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.
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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.
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.
NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts
As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal.
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 executives currently sit on.
REX antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow dismissed with prejudice
The case is currently set for trial on Sept. 18, but the National Association of Realtors is no longer a defendant, according to a court order. Some claims against Zillow remain.
Redfin exec: Clear Cooperation is failing to stop pocket listings
Joe Rath is Redfin’s senior director of brokerage operations and head of industry relations. He shared thoughts on Clear Cooperation ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial
The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year.
‘TenDashFive’ Instagram account declares war on agent hate speech
The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies.
How this real estate mentor merges resilience and passion
Find out how marketing expert and industry veteran Marci James blends professional acumen, personal fulfillment and a love for the great outdoors to create a picture-perfect life.