Equal Housing Opportunity
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Our Commitment to Equal Housing Opportunity
Close with Colleen Real Estate is committed to providing professional real estate services in accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, the Florida Fair Housing Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
We support equal housing opportunity and provide services without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Every person deserves fair, honest, and professional treatment when buying, selling, renting, financing, or exploring housing opportunities.
Our Fair Housing Practices
Close with Colleen Real Estate is committed to:
Providing consistent and professional service to all clients and prospective clients
Making properties and real estate services available without unlawful discrimination
Presenting available housing opportunities based on each client’s stated needs, preferences, budget, and objective property criteria
Using inclusive, accurate, and nondiscriminatory advertising and marketing
Providing truthful information about property availability
Avoiding steering, blockbusting, discriminatory statements, and other prohibited practices
Treating all parties to a real estate transaction with dignity, fairness, and respect
Complying with applicable requirements concerning reasonable accommodations and modifications for individuals with disabilities
Cooperating with real estate professionals and service providers without unlawful discrimination
Property and Community Information
We help clients evaluate properties using objective information such as location, price, property features, market data, taxes, association fees, and other criteria selected by the client.
We do not direct clients toward or away from a property or neighborhood based on the protected characteristics of people who live or may live there.
When clients request information about schools, crime, demographics, religious institutions, accessibility, or other community characteristics, we may refer them to government agencies, school districts, law-enforcement agencies, community organizations, or other independent sources so they can conduct their own research and determine which communities best meet their individual needs.
Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations related to our real estate services or communications. We will work in good faith to provide reasonable assistance consistent with applicable law.
To request an accommodation or an alternative method of communication, please contact Colleen Gerke using the information below.
Questions or Concerns
If you have a question about this policy or believe you have not received fair and equal service from Close with Colleen Real Estate, please contact:
Close with Colleen Real Estate
Attn: Colleen Gerke, Broker and Owner
96020 Oyster Bay Drive
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
Email: Colleen@CloseWithColleen.com
Telephone: (904) 866-1211
Website: www.CloseWithColleen.com
We take fair housing concerns seriously and will review them promptly and respectfully.
Reporting Housing Discrimination
Anyone who believes they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination may also contact:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Telephone: 1-800-669-9777
Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339
Website: www.hud.gov/reporthousingdiscrimination
Florida Commission on Human Relations
4075 Esplanade Way, Unit 110
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Telephone: 850-488-7082
Toll-Free: 1-800-342-8170
Website: fchr.myflorida.com
Close with Colleen Real Estate is an Equal Housing Opportunity brokerage.