Ep. # 72: The GAORA Realtist Movement: Equity in Housing

Zandra Davis, founding president of the Greater Auburn Opelika Realtist Association, discusses her mission to increase Black homeownership, close the racial wealth gap, and create opportunities for real estate professionals to thrive. She shares her personal journey from Auburn native to real estate advocate, including overcoming a life-threatening cancer diagnosis that transformed her outlook on life and business.• GAORA is part of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), with over 110 boards nationwide• Realtists go beyond closing deals to educate clients about financial literacy, wills, trusts, and estate planning• The Association welcomes all real estate professionals who believe in equity and fair housing• Zandra operates Phoenix Real Estate Firm LLC providing "full service real estate with purpose"• Auburn-Opelika community has shown remarkable resilience even during market downturns• Zandra balances her real estate work with crisis therapy, singing, dancing, and travel• Despite being given hours to live during her cancer battle 15 years ago, she survived to continue her missionConnect with GAORA through email at [email protected] or on Instagram at NAREB_GAORA.