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The president of the embattled National Association of Realtors, Tracy Kasper, announced on Monday she would step down alleging blackmail, according to the association.

Tracy Kasper is the latest leader to depart the embattled organization that represents 1.5 million members. President-elect Kevin Sears will replace her, the association said.

The National Association of Realtors is grappling with more turmoil in its top leadership ranks just over two months after the trade group’s CEO stepped down well before his planned retirement.

Tracy Kasper claims she was threatened with disclosure of a “past personal, non-financial matter” unless she stepped down. She reported it to police.

NAR President Tracy Kasper has resigned, blaming a blackmail threat.

A prominent Realtor with longtime Treasure Valley ties has stepped down from her position as president of the National Association of Realtors.

The president of the embattled National Association of Realtors, Tracy Kasper, announced on Monday she would step down, alleging blackmail, according to\ufeff the association.

Kevin Sears, an agent from Springfield, Mass., will become president immediately.

Tracy Kasper has led the organization since August, when she took over after the previous president resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a "threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR."