The president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) abruptly resigned on Monday, claiming he was threatened, sources reported. Statement from the group.
Tracy Kasper said she recently received “threats to expose past personal and non-financial issues” unless she “compromised” her position with the association. She chose to report her threats to law enforcement and resign immediately.
“As Chairman and as a long-time member of NAR, I have always put NAR’s interests first. Given the consequences of recent threats and the importance of this moment for myself, my family, and the organization. It is then time to once again put NAR’s interests first,” she said in a statement.
“Therefore, it is with a mixture of gratitude and heavy hearts that I have decided to immediately tender my resignation as president of your company,” she continued. “Doing so will allow our leadership team to take the reins and move forward to deliver the changes we have all worked so hard to make over the past few months. , our staff, and our association in good hands.”
Kasper assumed the leadership position in August after his predecessor, Kenny Purcell, was fired. Allegation of sexual harassment Published in the New York Times. The group's chief executive, Bob Goldberg, also resigned in November.
The group also faces legal scrutiny over its organizational practices. In October, The group was found to be responsible. It sought $1.8 billion in damages over collusion among its members to keep real estate agents' commissions high.
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