Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Southwest Montana REALTORS is committed to fostering an inclusive association where every member feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We encourage equal opportunity, cultural understanding, and Fair Housing principles across all aspects of the Association. By promoting education, representation, and inclusive engagement, we aim to reduce bias and expand access for all. Our focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our profession and the communities we serve.
COURSES

BIAS OVERRIDE
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing is an NAR certificate course that helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client.

fairhaven 2.0
Tackle tough fair housing situations, explore best practices, and protect your real-estate practice all in one interactive, scenario-based training.

At Home with diversity
Elevate your real-estate practice and stand out by earning the At Home with Diversity® credential, designed to help you engage and earn the trust of buyers and sellers of all backgrounds. You’ll gain insights on diversity sensitivity, risk reduction, and building a business that appeals to international and multicultural clients.
Holidays this month

local events
Monday, March 30, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Strand Union Building Procrastinator Theatre
"Dolores" film screening in the Procrastinator Theatre on Montana State Universities Campus
LOCAL RESOURCES
American Indian & Indigenous Peoples Resources
Learn MoreThe MSU Extension for Community Development has provided an overview of Montana’s American Indian and Indigenous communities, including the state’s tribal nations, reservation histories, educational programs, and cultural, health, and youth-focused support services. It also highlights MSU Extension’s work with tribal partners and offers a directory of materials designed to promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and Indigenous-centered learning.
Bozeman Dharma Center
Learn MoreThe Dharma Center has demonstrated a strong commitment to offering resources that support both individual and collective liberation. Their mission highlights the connection between inner transformation, including the work of reducing greed, hatred, and delusion, and the broader effort to address inequality, injustice, and unconscious bias in the world.
Homeword
Learn MoreFor more than 31 years, Homeword has strengthened communities across Montana through sustainable practices, comprehensive homebuyer education, financial skill-building, and the creation of safe, healthy, and affordable homes.
Indigenous Peoples Day - Montana
Learn MoreIndigenous Peoples’ Day Montana is dedicated to educating students, teachers, decision makers, and the public alike to recognize the significance of the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We are united by our commitment to instilling accurate historical knowledge across the lands, preserving ALL cultural heritages and integrities, advocating for tribal sovereignties, and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ Day across the United States.
League of Women Voters of Montana
Learn MoreThe League has shown a strong commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. It is an organization that respects and values the richness of its community and members. The collective sum of individual differences and life experiences reflects not only the League’s culture but also its reputation, mission, and accomplishments.
Montana Native Homeownership
Learn MoreHomeownership is a foundational element that increases stability, health, and strength of communities across multiple dimensions –family structure, lifestyle, culture, education, and economy. Despite challenges, homeownership is possible for Native Americans in Montana.
Book Recommendations
general RESOURCES
Multicultural Real Estate Organizations
Learn MoreLearn More About the Four National Multicultural Real Estate Organizations
Diversity in Real Estate Marketing
Learn MoreEnsuring diversity in marketing is of the utmost importance for real estate agents — marketing visuals should look like the people and communities you serve. By accurately portraying your audience in your marketing, you are promoting diversity, helping to foster inclusion, and demonstrating that you are not just an agent of real estate but also an agent of change.



