About Us

Welcome!

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance was launched in June 2020 and began accepting members from a wide range of professionals in the real estate and housing industries in October 2020. There are currently more than 3,500 active members of the Alliance.

Founded as a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the Alliance is a 501(c)6 trade association with members in 26 states and 35 chapters. The Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the professional lives of our members while providing consumers with the proper resources to assist in buying, selling, and enjoying their home.

The law allows discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in 28 states. This single fact is the reason why our mission and the services of LGBTQ+ real estate practitioners are so vital to the community.

Although LGBTQ+ people are protected in some states and municipalities, federal Fair Housing Laws do not include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes. This allows legal discrimination in 27 states which can cause barriers to homeownership, obtaining a loan, renting, and more.*

The LGBTQ homeownership rate is 49%, far below the homeownership rate of 64% for the general population. Fear of any type of discrimination in the future home buying process is a concern for 46% renters.*

Vision

To create a world free of housing discrimination.

Mission

Advocate. Elevate. Celebrate.
Advocate for fair housing for all and promote LGBTQ+ homeownership. Elevate professionalism in the industry through education and networking. Celebrate diversity and inclusion in our members and allied partners.

Values

Community
Collaboration
Equality + Equity
Inclusion
Transparency
Pride

Core Belief

We believe in accountable leadership to the members of the organization, as well as the practice of transparency from all members, in all things. We will be an organization that hears every voice and will reflect the values and ethics of its members.