CAR Committee Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s purpose is to explore and identify the inclusion and diversity strengths, issues, and opportunities within all aspects of CAR. Up to 50 members meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 9-10 am. Apply to become a member for the 2022 year here.

Recently, the committee presented Lori Pace, Elevations Credit Union, and Kentwood Real Estate with its first-ever awards dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion practices in the real estate industry.

“These individuals and companies are working hard to make inclusive practices an all-encompassing approach to employee training and company culture,” said Natalie Davis, CAR’s 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Chair and 2022 Chair-Elect .

What you can do right now as a person and REALTOR® to support the D&I community?

Take the free NAR Fair Haven Simulation

Watch the free NAR Bias Override Seminar

Read or listen to The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, Richard Rothstein, (2018), to better understand how race is integrated into the housing industry via federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation.

RSVP TODAY Immigration & Real Estate

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10:30-Noon Location: In-person - CAR Offices: 309 Inverness Way South, Englewood, 80112

Limited seating. RSVP by sending an email to hkrell@coloradorealtors.com

Get an in-depth look at the immigration system, labor shortages, immigration reform, how people are navigating foreign banking and loan chal-lenges, the challenges behind work VISA poli-cies, and resources on how to educate consum-ers, home buyers and sellers about the aspects of home buying.

Presentations and discussion will be led by: Joy Athanasiou, an immigration attorney and policy expert. Michelle Ferrigno Warren, a national community organizer with expertise in faith and economic-based immigration policy and advocacy and will feature the perspective of a directly impacted individual in the community.

Sponsored by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Lunch will be provided.