It is so important to work with an informed LGBTQ+ real estate agent in today’s political climate. I have been in real estate for over 25 years. This means I was working BEFORE there was domestic partnership or even legalized same sex marriage. Back in my day, we had tips and tricks to help navigate the home buying and selling process that protected our LGBTQ+ clients’ interests. We know first hand that working with an informed LGBTQ+ real estate agent is going to help you protect your assets and insulate you from the current political chaos.
In this blog I am going to give you the details you need to make sure you are working with an LGBTQ+ real estate agent that is informed on how to navigate today’s political climate. I can also help you find an amazing LGBTQ+ real estate broker anywhere in the US and Canada. We are here to help!!!
Choose an LGBTQ+ Real Estate Agent to Help Navigate Today’s Political Climate When Buying or Selling a Home
Many of us in the LGBTQ+ community are bracing for impact with the incoming administration. Consider this blog the “putting on your seatbelt” message before buying or selling a home as a queer person in America right now. It is here to help you to better understand what a well-informed LGBTQ+ real estate agent should know and why they are the best advocates for you in this climate.
The Current Political Climate Impacts to the LGBTQ+ Community in Real Estate
Right now, we are all bracing for impact as the new administration comes to power. Project 2025 is pretty clear about how it wants to strip access to care for Trans youth and eventually dismantle same sex marriage. Never mind the fact that many of us still do not have protections in various states.
Right now here is what we are tracking for our real estate LGBTQ+ clients:
- Marriage Rights
- Trans Folx Access to Healthcare
- LGBTQ+ Worker Protections
We are talking to different organizations to help insulate our clients as much as possible. At the same time, we do know that we will all be impacted eventually.
Knowing the climate, let’s get into why choosing an LGBTQ+ Real Estate Agent is so important right now.
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Agents Understand Our Community’s Unique Challenges
LGBTQ+ homebuyers and sellers often face unique challenges. Many states do not have Fair Housing laws protecting LGBTQ+ folks. Biden added protections at the Federal level through an Executive Order. We all know what is going to happen to those protections.
Hence having an LGBTQ+ agent will help you and your household navigate the real estate process. First off, using appropriate pronouns for many of us is the baseline. It is not an exception! An informed real estate agent will be able to assist you with how to take title, deal with bratty agents, and give you information about local community resources.
Working With an LGBTQ+ Agent Means You Are in a Safe and Inclusive Space
Our office on Capitol Hill is in the heart of the Gayborhood. We have non-gendered bathrooms and strict guidelines on how people should be treated in our space. Most LGBTQ+ real estate agents choose offices that provide them with support that is judgment-free. Home buyers and sellers make their best decisions when they are in an environment that is safe and inclusive.
No one enjoys having to deal with someone else’s prejudices and micro-aggressions.
Advocacy in Action
I want to take a second to chat about my own LGBTQ+ advocacy background. Our LGBTQ+ Seattle home buyers and sellers have benefited from our long standing advocacy as LGBTQ+ real estate agents. I have been an “OUT” lesbian since the late 1980s. Through the 1980s and 1990s I worked in politics helping to pass protections for LGBTQ+ folks. I have also worked on passing pro-choice legislation, and being an HIV/AIDS community advocate. In 1999 I went into real estate with the belief that people should have someone with my unique skill set being their advocate.
Over the years, my wife Chavi and I have used our real estate platform to help pass Marriage Equality in our state and advocate for Queer youth. We’ve also gone up against the REALTORs to advocate for education funding. In other words, I know a thing or two about being an informed LGBTQ+ real estate agent.
There is nothing we will not do to make sure our clients are given the best options to live their gayest lives!!!
Navigating How to Take Title To Ensure Your Rights Are Protected
A well-informed LGBTQ+ real estate agent will be able to help you navigate how to take title on your home to make sure you have rights of survivorship. Currently, we are closely monitoring what will happen with same sex marriage. Right now the law gives many of us married queers protections in the areas of inheritance. There are cases being sampled in places like Tennessee which gives people the right to refuse to perform same sex marriages. Our concern is that this will be extended to rights of survivorship. We are also concerned this could also potentially be a Supreme Court Case overturning marriage equality.
Tenants in Common With the Rights of Survivorship
An informed real estate agent should also help you make sure that the title to your house is taken as follows: “Tenants in Common with the Rights of Survivorship.” This might need to be put into the purchase and sale contract or it can be a conversation with the Title/Escrow company.
Check out our blog Guide for Protecting LGBTQ+ Families in a Trump 2.0 World for more info >
Gay Real Estate Agents Are Queer Community Connections
The best part about using an LGBTQ+ real estate agent is the fact that they have connections. They know vendors and contractors who are going to be accepting and non-judgemental. Your gayest of gay real estate agents will be a super connector to new friends if you are new to the area. Also let’s be honest: You are contributing to a network of community care when you chose to spend your hard-earned dollars working with a professional who is in your community.
Well-Informed Homebuyer and Sellers Make Smart Buys and Extraordinary Sales
This is our motto! The only way our nervous system will be able to receive new and complicated information is if we are working with someone who is empathetic and authentic. Buying or selling a home is a deeply personal experience. LGBTQ+ real estate agents bring a level of authenticity and empathy that can help you feel seen and understood. Shared experiences often means better communication. And like we always say: “Well-informed homebuyers and sellers make smart buys and extraordinary sales.”
BTW have you checked out our buyer and seller pages? They are filled with goodies!
We Can Help You Find an LGBTQ+ Agent Who Cares!
Every year we help connect our clients with well-informed and amazing real estate agents all over the nation. Just last year we helped a friend’s brother buy a home in San Diego. We also helped our OG Diva Desk Dude Chris find a very gay-friendly real estate agent in the DC area to help him buy his first home. The Divas have connections!
Make sure you talk to us FIRST if you need help finding an LGBTQ+ real estate agent outside of the Seattle area. And obviously you know we are as queer of a real estate team as it gets here in Seattle.
Choosing an LGBTQ+ Real Estate Agent Is Critical In Today’s Political Climate
In today’s politically charged environment, choosing an LGBTQ+ real estate agent isn’t just a practical decision—it’s a meaningful one. These professionals combine their industry expertise with a commitment to advocacy and inclusivity, ensuring that every client feels supported and empowered. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned seller, or simply looking for guidance in the market, an LGBTQ+ real estate agent can provide the understanding and expertise you need to navigate the journey with confidence.
Other LGBTQ+ Resources to Help You Navigate This New World
We are here to help. Our team understands that this process can take a year or two. Give us a call. Our Team loves helping people develop a personalized listing plan for their homes. Feel free to contact us directly at thediva@teamedivarealestate.com or call/text 206-271-0264.
