Fair Housing Isn’t Optional. It’s Foundational.

Dated: April 28 2026

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At RE/MAX Liberty, we believe that buying or selling a home should be based on opportunity, not barriers.

Fair housing is not just a legal requirement. It is a responsibility we take seriously in every interaction, every showing, and every transaction.

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What Fair Housing Means in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has some of the strongest fair housing protections in the country. State and federal laws make it unlawful to discriminate in housing based on factors such as:

  • race
  • color
  • national origin
  • religion
  • sex
  • disability
  • familial status (including children)
  • sexual orientation
  • gender identity
  • source of income (including vouchers)
  • age, marital status, military status, and more

These protections apply across the entire housing process, including buying, selling, renting, financing, and appraisals.

Why This Matters

Fair housing is not just about compliance. It is about access.

Discrimination, whether intentional or not, can:

  • limit opportunity
  • distort the housing market
  • prevent qualified buyers from achieving homeownership

As the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® emphasizes, real estate professionals play a key role in supporting fair housing protections and ensuring equal access to housing opportunities across the state.

What This Looks Like in Practice

At RE/MAX Liberty, this commitment is not theoretical. It shows up in how we work every day.

We:

  • provide equal professional service to all clients
  • ensure that every listing is available to all qualified buyers
  • avoid any form of steering or selective marketing
  • focus on the property, not personal characteristics
  • stay current with fair housing training and guidance

Every client deserves the same level of service, attention, and respect.

A Responsibility That Continues

Fair housing is not something that can be checked off a list once.

It requires ongoing awareness, education, and accountability. In Massachusetts, there is even increasing emphasis on formal fair housing training for real estate professionals to reinforce these standards and prevent discrimination before it happens.

Our Commitment

At RE/MAX Liberty, we take the fight against discrimination seriously because it directly impacts the communities we serve.

We are committed to:

  • treating every client fairly and equally
  • upholding both the letter and spirit of fair housing laws
  • helping create a more open and accessible housing market

Because everyone deserves a fair opportunity to find a place to call home.

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Diane Guercio

Buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming. My job is to make sure it doesn't have to. I work behind the scenes on nearly every transaction at REMAX Liberty, helping coordinate marketing, paperwo....

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