Nars Center For Realtor® Development

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) was formed in 1947 by nine African American Founders as a response to the denied access African American brokers were experiencing when it came to selling homes. With 75 years in existence, the association lives by five important pillars: 1) Civic and Faith-Based Engagement. 2) Women Invested In Real Estate — WIRE. 3) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion of Small Business. 4) Multigenerational Wealth. 5) Government and Policies. Our guest and President of NAREB, Lydia Pope, explains further why these five pillars have been foundational towards everlasting change in the community.   [2:45] A bit about Lydia and her background in real estate. [4:40] The history behind why the NAREB was founded. [7:10] What are the five pillars of black ownership? [9:10] Homeownership has dropped for black homeowners. Why is that? [10:15] African Americans and blacks still face loan discrimination today. [11:50] As a broker, it’s important that you be a champion for your clients in