Job loss in real estate: A man carries a box of his belongings after being fired, symbolizing the risks agents face when personal opinions on social media.
Opinion
Trainer Rachael Hite says real estate agents must focus their digital presence on real estate, rather than their personal opinions
by Rachael Hite Sep 25
NAR downplays former employee's amended retaliation complaint
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote
The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities
Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote
NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
Changes would offer a specific definition of 'harassment' and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial
Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October
NAR to require workplace behavior training for volunteer leaders
Approved handily, the proposal was one of 11 from NAR's Culture Transformation Commission, a group founded a year ago in the wake of accusations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
17 things every agent needs to hear in their career
Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she'd gotten when she was just starting out
by Rachael Hite Oct 14
Redfin leaves NAR — and calls on its brokers and agents to follow suit
In a message to employees on Monday, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman cited NAR's harassment scandal and other grievances as reasons for calling on 1,800 Realtors to cancel memberships
by Ben Verde Oct 2
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 long before the Brevard lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 8
NAR's no-good, very bad week (and what's next): The Download
Opinion
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
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
Top women real estate leaders spell out sexual harassment
'Enough is enough,' say some of the industry’s top female leaders and Awesome Females in Real Estate group members. Here's what they want you to know about sexual harassment
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 7
Stop sexual harassment lip service. You've shown us who you R
Opinion
If, as an industry leader, you only care about female agents' production, and not their safety, think about what that makes you. We already know who you are
by Andi Blackwell Aug 4
Is this really who we 'R'? 
Opinion
In the face of new harassment allegations at the highest levels of leadership, where is the outrage? Is this who we are as Realtors?
by Valerie Garcia Jul 7