Discrimination Has No Place in Housing.
Fair Housing is not optional. It is the standard that protects buyers, sellers, and communities.
"I became a REALTOR® because I believe homeownership is a path to generational wealth — and that path should be equally available to everyone."
— Tori Easterling, REALTOR® | KW Realty Services, East Boca Raton
Florida License #SL3521754 · Georgia License #421220
My Commitment
What fair housing looks like in practice
Fair housing is not just about what I refuse to do. It is about what I actively do. I show every client every home that meets their criteria. I present every offer to my seller clients without filtering by the buyer's identity. I counsel sellers on their legal obligations. I advocate for buyers who feel they have been treated unfairly.
I have built dedicated practices for communities that have historically faced barriers in real estate: Pride Homes for LGBTQ+ clients, Hometown Heroes for first responders and educators, and community education to help first-generation buyers understand the process.
If you have experienced housing discrimination or simply want to work with an agent who takes these values seriously, I want to hear from you.
Purpose-Driven Practice
Real Estate With Intention
Tori Easterling's advocacy work is rooted in a simple belief: where you live shapes how you live. For LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers, for first-generation homeowners, and for communities that have historically faced barriers to homeownership, the right representation is not just a professional service — it is a form of access.
Palm Beach County has one of Florida's most established LGBTQ+ communities, with concentrations in Delray Beach's Pineapple Grove arts district, Lake Worth Beach's walkable downtown, and Boca Raton's urban core. Tori is a member of Keller Williams Rainbow Network and Keller Williams Women of the Rainbow — a professional commitment to inclusive representation, not a marketing category.
Tori operates in full compliance with the Fair Housing Act and applicable Florida and Georgia fair housing laws. All clients are welcomed and served with professionalism, fairness, and integrity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Tori's advocacy extends beyond real estate transactions into nonprofit partnerships and community education initiatives — including first-generation buyer education, Hometown Heroes assistance programs, and resources for buyers navigating housing access challenges in both South Florida and Metro Atlanta.
Know Your Rights
Fair housing law — Florida & Georgia
Fair Housing Act of 1968
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Applies in every state — Florida and Georgia included.
Florida Fair Housing Act
Mirrors federal protections and adds enforcement through the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), with a 1-year complaint window. Applies across Palm Beach County, Broward County, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Deerfield Beach.
Georgia Fair Housing Law
Georgia's fair housing statute (O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200 et seq.) mirrors federal protections. Cobb County, Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, and Cascade are all covered. Complaints are filed with the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO).
NAR Code of Ethics — Article 10
REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services or be parties to any plan to discriminate based on protected class. Tori upholds this standard in every transaction — in both Florida and Georgia.
Palm Beach County Human Rights Ordinance
Extends protections to sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status — among the broadest local protections in Florida. Covers Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Deerfield Beach.
HUD / Bostock Guidance (2021)
HUD confirmed the Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, consistent with the Supreme Court's Bostock ruling. Applies nationwide.
Illegal Practices — What to Watch For
Steering buyers away from certain neighborhoods, blockbusting, redlining, discriminatory advertising, and refusing to show properties are all federal violations — in Florida and Georgia alike.
Federal Law — Fair Housing Act of 1968
7 Federally Protected Classes
Applies in all 50 states. Enforced by HUD and the U.S. Department of Justice.
State, County & Local Protections
Additional Protected Classes
Protections vary by jurisdiction. Consult a fair housing attorney or HUD for guidance specific to your situation.
LGBTQ+ Homeownership
Safe, private, and fully represented
Palm Beach County has some of the strongest LGBTQ+ protections in Florida, including local ordinances covering sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status. Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Deerfield Beach are welcoming communities with active LGBTQ+ neighborhoods. In Georgia, Smyrna and Vinings are among the most inclusive communities in Cobb County — and Tori knows both markets.
My Pride Homes practice is built specifically for LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers who want an agent who understands their priorities, protects their privacy, and advocates for their interests without reservation.
Explore Pride Homes →Black Homeownership
Closing the gap — one transaction at a time
The Black homeownership rate in the United States remains significantly lower than the national average — a direct legacy of redlining, discriminatory lending, and steering that persisted for decades after the Fair Housing Act was passed. Closing that gap requires agents who understand the history, know the law, and actively work to dismantle barriers.
As a Black REALTOR® licensed in both Florida and Georgia, I bring lived experience and professional expertise to every client I serve — in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Cobb County alike. Whether you are buying in Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Smyrna, Mableton, or Cascade, I am fluent in down payment assistance programs, first-generation buyer education, and the specific challenges that can arise for buyers of color in competitive markets.
Homeownership is generational wealth. You deserve an agent who treats it that way.
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Report a Fair Housing Violation
Experienced discrimination? You have rights — and a path forward.
Fair housing complaints can be filed at the federal, state, or local level. You have up to one year from the date of the alleged violation. All complaints are free to file.
Common Questions
Fair housing — answered
What is fair housing and why does it matter in Florida and Georgia?
Fair housing is the legal right of every person to choose where they live without facing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Tori serves clients in Palm Beach County, Broward County, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Cobb County, Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, and Cascade — and enforces fair housing standards on every transaction in both states.
Is Tori Easterling a Black REALTOR® in Palm Beach County and Cobb County?
Yes. Tori Easterling is a licensed REALTOR® in Florida and Georgia, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, and a Black woman who has built her practice on the principle that every buyer and seller deserves equal, expert representation regardless of their background. She serves clients across South Florida and Metro Atlanta.
Does Tori work with LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers in Florida and Georgia?
Absolutely. Tori's Pride Homes practice serves LGBTQ+ clients in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Palm Beach County — as well as in Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, and Cobb County, Georgia. She is well-versed in both Palm Beach County's expanded local protections and Georgia's fair housing framework, and guides every client with full discretion and advocacy.
What should I do if I think I've experienced housing discrimination?
In Florida: file a complaint with HUD at hud.gov/fairhousing or with the Florida Commission on Human Relations at fchr.myflorida.com. In Georgia: file with the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO) or HUD. You have one year from the date of the alleged violation to file. Tori can also connect you with local fair housing advocacy resources in both states.
How does fair housing apply to sellers, not just buyers?
Sellers are also bound by fair housing law. Refusing to accept an offer, setting different terms, or steering toward or away from certain buyers based on protected class is illegal — even if the seller is the one initiating the discrimination. Tori counsels every seller client on their legal obligations.
What makes Tori different from other agents on fair housing?
Most agents treat fair housing as a compliance checkbox. Tori treats it as a core value. She has built her entire practice — Pride Homes, Hometown Heroes, community education, and advocacy — around the belief that equitable access to housing is not optional. It is the foundation of everything she does.
Equal Opportunity
Ready to work with an agent who walks the talk?
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, or simply want to understand your rights, I am here. Every client. Every time. Equal service.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Tori Easterling is a licensed REALTOR® in Florida (SL3521754) and Georgia (421220), affiliated with Keller Williams Realty Services in East Boca Raton (FL) and Keller Williams West Atlanta (GA). All real estate services are provided in compliance with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3619), the Florida Fair Housing Act (§§ 760.20–760.37), and the NAR Code of Ethics. To file a fair housing complaint: hud.gov/fairhousing or fchr.myflorida.com. Images courtesy of the National Association of REALTORS® "That's Who We Are" campaign.