Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way
Opinion
'Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,' writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. 'But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power'
by Teri Conrad Aug 29
Agents: Kenny Parcell's resignation is the 'beginning' of fixing NAR
Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell's resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members
NAR President Kenny Parcell resigns after NYT exposé
Two days after The New York Times' investigative report about alleged rampant sexual misconduct at National Association of Realtors, President Kenny Parcell has resigned
by Marian McPherson Aug 28
'Just being boys': Let's talk about NAR's problematic culture
Opinion
How can we fix NAR? By using NAR President Kenny Parcell's own words, recognizing the problems and holding each other accountable
by Rachael Hite Aug 28
NAR's sexual harassment spin isn't fooling anyone. Here's why
Opinion
In the days leading up to the Times exposé, NAR laid a virtual bread-crumb trail for digital damage control around the topic of sexual harassment
by Christy Murdock Aug 28
NAR harassment, retaliation and evasion revealed in Times exposé
In interviews with 29 current and former NAR employees and leaders, including 19 who said they endured sexual harassment on the job, The New York Times described wrongdoing running not only through the trade organization but the subsidiaries and boards its executives currently sit on
Sexual harassment claims against NAR may not be settled just yet
Opinion
Last week at Connect, Brad Inman dropped the biggest bombshell of the week when he told a rapt audience about a text message he'd received involving The New York Times, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 16
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
NAR hunkers down as agents push back: The Download
This week: As NAR dismisses harassment claims, women in the industry speak up about what they've seen — up close and personal
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
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
Woman withdraws case accusing NAR, Kenny Parcell of harassment
Janelle Brevard initially sued the National Association of Realtors, claiming her firing was a form of harassment and retaliation. The case ended Thursday, though many questions still remain
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
Women make up 66% of NAR's membership. Is it serving you?
Opinion
As the National Association of Realtors doubles down to support bad behavior in its leadership, women see the organization's response as part of a larger problem endemic to the industry
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
Real estate leadership is in hot water: The Download
Opinion
This week: What the hell is going on in the real estate industry? And, more importantly, what are you going to do about it?
by Christy Murdock Jun 30
Suit accuses NAR and its president of sexual, racial discrimination
The suit claims NAR fired a Black employee after she broke off a relationship with then-president-elect Kenny Parcell. NAR said it rejects the claims
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28