Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

As NAR’s spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years. Continue reading

NAR vows to assess legal risk of current policies

New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR’s board of directors the trade group’s next step will be to develop a “comprehensive” litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules. Continue reading

Judge dismisses Nevada sex harassment case against eXp

Agent Misty Carter filed the case in January. A court order filed this week reveals that all the parties involved have now agreed to have the case permanently dismissed. Continue reading

John Davis settles sex misconduct claims as contempt deadline looms

The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond. Continue reading

Donna Gland, longtime NAR HR Chief, set to retire after 38 years

Some NAR staffers and members had called for Gland’s resignation, alleging she allowed a toxic work environment to flourish. Continue reading

Franchisee drops misconduct claim against Keller Williams, Gary Keller

Inga Dow filed a notice in the U.S. District Court for Northern Texas on Monday dismissing claims against all but former KW CEO John Davis, who she said harassed and abused her while KW did nothing. 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

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

Visionary leaders can save NAR

So-called organized real estate appears to be anything but in NAR’s convoluted structure, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. No wonder so few successful Realtors are willing to get involved. 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