two examples:

real estate brokerage dba is "Latino Realty."

licensed broker places online or print ad saying company is looking for "muslim agents" or "christian agents" or "latino agents."



does this bother you as a licensed agent? Is it illegal?

It doesn't bother me. But I suspect it's illegal.

it's more common than you might think. it just amazes me that licensed brokers and agents, per their licensing, whom are educated in fair housing and equal opportunity, would try such a thing.

I realize it sounds like discrimination but not so sure if it is. As far as our licensing goes, it deals specifically with housing. Mortgages - one just discriminations on the financial aspect.

It would seem better to re-state it as "spanish speaking" rates higher preference or something. Such as when you're applying for a particular "real" world job that requires Spanish, you shouldn't have to be Spanish or Mexican, but they'd prefer you be able to speak it.

Other thoughts...are better left unsaid.

even if this language does not specifically violate licensing laws, it certainly could be discrimination in employment for the brokerage, which the broker is also accountable for.