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
Appraisal Institute ousts vice president amid ongoing turmoil
Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute's 28-member board, less than 2 weeks after an NYT exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations
by Taylor Anderson May 22
Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs
Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of employees
by Matt Carter May 13
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
Court dismisses NAR accuser's retaliation claims — except one
Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders
Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
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
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Howard Lorber disclosed broker relationships in board investigation
Before his retirement, Lorber allegedly underwent a 5-hour-long internal inquiry, Bloomberg reported, during which he revealed relationships with Jennine Gourin and Jessica Cohen
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
NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
Former NAR employee seeks $1M in new lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for the Realtors Information Network, filed suit after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probe into her racial and sexual harassment claims
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
Report documents culture of harassment at Guaranteed Rate
A 'Chicago Tribune' investigation included accounts from former employees who described incidents of sexual harassment, misogyny and bullying
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
eXp Realty
A judge dismissed eXp Realty and founder Glenn Sanford from a sexual assault lawsuit that claimed both entities ignored the alleged actions of 2 star real estate agents for financial gain
by Marian McPherson May 29
TikTok says men think about Rome. Women's #RomanEmpire? Safety
Opinion
Meeting prospects, holding open houses, going to industry events — women have to think about safety daily, trainer Rachael Hite writes. They don't have time for Julius Caesar
by Rachael Hite Mar 8