Well I was reading throught the real estate principles book and practice exam books (im studying for my test) and I read something about having to have a colorblind attitude when dealing with people. And I also know about the fair housing act and all of those things. My question is, is it legal for a company/office to be named "Hispanic's Realty" ? Isnt it illegal?
I was driving around yesterday and saw a company vehicle with that name on it and I couldnt believe it.. I can see a company being geared toward hispanics, or asians or blacks, but isnt putting it in the company name kind of wrong? And I know that if a white/caucasion person did it, it would be blow out of proportion and it would be a whole different issue.
2007-02-02 14:01:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Regardless of whether the person who placed/picked the name is caucasian, black, asian, latin, green, purple or any other it is not right. And, yes it has broken the code of ethics.
You'll be surprised the number of things people do in this business, you wouldn't believe it, what you saw is the perfect example! The other thing is people do these things still knowingly, but yet have an I don't give a care type of attitude . If you go to the DRE web page you will see the number of incidents, I'll find the link, but this goes to show how, besides the fact that one shouldn't do these things, you can never be too careful either. I really like the answer below me, he has the best answer. Always be careful, when you are finally in the business. regards!
2007-02-02 14:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by My King loves me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am no real estate person but sounds like the name is fine for just 1 reason. ethically they shouldnt have that name as to maintain a "colorblind" attitude but the fair housing act means you prevent a person from buying real estate based on their race. i.e you prevent a hispanic or black person from purchasing a house in this neighbourhood because its dominantly white. as long as they are not doing that they can pretty much call their company whatever they want.
2007-02-02 14:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by deadly_donkey 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-13 07:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by livesay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that it's illegal, but I see your point. I've jOKed for years that I'm going to start an organization called the "Men's Council of Realtors", since there is one called the "Women's Council of Realtors".
What would be illegal is if that company treated people better or worse dependent upon any of the protected classifications. It's OK to be a Hispanic Realtor who treats all people fairly. (I'm one) It's also OK to be a Christian Realtor, treating people of all faiths well. (I'm one) It's not ok to be any kind of Realtor who picks and chooses who he'll treat well...
2007-02-02 14:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Something tells me Caucasians Realty wouldn't fly. Or maybe it's just my opinion.
2007-02-02 19:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by shawn 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe it has more to do with not turning anyone away. You could name your real estate company "Caucasian Reality" so long as you serve anyone who enters.
2007-02-02 14:10:13 · answer #6 · answered by joe1max 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is illegal.
2007-02-02 14:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by BMW BFD 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋