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NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

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Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading →

NAR NXT: Everything to know as the annual conference begins

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The National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT Conference is gearing up for a week in Anaheim, California. Here’s a rundown of the schedule plus the sessions and events you can’t afford to miss. Continue reading →

Jury finds in favor of homeseller plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett trial

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Jurors on Tuesday shocked the real estate industry, awarding damages adding up to $5.36 billion to homesellers after deliberating for 2 hours and 28 minutes. Continue reading →

Full court press: What to know as the commission battle starts today

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The allegations, the high-profile witnesses slated to testify and all the evidence the jury will and won’t see — it’s all here as the long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial unfolds this week. Continue reading →

Stakes are incalculable for NAR as bombshell commission trial looms

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →