Free tool for agents
Fair Housing ad checker
Paste a listing description, social post or flyer copy. We flag words that may raise Fair Housing Act concerns and suggest a fix for each one.
This is a keyword screen, not legal advice. It can miss issues and can flag words that are fine in context. State and local laws may cover more protected classes.
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Questions
What does this checker look for?
It scans for words and phrases that commonly cause problems in housing ads: references to the federal protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status and disability), age, and steering language such as "exclusive neighborhood" or "safe area". Each flag comes with a suggested fix.
Is my listing text sent anywhere?
No. The check runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded or stored.
Does a clean result mean my ad is compliant?
No. This is a keyword screen, not legal advice. It cannot understand context, it can miss problems, and some flagged words are fine in context. State and local laws may protect more classes than federal law. Check with your broker or a fair housing attorney when in doubt.
Why flag "safe neighborhood" or "great schools"?
Subjective claims about safety, exclusivity or school quality can read as steering buyers toward or away from an area. Describing the property and nearby amenities factually, and letting buyers research schools and crime themselves, is the safer approach.
How is this related to Listhand?
Listhand is an AI assistant for real estate agents that drafts MLS and social listing copy, and every draft runs through this same check before you publish. The checker on this page is free to use without an account.