October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which was founded in 1994 as a month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer (LGBTQ+) history and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. Based on a December 2023 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, an estimated 5.5% of all United States adults identify as LGBTQ+ and 4.4% of all North Carolina adults identify as LGBTQ+. According to the 2021 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyers and Sellers, study over 4% of respondents identify as LGBTQ+.
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission recognizes the history of unfair housing practices in America and the ongoing work needed to end housing discrimination and ensure all Americans have equal access to housing opportunities. As a real estate broker, you must treat everyone you encounter equally and fairly regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, or disability. In addition to fair and equal treatment, consider how you can better listen and understand without judgment and check your biases.
We celebrate the increased diversity of our real estate brokerages and the immense contributions of LGBTQ+ real estate brokers across our state.
*Note LGBTQ+ History Month is not to be confused with Pride Month which is celebrated in June.
To learn more about LGBTQ+ History Month, Pride Month, and other LGBTQ+ historical facts about the observances above, or any other holidays or observances, refer to the links below:
2021 NAR Profile of LGBTQ Home Buyers and Sellers
Histories of the National Mall | National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights