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
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 unchecked while protecting wrongdoing at the top
Franchisee drops misconduct claim against Keller Williams, Gary Keller
Inga Dow filed notice in US 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
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
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
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 27
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
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
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
by Brad Inman Sep 11
lost, disoriented, perplexed, confused, confusion, sign
Opinion
Broker Teresa Boardman writes that consumers and agents at large have the wrong information and the wrong idea about NAR, especially in the wake of its sexual harassment scandal
by Teresa Boardman Sep 11
Don't let equity fall through the cracks as 'we' rebuild NAR
Opinion
Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the 'we' in NAR's 'That's who we R' slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now
by Lee Davenport Sep 8
Real estate's reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV
Opinion
From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR's unfolding scandal, the industry's reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec
by Edward Svec Sep 6
'Insulting at minimum': Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line
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
Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order
Opinion
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
by Sue Yannaccone Sep 4
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
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
by Christy Murdock Aug 30
Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR's MO
Opinion
The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Aug 30
NAR’s muddled messaging still can't keep up with the facts
Opinion
As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal