A shocking lawsuit has revealed that Tamir Poleg, the CEO of Utah-based real estate firm Real Brokerage, allegedly attempted to lure a married employee into an affair by offering her millions of dollars.
The lawsuit, filed by Paige Steckling's husband, Michael Steckling, claims that Poleg tried to persuade Paige, a married mother of two who worked for him, to leave her husband in exchange for a life of luxury.
According to the Daily Mail, the CEO offered Paige more than $3 million, including a $1.5 million home in Park City, Utah, alongside promises of further financial support and extravagant trips.
Michael accuses Poleg of repeatedly attempting to undermine his marriage by persistently pursuing his ex-wife, whom he divorced in 2025.
In the court documents, he claims that his marriage was stable until Poleg began making advances, including allegedly selling $600,000 worth of Real Brokerage stock to finance his efforts to win over her.
Michael's lawsuit details a particularly brazen offer made in January 2025, which included not only the $1.5 million house but also promises to "take care of her needs" if she left her husband.
Poleg Responds to Allegations
In a company-wide message sent this week, Poleg addressed the lawsuit publicly, admitting to a brief romantic relationship with Paige after he separated from his wife.
However, he firmly denied the specific allegations regarding the $1.5 million offer, claiming that it was a gesture of financial support she had requested. Poleg also denied offering Paige any real estate or bribes in exchange for ending her marriage.
“These claims lack merit and are filled with inaccuracies,” Poleg stated in his message. “I view this lawsuit as a clear attempt to exploit my public standing for personal reasons, and I continue to reject any suggestion of wrongdoing.”
Poleg also acknowledged that he had emailed his employee instructions on how to access the $1.5 million but maintained that the offer was not part of a plan to convince her to leave her husband.
He further stated that the meetings mentioned in the lawsuit were purely work-related, despite Michael’s claims that they were attempts to undermine his marriage.
Paige, meanwhile, issued a statement to The Real Deal, stating that she was "confident" the legal process would address any inaccuracies in the lawsuit.
Financial Fallout and Legal Implications
Michael is seeking $5 million in damages related to the collapse of his marriage.
Despite Poleg’s denials, the allegations have sparked intense scrutiny, particularly given his status as CEO of one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the country.
The mogul's firm, Real Brokerage, has been valued at nearly $886 million, but the company has faced its share of challenges.
Most recently, Real's stock has dropped more than 22 percent in the past year. Poleg has sold millions of dollars in stock, and the company's largest investor, Insight Partners, reduced its holdings by 10 percent earlier than originally planned.
In addition to this lawsuit, Poleg has previously been involved in another legal battle. In June 2024, former Chief Financial Officer Michelle Ressler filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and wrongful termination after she pushed back against alleged issues with Poleg's business practices.
That case was settled in November 2024.