Is there a network for LGBTQ people within the CRE industry? Specifically brokers and lenders?
[{"id": "fia767g", "text": "Not sure.  However, I\u2019m pretty sure I\u2019ve seen award categories specific to brokers who are openly in the LGBTQ community.", "replies": [{"id": "fia7mmm", "text": "Thanks, I'm asking becuase I'm looking to grow my network and possibly find a mentor to help navigate my market in NYC/NJ/Philly. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fiagojw", "text": "Well narrowing down the people you want to network with to just people in the LGBTQ community probably isn\u2019t the best idea, IMO.", "replies": [{"id": "fiapx79", "text": "Defiantly agree. However if there is a network I would like to join and participate in the community, not only for myself but even to help other LGBTQ people break the \u201clavender celling\u201d, and discuss specific issues or concerns within the industry.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fiamjhl", "text": "I would check out NAGLREP, National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, [www.naglrep.com](https://www.naglrep.com). \n\n  \nI am not sure if they have a certain division for commercial, but you can find some people to connect with locally through them.", "replies": [{"id": "fiapy1y", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]