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

Mutiny inside NAR as staffers call for resignations of top executives

Employees of the trade group demanded the departures of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and head of HR Donna Gland on Monday. Continue reading

NAR loses ‘Great Place to Work’ distinction on heels of Chicago rally

A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its “Great Place to Work” merit. Continue reading

Everyone is confused about NAR. Just look at the comments section

Broker Teresa Boardman writes that the lack of transparency from NAR and its leadership has led to a disconnect between agents and consumers. Many perceptions and misconceptions are rampant, and it could spell disaster for the future of NAR. 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

Real estate’s reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV

From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR’s unfolding scandal, the industry’s reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec. Continue reading

‘Insulting at minimum’: Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line

Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims. Continue reading

NAR’s no-good, very bad week (and what’s next): The Download

This has been an action-packed week in real estate. As always, The Download is here to help you catch up on the latest NAR developments. 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