National Association of Realtors Aproves LGBT Anti-Discrimination Policy

Little by little the Christianists and homophobes are losing the larger war although, admittedly the current pace of advancement is far too slow for my satisfaction. Now, the National Board of Realtors has adopted a resolution that Article 10 of the Realtor Code of Ethics to include sexual orientation. This action will mean that member Realtors (1) cannot discriminate in representing buyers or sellers based on their sexual orientation, (2) cannot participate in transactions involving discrimination based on sexual orientation, and (3) cannot discriminate in hiring based on sexual orientation. Article 10 previously read in relevant part as follows:
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REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. (Amended 1/90)
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REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
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The resolution received a 93% vote of approval. The notice to member Realtors read in part as follows:
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The NAR Delegate Body approved an amendment to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. In a roll-call vote, more than 93 percent of the Delegate Body voted in favor of the amendment. The Delegate Body decision confirms a vote by the Board of Directors in May.