BRR makes an effort to work collaboratively with industry partners and organizations. In 2021, BRR has entered into a co-marketing agreements with The Alliance Idaho Chapter, as well as with Idaho Mortgage Lenders Association, Real Estate Brokers of Gem County, and Women’s Council of REALTORS® Boise Metro.
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Idaho Chapter has partnered with Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) to promote homeownership within the LGBTQ+ community, educate real estate agents about the challenges and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ homebuyers, and promote an understanding of the nuances involved in working closely with the diverse group.
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance was founded in June 2020 as an all-inclusive organization dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ+ community on the path to homeownership. Led by Chapter President Tom Wheeler, The Alliance Idaho works locally to enhance the professional lives of its members while advocating to eliminate housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Idaho remains one of 27 states that currently does not protect the LGBTQ+ community from housing discrimination as sexual orientation and gender identity are not currently protected classes in fair housing law.
“Having Boise Regional REALTORS® formally engage with us a partner means a lot to The Alliance Idaho,” said Wheeler. “It shows a major commitment to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and a commitment to forward the lives of LGBTQ+ REALTORS® and the community.”
“Boise Regional REALTORS® is pleased to share the educational resources offered by The Alliance to bring fresh perspectives to our membership, allowing them to better serve this diverse community,” said Jeff Wills, 2021 President of Boise Regional REALTORS®. “The commitment REALTORS® make to fair housing goes further than federal or state law, as our shared Code of Ethics sets a higher standard for fairness for all. We are proud to stand as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and as a partner to The Alliance Idaho Chapter.”
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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is a 501(c)6 nonprofit dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ+ community on the path to homeownership as we also advocate on behalf of the community on housing issues. The Alliance, founded in June 2020, is an all-inclusive organization that works to improve the professional lives of its members through a public-facing Alliance Referral Community. The Alliance began accepting members in October 2020 and has more than 50 chapters in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. For more information visit realestatealliance.org. The Alliance Idaho is led by Chapter President Tom Wheeler. For more information, click here or call 612-751-3150.
Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is a 501(c)6 trade association, representing real estate professionals throughout the Boise region. Established in 1920, BRR is the largest local REALTOR® association in the state of Idaho, helping members achieve real estate success through ethics, professionalism, and connections. BRR has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Intermountain MLS (IMLS) and the REALTORS® Community Foundation. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
