SEAM, Inc.
SEAM, Inc. is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to help businesses make a positive social impact on the world through their commercial real estate. SEAM is an impact-driven, membership-based nonprofit that developed and maintains the SEAM social equity rating system for commercial real estate.
what we do
SEAM is dedicated to embedding social equity into the construction and real estate sectors. We believe the built environment should uplift everyone. Our mission is to provide the tools, resources, and framework to help projects and organizations put people at the center of their real estate projects. By promoting equity and fairness, we aim to transform how the industry thinks about development—making it more inclusive, just, and impactful for all communities. Our certification program is designed to guide and recognize those committed to making social equity a cornerstone of their projects. Together, we can shape a future where every person, regardless of their background, benefits from the places they live, work, and interact.
alex, co-founder
rainey, co-founder
who we are
We are unapologetically idealistic. We believe deeply that social change can be made and that we can all take part in it. We strive to hold ourselves accountable by taking responsibility for successes and failures and constantly learning from them to grow e aim to be trusted and transparent by being forthright and honest in every interaction to build long-lasting relationships.
rainey shane, co-founder
15+ years commercial real estate experience, mostly in adaptive reuse. Rainey is passionate about anti-trafficking, combatting modern slavery, and is a Rescue Team Operator for child trafficking and forced labor rescue missions.
alex demestihas, co-founder
15+ years commercial real estate experience covering multi-family and large corporate headquarters. Alex is passionate about causes involving human rights and spends his volunteer efforts focused on immigration rights.
our mission is to help real estate make a positive impact on the world
Thank You to Our Founding Sponsors + Donors
Founding sponsors + donors are an exclusive group of organizations that believe in our bold vision and financially support our ability to carry out the vision of leveraging real estate to create a positive social impact in the world.