2026 LGBTQ Alliance Member Survey

1.How do you identify your sexual orientation?
2.How do you identify your gender or gender identity?
3.How old are you?
4.What racial category best describes you? (Select all that apply)
5.Which of the following best describes your primary job title?
6.I operate in my business as a(n):
7.How long have you been in the industry?
8.How many transaction sides did you have in 2025?
9.How many loans (purchase and refinance) do you close annually (avg.)?
10.What was your sales volume in 2025?
11.What was your total loan closed volume (dollar amount) in 2025?
12.What was your GROSS income before taxes and expenses in 2025?
13.How would you describe the community you live in?
14.What region of the United States do you live/work in?
15.My real estate "sphere of influence" consists of what percentage of LGBTQ+ people?
16.My clients over the last 3 years consist of what percentage of LGBTQ+ people?
17.From what I can see from my business or what I've seen/heard in my social circles, the 3 greatest barriers for LGBTQ+ homeownership are (check 3):
18.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS, from what I can see from my business or what I’ve seen/heard in my social circles, discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity against POTENTIAL HOMEOWNERS in the homebuying process has:
19.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS, from what I can see from my business or what I’ve seen/heard in my social circles, discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity against POTENTIAL TENANTS in the homebuying process has:
20.From what I can see from my business or what I’ve seen/heard in my social circles, over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS I am aware of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity occurring in the renting/ homebuying process in the following ways: (select all that apply):
21.I believe the real estate industry is:
22.I believe the mortgage industry is:
23.Compared to previous years, I feel more accepted TODAY as an LGBTQ+ person in Real Estate (select one):
24.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to previous 2 YEARS, the rate of UNCONSCIOUS BIAS towards me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY COMPANY has:
25.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS, the rate of UNCONSCIOUS BIAS towards me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY (MLS, associations, trade groups, etc.) has:
26.Instances of BLATANT DISCRIMINATION against me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY COMPANY are:
27.Instances of BLATANT DISCRIMINATION against me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY (MLS, associations, trade groups, etc.) are:
28.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS, the rate of BLATANT DISCRIMINATION towards me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY COMPANY has:
29.Over the LAST YEAR, compared to the previous 2 YEARS, the rate of BLATANT DISCRIMINATION towards me or other LGBTQ+ colleagues in MY LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY (MLS, associations, trade groups, etc.) has:
30.I have children
31.I have a child (children) in the following age groups (check all that apply):
32.I have an LGBTQ+ child
FOR THIS NEXT SET OF QUESTIONS: Imagine two Gen Z adults (21-29) who are identical in terms of where they live, ethnicity, education, religion, intelligence, work ethic, ambition, etc. The only difference is that one identifies as straight and the other identifies as LGBTQ+.
33.Which of the following do you believe are the 3 most important milestones for achieving the American Dream for a straight child? (Select 3)
34.Which of the following do you believe are the 3 most important milestones for achieving the American Dream for an LGBTQ+ child? (Select 3)
35.Which individual do you believe is more likely to eventually receive a promotion at work first?
36.Which individual do you believe is more likely to eventually reach a senior leadership position first? (i.e., executive, partner, senior management)
37.Looking ahead 20 years, which of these individuals do you think is more likely to build significant wealth?
38.Do you believe homeownership will still be part of the American Dream for the straight individual in the future?
39.Do you believe homeownership will still be part of the American Dream for the LGBTQ+ individual in the future?
40.At what age would you expect the straight individual to purchase their first home?
41.At what age would you expect the LGBTQ+ individual to purchase their first home?
42.If you stated one would be able to purchase a home sooner than the other, what do you believe will be the main reasons for delay for the older eventual homeowner? Select up to three.
43.Which of these individuals do you believe is more likely to achieve long-term financial stability (homeownership, savings, retirement security)?
44.Which of these individuals do you believe is more likely to have access to family financial support (such as help with a down payment, inheritance, or a financial safety net)?
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