The Greater Hartford Association of Realtors® is committed to respecting and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the association. 
As Realtors® sworn to uphold a strict Code of Ethics, our members are committed to treating all clients, members of the public, and each other equally, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

GHAR is committed to:

• Meeting the needs of a diverse membership and marketplace. 
• Gaining knowledge and creating discussion around critical diversity, equity and inclusion issues. 
• Increasing educational and awareness opportunities for our staff, our members and the greater community. 
• Encouraging all qualified members to pursue association leadership and engagement opportunities. 
• GHAR partnered with the Calling All Allies Project and Dr. Brandi Baldwin to facilitate new GHAR initiatives to guide our association's path to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion.

GHAR Diversity Statement

Diversity, equity and inclusion shall guide how we cultivate our leaders, render our decisions and guide our industry. We believe DEI drives the best decisions to build and maintain a culture where differences are valued.

Our Path to Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In 2020, GHAR partnered with the Calling All Allies Project and Dr. Brandi Baldwin to facilitate the new GHAR initiative to guide our association's path to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion. An audit was conducted to develop short and long-term strategies to ensure inclusivity and understanding in order to create a supportive environment for both our staff and members. GHAR is determined to ensure the growth and health of the organization continue on a positive and inclusive trajectory. We are looking inward to fortify our policies, practices, and procedures to be sure they are rooted in equity. Other notable steps that we have taken are:

• The formation of the Bridge committee in 2014 to promote diverse leadership;
• The formation of the newly approved Equity committee;
• Mandatory DEI training for all leadership, directors, officers and staff;
• Revision of any association policies that may promote discriminatory practices and
• Supporting laws that promote inclusivity in our business.

GHAR wants to hear from our members as we navigate our new initiatives. If you have any feedback, you may leave it anonymously through this form. 

Views From Bridge Video Series

Be sure to check out GHAR's Views From Bridge, a video series posted monthly that aims to bridge the gap between GHAR and underrepresented members through outreach and engagement. Each video features guests who share their knowledge on a number of important, timely topics.

How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint

Contact the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Housing Discrimination Unit located at the Commission’s administrative offices at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103, (860) 541-3403. More about filing a housing complaint. For general information on housing discrimination and your rights to fair housing, go to the housing index page.

Resources from the National Association of REALTORS®

• The Timeline of Housing Rights in America
• A Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America 
• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
• Leading With Diversity Program
• Multicultural Real Estate Organizations
• Test Whether You Have a Hidden Bias
• Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
• Realtors® Believe Fairness Is Worth Fighting For
• An Overview of the Fair Housing Act [VIDEO]
• NAR DEI Resources