As we look ahead to April, we are especially excited to recognize National Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the history and lasting impact of the Fair Housing Act on our nation.

Signed into law on April 11, 1968, just days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Fair Housing Act remains a cornerstone of civil rights legislation. It protects individuals from discrimination when buying, renting, financing, or securing housing assistance, ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all. We’re inviting everyone to join us as the City of Wichita declares April Fair Housing Month with a proclamation reading at a city council meeting early in the month. Be on the lookout for details on RSCK’s Facebook later in March.

REALTORS® play a crucial role in promoting Fair Housing and ensuring equal opportunities in real estate.

To become better familiarized with Fair Housing laws, REALTORS® can:

• Experience NAR’s Fair Haven Simulation online. This simulation puts you in realistic scenarios and helps sharpen your fair housing skills
• Take the Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing certification course that helps REALTORS® provide equal professional serve to every customer or client
• Earn the At Home With Diversity Certification. Two key benefits include gaining a strong foundation in Fair Housing principles to earn the trust and confidence of buyers and sellers from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national origin. Additionally, it provides the expertise to develop a business plan that minimizes risk while effectively serving a wide client base, ensuring long-term success in real estate.

How you can support Fair Housing

• Stay informed and educate others
• Speak up against housing discrimination
• Support policies that promote fair and affordable housing
• Work with REALTORS® who understand and uphold Fair Housing laws

As REALTORS®, we do more than sell homes, we open doors to opportunity, equity, and dreams. Every client and customer we serve deserves fair, honest, and unbiased treatment. By championing equal access to homeownership, we help close wealth gaps, uplift families, and help create a better future for all. Let’s be more than real estate professionals. Let’s be advocates for change. Because homeownership is more than a transaction, it’s a right.

If you or someone you know experiences housing discrimination, file a complaint with:
HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) → hud.gov/fairhousing