Real Estate CEO Accused of Offering $3 Million to Employee to Divorce Husband
US real estate CEO accused of offering married employee $3 million to leave her husband.
A prominent U.S. real estate executive is facing serious allegations after a lawsuit claimed he offered a female subordinate over $3 million in cash, stock, and luxury perks to leave her husband. Tamir Poleg, CEO of Real Brokerage, is accused of making the proposal to Paige Steckling, a married mother of two who worked under him, according to the complaint filed by her husband, Michael Steckling.
The lawsuit alleges that Poleg used company resources to fund his “indecent proposal,” including real estate deals, high-end travel, and a $1.5-million home in Park City, Utah. According to the filing, the attempts began in January 2025 and intensified over several weeks, with Poleg reportedly selling $600,000 worth of Real Brokerage stock to fund the offer. He allegedly also booked a hotel room in Miami for himself and Paige Steckling, though it remains unclear whether she accepted the invitation.
Paige Steckling confirmed her divorce in a statement but denied that the lawsuit accurately reflects the circumstances of her separation. “My marriage ended for personal reasons, and the claims made in this lawsuit do not reflect the reality of those circumstances. I’m confident the legal process will address any inaccuracies,” she told The Daily Mail. Michael Steckling, however, contends that his marriage was intact until Poleg began pursuing his wife and is seeking $5 million in damages.
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Poleg has publicly denied any wrongdoing, stating, “No offers, no romance, no interference.” He claimed that his communication with Paige Steckling was meant as financial assistance she requested and emphasized that he was unaware of any genuine affection between the couple. According to him, Paige Steckling had expressed dissatisfaction with her marriage prior to the alleged proposal.
The lawsuit highlights the potential ethical and legal complications when workplace boundaries are allegedly crossed by high-ranking executives. As the case proceeds in court, it is expected to draw scrutiny both for corporate governance and for the use of company assets in personal disputes. Legal experts note that the outcome could set a precedent regarding accountability for executives’ actions involving subordinate employees.
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