Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order

President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes. 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

As NAR scandal unfolds, keep up with Inman’s latest coverage here

From Janelle Brevard’s harassment suit to the fallout that ensued following the resignation of National Association of Realtors president Kenny Parcell, stay up to date with NAR coverage here. Continue reading

Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR’s MO

The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Agents: Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the ‘beginning’ of fixing NAR

Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members. 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

Sexual harassment claims against NAR may not be settled just yet

Last week at Connect, Brad Inman dropped the biggest bombshell of the conference when he told a rapt audience about a text message he’d received involving The New York Times, Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Top women real estate leaders spell out sexual harassment

“Enough is enough,” say some of the industry’s top female leaders and members of Awesome Females in Real Estate, who are putting the industry on notice about sexual harassment. Read their suggested solutions for inappropriate behavior. Continue reading

Court refuses Gary Keller’s request to merge John Davis lawsuits

A fraud lawsuit filed by Davis against Keller, Keller Williams and Josh Team will continue separately from a sexual misconduct suit filed by Inga Dow against Davis, Keller, and KW. Continue reading

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading