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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

No, not really.  Not where I live now.  But, if you include the Anglo/French war that is a constant in Canada, then perhaps.  I've been viciously targeted whilst living in Quebec simply for being blonde and blue eyed.  I've been asked to leave shops, I'd been written about in the paper with my full contact details asking for people to harass me. I've had my home attacked.  I've had the "Language Police" come into my office and remove any English items such as a puppy calenders, memes, my nephews artwork, etc.  They also made sure I was to never answer my phone saying "Hello" or "Good Morning".   Our only English speaking school was bombed.

I felt safer leaving Quebec and moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland during The Troubles.   Yes, this was Canada and still is.  Would that be classified as Racist?

Nov 13, 2016 12:52 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I saw this on Facebook and it made me laugh.  Right along with the "Orange Is the New Black" photo.  

Nov 13, 2016 11:23 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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I can remember decades ago witnessing a homeowner walk into our office to list his home....he made it clear that he did not want a certain race of people to buy it.... I threw him the hell out quickly....no conversation was needed.

Nov 14, 2016 01:25 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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This has never happened to me, unless you would call a client who voted Republican as being racist.

Nov 13, 2016 10:22 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Not that I recall.

I wonder if he will be installing a large gold TRUMP plaque on the doorway or engraving his name into the marble of the new Trump palace.

Nov 13, 2016 11:35 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have and that is when I have the conversation that I cannot nor will I discuss protected classes nor answer questions related to neighborhood compositions that would be in violation of the Fair Housing Act. They get the message and drop it.

Nov 14, 2016 11:08 AM
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Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
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I've had verbal objections from sellers who don't want to sell to a certain group of buyers. I show them the fair housing act, tell them I can't and won't help them, and leave.

Nov 14, 2016 09:59 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Fred Griffin Once I turned down a client wanted to buy a house in an area that only certain people lives. I told my broker this client will cause me problem refer to another agent.

Nov 14, 2016 08:41 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not that it affected the sale as once I explain the law and how much they could lose there is NO problem

Nov 14, 2016 07:05 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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 A couple over the years.......I shut it down and fast.  Not happening on my watch.

Nov 14, 2016 06:18 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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I thought it was a joke when my Buyer proclaimed they didn't want to live next to any F******* minorities. But as we proceeded and they kept up their bigotry. I told them I could not, as a Norwegian, work with them any more.

Nov 14, 2016 04:18 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I've yet to come across someone who didn't know the fair housing laws existed.  I've had many sellers reject offers from my investors because they wanted the home to go to a family though.

Nov 14, 2016 02:00 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have.  I terminated my relationship because I told them we were not compatible with each other.

Nov 14, 2016 01:34 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I can' recall any such conversations. 

Nov 14, 2016 01:26 AM
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Ron Climer
Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners - Tryon, NC

Wow I read several of your answers.  I am amazed that so many Realtors responded that they had never been asked questions about race color religion sex national origin familial status or handicap.  

The last house I showed, the potential buyer asked me if this was a minority neighborhood.  She went on to elabarate that racial characteritics were very important to her because she was a single mom and she had been mugged by a black person.  After she finished I asked her if she was some kind of tester sent by the goverment to test my answers. She assured me she was not.   I asked her if she knew it was illegal for me to answer questions about race etc.  She said that was news to her.  I asked her if other Realtors answered such questions.  She said she had never asked a Realtor such a question before. My next question was why did she asked me.  

I get questions similar to this all the time especially "Are there kids in the neighborhood?'  People have a hard time understanding that I can not discuss that with them.  I tell them that I may not like the law but I obey the law.  

Nov 14, 2016 12:59 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Yes. I have. Seller refused to accept highest and best offer from [blank]

I advised of Federal laws and that I would remove myself as the listing agent if they did not accept. 

Nov 14, 2016 12:42 AM
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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
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One comment years ago ..."do both kinds of people live in this neighborhood?"  My response..."yes, there are older people and younger people!"  From that point on it never came up.

Nov 13, 2016 11:20 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I have not had to deal with it here in NH

Nov 13, 2016 10:54 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

nope

Nov 13, 2016 10:18 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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I have never had the experience

Nov 13, 2016 10:01 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Yes, and I advised them that we need to part company since our views would compromise our ability to work together!

Nov 13, 2016 09:59 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

No, I've not had the displeasure

Nov 13, 2016 09:19 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Yes I have and I drop them like a hot potato.

Nov 13, 2016 09:09 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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LuckilyI have not.

Nov 13, 2016 09:05 PM
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LeAnn Sink - Realtor Knoxville, TN
United Real Estate Solutions - Knoxville, TN
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I have had buyers mention not wanting to be in "certain neighborhoods" or live by people of a certain race/color, etc. However, as soon as I hear anything of the sorts, I tell them the codes I am bound to and how I could lose my license if those are violated and they stop right then and there. Most people don't understand this and don't mean any harm. Everyone "gets it" after that. 

Nov 13, 2016 08:50 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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I mention fair housing laws .

Nov 13, 2016 08:50 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No it was totally blatant & I found out they were active members of the klan & they were relocating here. It was totally awful & I told them I could not work with them which started their craziness towards me.

Nov 13, 2016 08:46 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
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I have been lucky to not have this happen

Nov 13, 2016 08:09 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would not let it go beyond just words.

Nov 13, 2016 07:53 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

lol, oh no! 

Not him. I absolutely did not see that coming:) 

Nov 13, 2016 03:55 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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OMG, that is hilarious, Fred Griffin - I can't believe I hadn't seen it!  And, what a HORRIFYING story, Susan Emo.  I've always been so impressed with your strength - now I know why you are such a strong woman!

Nov 20, 2016 10:57 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Now that is a very funny headline! I can't say I've dealt with serious racists. Every so often someone says something that's not totally kosher and I tell them nicely I can't by law have discussions  like that.

Nov 14, 2016 10:45 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Yikes!!

Nov 14, 2016 06:37 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I shy away from them.

Nov 14, 2016 04:15 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Fortunately, I have not been in this situation Fred Griffin - will read replies below.

Nov 13, 2016 11:52 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Absolutely yes...in south Florida...many times.  Always from sellers who do not want to upset their neighbor friends by selling to gay or minorities.

HOA's were the worst...they screened and some of their rules were crazy...(like that a buyer couple had to be married) also asking me about the buyers origin (yes, they even sent me an e-mail barring me from showing any of their condo properties to minorities.)

And once we had a minority buyer who was upset that we were showing him white neighborhoods instead his race neighborhoods.  His price range was higher end, which is the communities we showed him. He paid us for our time and we parted friends.

Now that I am in Central Florida I have not had any issues like that.

Eve

Nov 13, 2016 11:04 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes, I have worked with such people.

I simply advise that, by law, I am PROHIBITED from sharing such information or taking action that supports their agenda.

They are allowed the choice of continuing with an agent of integrity or finding another. But, they will understand. "We are not going to go there."

You should hide your face in the shadows of shame for including the inflammatory image you posted.

Nov 13, 2016 10:34 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Never have experienced this. 

Nov 13, 2016 10:28 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Just one, I wished them luck and walked away.

Nov 13, 2016 08:59 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I ignore it to demonstrate I have no interest in hate speech

Nov 13, 2016 07:21 PM
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Sherry McNabb
Nest Ahead - Katy, TX
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The photo you posted might indicate that you like to "stir the pot."  Haha.  Before becoming a realtor, I had decided on a neighborhood that I wanted to live in and rent for a year.  I hired a realtor and she showed me the house that I wanted to see in this neighborhood.  I liked it and it was the one that I ended up renting.  However, on my way out of the sub-division that first day, I saw a for rent by owner sign and I called the number out of curiosity.  The owner actually lived in the house next door to the one she was renting and asked me how many kids I had and what their ages were.  I asked her what difference did their ages make and she responded that she would not rent to anyone with a toddler because toddlers were just too destructive.  She also told me that she would retain the right to come and go as she pleased because they maintained the a/c filters in the house.  Yikes, I couldn't handle any of that for sure.  I just got off the phone and moved on, but in my opinion she was way out of line.  

Nov 13, 2016 04:28 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin - not that I recollect!

Nov 13, 2016 03:26 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No violations; just changed the subject.

Nov 13, 2016 01:00 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Oh yes...I have had people take an ugly side and proud of it too....I listen and if there is anything to say, I will. However, can they hear you is a good question to ask

Nov 13, 2016 12:09 PM