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• “As a result of the recent threat and given the significance of this moment for myself, my family and the organization, it is again time for me to put the interests of NAR first.” President-elect Kevin Sears will step into the role of NAR president, effective immediately, it said..
• Headquarters of the National Association of Realtors at 430 N. Michigan Ave.Jim Vondruska For The Sun-Times“The leadership team is deeply concerned about any attempt to undermine its governance and, as a result, is taking steps to protect the integrity of the organization,” NAR said..
• A spokesperson for the organization declined to comment beyond what was included in the release.Kasper’s resignation is the latest shakeup at the top of the embattled organization within the last few months..
• Her predecessor, Kenny Parcell, resigned his post as president in August after The New York Times interviewed people who said he forced physical contact on females and sent lewd photos and texts..
• Parcell denied the charges.Weeks later, CEO Bob Goldberg stepped down from the trade association months earlier than he intended amid calls from critics who were pushing for his departure following the Times investigation of Parcell..
• Goldberg, who spent 30 years with the organization, had previously announced that he planned to retire when his contract expired at the end of 2024..