Stakes are incalculable for NAR as bombshell commission trial looms

Next week’s long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett commission trial is only the most immediate threat to real estate’s most powerful trade organization as it navigates a series of existential challenges. Continue reading

Volunteer leaders, Parcell included, focus of leaked 2022 NAR memo

Coupled with findings of an internal investigation made public this month, the memo addressed to Donna Gland reveals NAR was aware of a “hostile, toxic work environment” as early as March 2022. Continue reading

Lawyer’s letter offers glimpse into NAR’s internal harassment probe

A July letter from Polsinelli, the outside counsel tapped to investigate misconduct at NAR’s behest, found evidence of “creepy” and “disrespectful” behavior that, until now, had not been made public. Continue reading

‘Trust has been broken’: New NAR President vows to rebuild in video

National Association of Realtors President Tracy Kasper released the 5-minute video on Thursday outlining the organization’s plan to address sexual misconduct charges and rebuild broken trust. Continue reading

NAR throws support behind Bob Goldberg in face of growing unrest

Support for the embattled CEO, who many expected to announce his early retirement as a result of a fast-moving harassment scandal, came late Thursday with a statement from new president Tracy Kasper. Continue reading

5 massive NYT takeaways NAR can’t escape

Debra Kamin’s New York Times exposé details a culture of harassment, intimidation and denial at the National Association of Realtors. Christy Murdock digs into five key takeaways. Continue reading

NAR harassment, retaliation and evasion revealed in Times exposé

In interviews with 29 current and former NAR employees, including 19 who claimed to have endured sexual harassment on the job, The New York Times described wrongdoing running not only through the organization but the subsidiaries and boards its executi… Continue reading

Woman withdraws case accusing NAR, Kenny Parcell of harassment

Janelle Brevard initially sued the National Association of Realtors, claiming her firing was a form of harassment and retaliation. The case ended Thursday, though many questions still remain. Continue reading

NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash

The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to “reject” claims made by a former employee. Continue reading