Is Fair Housing logo required on business cards?

In a word, yes. As those business cards will be considered advertising, the best practice in our Fair Housing Act world is to include the equal housing opportunity logo on your cards. In fact, HUD includes the equal housing opportunity logo on its web site and welcomes all to cut and paste it.

Similarly one may ask, is the equal housing logo required?

The Fair Housing Act itself does not require the use of Equal Opportunity logo or slogan, “Equal Housing Opportunity,” in any ad. However, using the logo regularly is good evidence of the company's commitment to fair housing compliance.

Also, what does the Equal Housing Opportunity symbol mean? It literally just means that they abide by the fair housing act which means you can't discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Subsequently, one may also ask, can I use realtor on my business card?

Yes. However, please note that the REALTOR® marks should not be used in conjunction with a description of any other occupation or vocation of the Member, even if the other occupation or vocation is part of or related to the Member's real estate business.

What size should the Fair Housing Poster be?

The Reasonable Accommodations (Parking) poster is 11 x 17 inches and targets individuals with disabilities. It was produced under The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity's Live Free campaign.

What does the Fair Housing Act prohibit?

The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) introduced meaningful federal enforcement mechanisms. It outlaws: Refusal to sell or rent a dwelling to any person because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.

What does it mean when it says Equal Housing Opportunity?

Equal Opportunity Housing refers to the idea that all persons should be granted “equal opportunities” when it comes to renting or purchasing real property. This is usually in reference to anti-discrimination policies and laws set forth by state and federal governments.

What does EHO mean in real estate?

Equal Housing Opportunity

What does equal housing lender mean?

The terms equal housing lender and equal opportunity lender are synonymous and refer to all banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the United States. Such banks are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status.

When did HUD publish their advertising guidelines?

In response, HUD formally promulgated housing advertising guidelines in May 1972, expressly providing that advertising campaigns “should indicate to Page 12 Fair Housing Advertising Manual 6 the general public that the housing . . . is not for the exclusive use of one [racial] group.” 37 Fed.

What advertising phrase would be considered discriminatory based on a handicap?

Examples of advertising that may violate the Act include phrases such as “no children,” which indicates discrimination on the basis of familial status, or “no wheelchairs,” which indicates disability discrimination.

Why do Realtors get their pictures on business cards?

Originally Answered: why do realtors use their photos on ads, listings and business cards? Realtors rely on brand recognition. They work on an idea that if you put a name to a face you are more likely to be remembered when a home owner is thinking of selling their home in the farm area an agent operates in.

Why do Realtors leave business cards?

But back to the point about business cards. It is common courtesy for a Realtor to leave his or her business card behind when showing a property. This lets the seller know who was in the home, and if the seller leaves and comes back, it lets the seller know that the Realtor has come and gone.

Can I use the word Realty in my business name?

You can use the word realty in your business name and in your website domain name. You cannot however, use the word "Realtor®" or "Realtors®" or "Realtor-Associates®" (unless they apply to you and your company) as those marks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

What should be on a real estate business card?

Real estate business cards, ironically, don't have a lot of real estate. You have to fit your name, your company's logo, a phone number, email, and possibly a website on there.

How do you make the realtor symbol?

How to Type the Registered Trademark Symbol

Hold down the "Alt" key and type 0174 using the number pad on the right of the keyboard if using a Windows-based computer.
Hold down the "Option" key in the lower row of the keyboard and press "R" if using a Macintosh computer.

Should I use a photo on my business card?

Some people have a trustworthy and calm face. In that case including picture on business card is a good idea. On one hand, putting your picture on business card can help facilitate a sense of trust between the individual and the target customer on the other hand, de-personalizing your brand a little bit.

What does Fair Housing cover?

Fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination. Federal, state and local fair housing laws protect people from discrimination in housing transactions such as rentals, sales, lending, and insurance.

What is a Housing Opportunity?

Housing Opportunities is a community-sustained nonprofit that resolves and prevents homelessness for adults, children, and seniors in Porter and LaPorte counties.

Is the Fair Housing logo required?

What is a Section 8 voucher?

The Section 8 program allows private landlords to rent apartments and homes at fair market rates to qualified low income tenants, with a rental subsidy administered by Home Forward. “Section 8” is a common name for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

How does the Fair Housing Act work?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. The act has two main purposes—prevent discrimination and reverse housing segregation.