Equal Housing Opportunity
Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination
Pride Real Estate Connections is an equal opportunity service and employer. We are committed to providing equal access to housing and real estate services to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of our business, including:
• Matching services and agent recommendations
• Access to information and resources
• Pricing and terms of service
• Communications and outreach
• Employment practices (for our staff and agents)
Discrimination includes, but is not limited to:
• Refusing service based on protected characteristics
• Treating individuals differently based on protected characteristics
• Making assumptions about someone's needs or interests based on protected characteristics
• Steering clients toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics
• Using derogatory language or making negative comments about protected characteristics
• Offering different terms, conditions, or services based on protected characteristics
• Failing to accommodate disabilities or religious practices
• Retaliating against someone for reporting discrimination
Pride Real Estate Connections partners exclusively with agents who:
• Affirm and celebrate LGBTQ+ clients and communities
• Commit to fair housing principles and practices
• Have verified professional credentials and standing
• Maintain a commitment to ethical real estate practices
• Agree to our non-discrimination policy
• Treat all clients with respect and dignity
We understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals and families face in housing. We commit to:
• Matching you with agents who are knowledgeable, affirming, and supportive
• Respecting your chosen family structures and relationships
• Recognizing all valid forms of relationships (married, unmarried partners, etc.)
• Protecting your privacy and not disclosing sexual orientation or gender identity without consent
• Providing resources for LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhoods and communities
• Supporting your financial planning needs (mortgages, title issues, etc.)
• Ensuring all communications use your preferred pronouns and name
We are committed to providing accessible services to individuals with disabilities:
• Accessible website and digital services
• Accommodations during consultations and meetings
• Information in alternative formats upon request
• Support for service animals and emotional support animals
• Flexibility in scheduling and communication methods
We serve a diverse community and are committed to language accessibility:
• Interpretation services available in multiple languages upon request
• Documents available in Spanish and other languages
• TTY/TDD services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
To ensure our agents meet our standards:
(i) Agents must complete fair housing training
(ii) We verify professional licensing and standing
(iii) We conduct interviews to assess LGBTQ+ affirming values
(iv) We review client testimonials and references
(v) We maintain ongoing monitoring and feedback processes
(vi) Agents must sign our non-discrimination agreement
If you experience discrimination from our agents or staff, or if you believe your rights have been violated, please report it immediately:
Contact Pride Real Estate Connections
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (Please contact for current number)
File a Complaint with HUD
Phone: 1-800-669-9777
Website: www.hud.gov/fairhousing
We prohibit retaliation against any person for:
• Filing a discrimination complaint
• Reporting concerns about discrimination
• Participating in an investigation
• Asserting their fair housing rights
We ensure accountability through:
• Annual fair housing training for all staff and agents
• Regular audits of our practices
• Client feedback mechanisms
• Disciplinary action for violations, up to and including termination
• Reporting requirements for serious violations
While we carefully vet our agents, we cannot be responsible for actions taken by real estate offices, landlords, sellers, or third-party service providers who are not directly employed by Pride Real Estate Connections. If you experience discrimination from any of these parties, we encourage you to report it to HUD and local fair housing authorities.
• Fair Housing Laws: www.hud.gov/fairhousing
• Your Housing Rights: See our Housing Rights page
• Privacy and Data Protection: See our Privacy Policy
If you have questions about our non-discrimination policy or concerns about your treatment, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.prideconnections.com
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