,
working with RE/MAX to break down barriers to homeownership and
build a more inclusive real estate experience.
About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC
is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with nearly 140,000
agents in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the
world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by
residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by
Dave and Gail Liniger, with an
innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and
franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great
independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked
and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions
of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and
other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home
listings or find an agent in your community, please
visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please
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