REALTORS MOVES AHEAD OF FEDERAL LAW BY ADDING LGBT PROTECTION TO CODE OF ETHICS

The country’s largest trade association is taking another big step toward acceptance within its ranks.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced this week that it would amend its code of ethics to include language adding gender identity to its fair housing protections. The change, which was voted on by the membership, follows the group’s 2011 addition of sexual orientation to the list. The decision was made Monday by the NAR board of directors at the group’s annual meeting in San Francisco.

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