00:01Wow.
00:02Look at this place.
00:04I can't believe we might actually live here.
00:06Our dream home.
00:07The photos did not do this place justice.
00:09I mean, it's absolutely incredible.
00:11Five years together.
00:12And now we might finally get our dream house.
00:15Yes.
00:16Good afternoon.
00:17I'm Summer with Premium Properties, and I'm here to...
00:21Oh, no.
00:22Uh, sorry.
00:22We're not interested in...
00:23What's going on here?
00:25You two have a good day, though.
00:27Wait, wait.
00:28We have an appointment.
00:29We're Dylan Johnson and Ethan Rodriguez.
00:30We scheduled this viewing for...
00:34Did that really just happen?
00:36She just...
00:37She just left.
00:38A licensed real estate agent just discriminated against us.
00:43Let's just go, Dylan.
00:44I don't want to deal with any more of this.
00:46This is 2025.
00:48How does someone in professional real estate think they can just...
00:56Bianca says she's running 15 minutes late due to traffic.
00:58Should we just leave?
01:00I don't want her to have to go through what we just experienced.
01:03No.
01:04Let's wait for her.
01:05Maybe having a witness will make that woman act more professionally.
01:08Or maybe she'll treat Bianca differently, and we'll see just how discriminatory she really is.
01:14You know what hurts the most?
01:16For a second there, looking at this house, I actually thought we'd found our place.
01:21Don't let one bigoted agent ruin this for us, okay?
01:24This house is still perfect, and there are other ways to pursue it.
01:28I just want a home where we can be ourselves without fear of judgment.
01:32We'll get that.
01:33I promise.
01:35Come on.
01:40Good afternoon.
01:41I'm so sorry for any delay.
01:43You must be here about the property viewing.
01:45I'm Summer with Premium Properties.
01:47Hi, I'm Bianca.
01:49Thanks for meeting with us today.
01:50Of course.
01:51Come in.
01:51Come in.
01:52I'm excited to show you this beautiful home.
01:55As you can see, this is a spectacular property in one of our most desirable neighborhoods.
02:01The community here really prides itself on its high standards and attracting the right kind of residents.
02:09The right kind of residents?
02:11Oh, you know.
02:12Families who care about property values, community involvement, maintaining the neighborhood's character.
02:19That sounds nice.
02:20Actually, I have friends coming to view the property with me.
02:23Oh, wonderful!
02:24What kind of friends?
02:26There are a couple who's very interested in the property.
02:28They've been looking at this area for months.
02:30Oh, a couple.
02:31How nice.
02:32I love working with couples.
02:34They usually have such clear vision for their future home.
02:37Oh, the neighborhood really prides itself on being family-friendly.
02:41Very traditional values, if you know what I mean.
02:45Oh, there they are now.
02:48Hi.
02:49Hi.
02:50Hi.
02:51Oh.
02:53No.
02:54No, no, no.
02:55There must be some misunderstanding about this appointment.
02:58These aren't the kind of clients I typically work with in this neighborhood.
03:07I'm Dylan, and this is my partner, Ethan.
03:10We have the scheduled appointment for 3 o'clock.
03:12We brought all of our financial documentation and our pre-approval letters.
03:16I'm sure there's just been some confusion.
03:20This neighborhood has certain community standards that must be considered.
03:26Community standards?
03:28Summer, I just watched you treat me with complete professionalism, and now you're being openly hostile to my friends.
03:34The only difference is they're a gay couple.
03:36We have every right to view this property.
03:38We're qualified buyers with excellent credit.
03:41It's not about...
03:43I mean, you have to understand that property values and neighborhood dynamics are very important.
03:55Sexual orientation is a protected class under fair housing laws.
03:59You're required to show us this property without discrimination.
04:03Look, it's...
04:04It's just that the neighbors...
04:07They might, uh...
04:09There could be complaints from residents about...
04:12About what?
04:13About a loving couple wanting to buy a home?
04:16Fine.
04:17Fine.
04:18I, uh...
04:19I suppose I can show you the house.
04:23But I need to make a quick phone call first.
04:26Feel free to look around while I handle some urgent business.
04:31I'm gonna go listen in on that phone call.
04:33Something tells me it's gonna be very revealing.
04:38Let's check out the house, huh?
04:39Yeah, let's do it.
04:47Dylan, look at this room.
04:49The light.
04:50The space.
04:53The walk-in closet is huge.
04:56And look at the view of the backyard.
04:58I can see us waking up here every morning.
05:00Having coffee in bed and on the weekends.
05:03And I'll never have to wait for your morning routine again with that gigantic double bathroom.
05:10Hey, good skincare takes time.
05:12This feels right, doesn't it?
05:15Even after what just happened?
05:17It does.
05:18For the first time, I can actually picture us settling down somewhere.
05:21And building a real life together.
05:27This place is absolutely perfect for you two.
05:32But...
05:33I overheard Summer's phone conversation.
05:36It wasn't good.
05:38What did she say?
05:40She was talking to someone about strategies to prevent you from buying this house.
05:44She used some very specific language about keeping the neighborhood appropriate.
05:50Okay, well, whatever she's planning, we're not backing down.
05:55So, what do you think of the master suite?
05:59It's excellent.
06:00Now, can you tell me about the heating system?
06:03And what are the annual property taxes?
06:05And are there any HOA fees?
06:06Oh, yes.
06:08Those details.
06:08I'd have to check on the specifics.
06:11The location is perfect for both our commutes.
06:14When can we submit an offer?
06:16Actually, I have some unfortunate news.
06:20I'm so sad.
06:22During my phone call just now, I learned that another buyer has submitted an offer that's been accepted.
06:29Accepted?
06:30But the listing is still active online.
06:32These things happen very quickly these days, and in this market.
06:35I'm sorry you made the trip.
06:37That's interesting, Summer, because I overheard your phone conversation.
06:42You weren't talking to another buyer.
06:43You were discussing strategies to prevent Dylan and Ethan from purchasing this house.
06:48I heard you say you'd tell them it was sold if necessary.
06:52Uh, that's not.
06:54You must have misheard.
06:57You fabricated the competing offer to prevent us from buying this house because we're gay.
07:02Our dream home is available, but you're using discrimination to keep us from it.
07:06No, that's not what happened.
07:09There really is another offer.
07:11Then show us the documentation.
07:13Every real estate transaction has paperwork.
07:15The offer came in verbally.
07:17I mean, you know, the paperwork is still being processed.
07:21Summer, I think you should know something about who you're discriminating against.
07:26What do you mean?
07:27I'm the son of Robert Johnson, who owns Johnson Development Corporation.
07:31Maybe you've heard of them.
07:32They've built half the luxury properties in this city.
07:35My father will be very interested to hear about your discriminatory practices.
07:39He works very closely with the fair housing organizations and has zero tolerance for this kind of behavior.
07:45We'll also be filing complaints with the State Real Estate Commission and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
07:52I just sent everything to my father's legal team.
07:54They'll be in touch with your broker and the relevant authorities.
07:57Wait, wait, wait, no.
07:58Okay, I made a mistake.
08:00The house is still available and we can definitely work something out.
08:04We don't want to work with you anymore.
08:06But we'll be pursuing this house through other channels.
08:10You'll be hearing from lawyers, Summer.
08:12My advice?
08:13Get legal representation immediately.
08:15Please.
08:16Okay, I have a family.
08:18I need this job and I'm sorry.
08:20I just, it was a mistake, okay?
08:21You made a choice to discriminate.
08:23Choices have consequences.
08:25You deserve everything that's coming to you.
08:28So do you guys really see yourselves living here?
08:32Absolutely.
08:33This is going to be our home.
08:34Please, don't destroy my entire career.
08:37I have children for God's sake.
08:51Let me finish off of your identity.
08:51It's going to be my partner.
08:51I'm so sorry.
08:51I thought you were waiting for him.
08:52I was waiting for him to be a good man and not wait to go.
08:52I was waiting for you.
08:52I really don't know what he's waiting for you.
08:52I don't know that he's waiting for you.
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