ANYWHERE NAMED FOR 5th TIME AS ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY BY FORBES - Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
ANYWHERE NAMED FOR 5th TIME AS ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY BY FORBES

The real estate leader is ranked within the top 50 best employers out of 500 total companies

MADISON, N.J., April 23, 2024 – Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services, was today named on the America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc. This is the fifth time Anywhere was recognized as a diversity leader by Forbes, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to inclusion in real estate. Anywhere ranks among the publication’s top 50 companies, jumping more than 100 spots from 2023, and is the highest ranking residential real estate company on the list.

“We are so proud that Anywhere continues to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Employer for Diversity, a testament to our culture of inclusion and our commitment to making a positive impact,” said Troy Singleton, senior vice president, Anywhere Integrated Services, and head of the Anywhere Diversity Council. “Our work helps people open doors to a better future, which is why we actively cultivate an internal culture where every employee is included, valued, and empowered to contribute to our mission of empowering everyone’s next move.”

Empowering Impact through Inclusion

Anywhere is committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all by increasing representation in our employee community and developing an inclusive culture that helps our employees build richer, more meaningful careers.

Anywhere embraces diverse leadership representation on its Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and among top leaders, and offers eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which focused on career development, education, and networking.

The company also offers unique development opportunities like Real Career Connections, a mentorship program pairing ERG members with senior leader mentors, allowing them to broaden their support networks, formulate career goals, and work through professional challenges. Additionally, employees have opportunities to participate in events focused on understanding and advocacy, including one week dedicated to exploring social impact.

Making Moves that Matter

Anywhere recognizes the potential of real estate to be a catalyst for change. The company continues to be a vocal champion for positive progress, spearheading a number of programs and initiatives designed to create meaningful change, including:

 

  • The Anywhere Inclusive Ownership Program, an industry-first initiative where brokerage owners who qualify and affiliate with an Anywhere brand can take advantage of financial incentives that help open doors and strengthen representation in the industry.

 

  • What Moves Her, a trailblazing campaign that supports the growth of women in real estate.

 

  • The Agents of Change, a forum for the company’s network to engage with and celebrate diverse agents and attract outside agents, in partnership with Freddie Mac.

 

  • Industry partnerships with key industry organizations that champion equity in real estate, such as the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, and others.

 

More information about Anywhere and its commitment to inclusion can be found in the 2023 Anywhere CSR Report. For more Anywhere news, visit anywhere.re and follow Anywhere on social media by visiting its LinkedIn,  Facebook, and Instagram pages.

The Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity is compiled from an independent survey of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees and is based off personal recommendations, public recommendations and KPIs of diversity related best-practices. Access the full list here.

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About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what’s next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services, Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. The diverse Anywhere brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real EstateCENTURY 21®Coldwell Banker®Coldwell Banker Commercial®Corcoran®ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 188,300 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 134,200 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Recognized for 13 consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work six years in a row, honored on the Forbes list of World’s Best Employers for three years, named one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune for two years, and featured on the inaugural TIME World’s Best Companies list.

 

Media Contacts

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