DEMOCRACY
IN HOUSING
NAREB® MISSION
STATEMENT
The purpose of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers® is to enhance the professional and business conditions of NAREB® Realtist® members by strengthening the consumer capacity of minority, and emerging target market segments that Realtists® serve. And by promoting the real estate industry in general, utilizing economic, political, legal, and social leverage to remediate disparate and discriminatory housing and property ownership policies and practices prevailing in the United States.
REALTIST OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
Founded on July 29, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) emerged as a pivotal organization advocating for equal housing opportunities during a time when African American professionals were systematically excluded from mainstream real estate associations. Established by twelve visionaries—eleven men and one woman—from seven states, NAREB sought to champion "Democracy in Housing," a mission that continues to guide its efforts today .
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Members of NAREB are known as "Realtists," a term that signifies their commitment to promoting fair housing and professional excellence within the real estate industry . Over the decades, NAREB has been instrumental in advocating for landmark legislation, including the Fair Housing Act of 1968, and has consistently worked to dismantle barriers to homeownership for African Americans .
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The Realtist of Metropolitan St. Louis stands as a proud local chapter of NAREB, dedicated to upholding the organization's legacy by empowering Black real estate professionals and fostering sustainable homeownership within the St. Louis community. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we continue to strive toward a more equitable and inclusive housing landscape.
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​The Realtist of Metropolitan St. Louis is proud to align with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) through five dynamic local programs that reflect NAREB’s Five Pillars of Building Black Wealth. Each initiative is tailored to empower our community and foster sustainable homeownership and economic equity.
LOCAL CHAPTER INITIATIVES
FAITH & CIVIC
HOUSING ALLIANCE
We partner with local churches and civic groups to host "Homeownership Sundays" and community housing workshops. These events provide education on financial literacy, credit repair, and homebuying readiness, reinforcing the role of faith institutions as trusted anchors in wealth-building efforts.
W.I.R.E. STL
(WOMEN INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE – ST. LOUIS)
This initiative supports Black women in real estate through mentorship, investment clubs, and leadership development. W.I.R.E. STL empowers women to become homeowners, investors, and industry leaders, addressing the unique barriers they face in building generational wealth.
M.I.R.E.
(MEN INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE - ST. LOUIS)
A dynamic initiative designed to empower Black men through real estate ownership, education, and investment. The program offers mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities to help participants build wealth and create generational legacy. M.I.R.E. also addresses the unique barriers Black men face in the housing and investment space. Together, we cultivate leaders, investors, and community
change makers.
REALTIST SMALL
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
Our accelerator program offers workshops, networking opportunities, and access to capital for Black-owned real estate and housing-related businesses. By fostering entrepreneurship, we aim to diversify the industry and create sustainable economic growth within our communities.
LEGACY WEALTH
BUILDERS PROGRAM
Focused on multi-generational wealth, this program educates families on estate planning, property retention, and succession planning. Through seminars and one-on-one counseling, we help families preserve and grow their assets for future generations.
POLICY & ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE
We convene stakeholders, policymakers, and community members to discuss and advocate for policies that promote fair housing and address systemic barriers to homeownership. Our roundtables aim to influence legislation and practices that support equitable access to housing.
These programs reflect our commitment to NAREB’s mission of "Democracy in Housing" and our dedication to empowering the St. Louis community through education, advocacy, and economic development.
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