Month: August 2014

If asked what their gay and lesbian clients want in a home, many realtors will probably list some of the things that any buyer, no matter of his or her orientation, wants: a nice home, natural lighting, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a good sized yard.  While it’s true that every buyer is going to want some of the same things, there are a few unique features that many LGBT buyers look for.  Here are a few of them. The […]

If you’re getting ready to move, you’re probably in one of two situations: either you’re moving first and then finding a job in the area, or you’re moving for a job or some other reason that doesn’t give you a chance to pick out your new home city.  If you don’t really have a choice in where you’re moving, you may end up in an area that’s less than LGBT-friendly.  If you find yourself in a fairly conservative city, know […]

Most people are familiar with real estate agents who specialize.  Some work only in a certain area or neighborhood, while others specialize in historic houses or new buildings.  But lately, a new type of specialized realtor has appeared: the gay and lesbian real estate agent.  These realtors work primarily with members of the LGBT community in helping them find their dream house or sell their current property.  Some people may wonder why realtors are choosing to focus on this certain […]

Some people may find the idea odd—why would someone want to hire a gay or lesbian Realtor?  That doesn’t really have any bearing on how good of a real estate agent they are.  But there are many reasons why you might want to hire a gay realtor.  Of course, you do want to make sure they’re a competent agent before you do so.  Here are a few of the things an LGBT real estate agent can do for you. If […]