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Bob Goldberg emerged with his job as chief executive officer intact — as did other endangered NAR executives — following a hastily assembled emergency meeting in Chicago Thursday to head off growing fallout from swirling sexual harassment allegations leveled at the National Association of Realtors Saturday.
Full-throated support for Goldberg, who many expected to announce his early retirement as a result of the fast-moving scandal, came late Thursday with an official statement from new President Tracy Kasper pledging to repair damage already done — but stopping far short of the massacre some members had called for on message boards and forums following the resignation of predecessor Kenny Parcell two days after a blistering investigation by The New York Times.
“We know there are some who have been hurt, and we acknowledge that it is up to all of us at NAR to make the necessary change to create an atmosphere where they feel safe,” the statement attributed to Kasper said. “The Executive Committee met today to discuss NAR policies and procedures related to complaints of member misconduct. We recognize there is so much work to be done. We will be seeking further input and considerations for action through recommendations of the Executive Committee and the Culture PAG.”
“The consensus among the Executive Committee is we need to rebuild trust with staff and members with meaningful change,” she added. “We are bringing in third party experts to carefully and comprehensively look at what we’re doing now for what works, what needs to be changed and what is missing. We also will support and empower staff in their…