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wo real estate agents, one in Montana and the other in Virginia, have faced disciplinary action from local and national Realtors associations due to their Christian views on marriage and sexuality. In Missoula, Montana, Pastor Brandon Huber's church ended its partnership with a food bank that distributed LGBTQ-themed materials to children. When he posted about this decision on social media, a local resident filed an ethics complaint against him, claiming his comments would influence his real estate work. The Missoula Organization of Realtors fined Huber $5,000, required him to take pro-LGBTQ classes, and revoked his license.

    In Virginia, two pro-LGBTQ Realtors filed multiple complaints against a bivocational pastor and agent due to his social media posts, including Bible verses and sermons. The National Association of Realtors initially punished the pastor for violating its hate speech rule, but later clarified that it only applies to professional capacity. However, they fined him for speaking out about the unfair complaints, citing a gag order rule.

    Liberty Counsel argues that these punishments violate the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on religion. The organization's founder, Mat Staver, emphasizes that Christians should not be forced to abandon their beliefs to maintain a real estate license. Liberty Counsel suggests that the LGBTQ agenda is targeting Christians in various aspects of public life, including employment and education.