A lawsuit filed by Michael Steckling alleges Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg offered Steckling’s wife, Paige, cash, a Park City home and other financial support beginning in January 2025, which the complaint says helped end the couple’s marriage. The filing claims more than $500,000 in cash was offered and references a $2–3 million Park City home and email instructions to access $1.5 million in installments. Real Brokerage denies the claims and says Paige was never an employee, while Poleg acknowledges an email but denies interfering; the plaintiff seeks at least $5 million in damages.
Real Brokerage CEO Accused Of Offering Cash And Park City Home To Employee’s Wife, Lawsuit Says
Married real estate mogul allegedly offered aide millions to leave husband, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit filed by Michael Steckling alleges that Tamir Poleg, chief executive of Real Brokerage, repeatedly pursued Steckling’s wife, Paige Steckling, with substantial financial incentives and promises beginning in January 2025. The complaint contends those actions contributed to the end of the couple’s marriage. Real Brokerage is described in the filing as a company valued at roughly $886 million.
Allegations and Timeline
The complaint alleges Poleg — identified in the suit as Paige Steckling’s superior or an associate — offered more than $500,000 in cash along with a Park City, Utah, home valued between $2 million and $3 million. It further claims Poleg provided email instructions for accessing $1.5 million in two installments: $800,000 immediately and $700,000 at a later date. According to the filing, Poleg sold more than $600,000 worth of Real Brokerage stock in early February 2025, which the plaintiff says was used to fund the proposed payments.
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The suit also recounts that Poleg arranged travel and meetings with Paige Steckling in multiple locations, alleging a Miami hotel booking in February 2025 and additional meetings in Las Vegas, Park City and California prior to the alleged financial offers. Court records cited in the complaint show Paige Steckling filed for divorce in February 2025.
Responses From Parties
Real Brokerage has disputed the lawsuit’s claims. In a statement to the press the company asserted that Paige Steckling "is not, and was never, an employee of Real," and that Poleg "never paid Ms. Steckling any money." The company described the lawsuit as "without merit and filled with inaccuracies."
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Poleg acknowledged sending an email referenced in the complaint but denied the broader allegations. He told media outlets that the email does not support the lawsuit’s portrayal and said there was "no offers, no romance, no interference." Poleg said any financial discussions involved support Paige had requested and denied interfering in the Stecklings’ marriage.
Paige Steckling, speaking to the Daily Mail, confirmed her divorce but disputed the lawsuit’s characterization: "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."
Legal Claims And Stakes
Michael Steckling is suing Poleg for alienation of affection and is seeking at least $5 million in damages. The lawsuit raises questions about workplace boundaries and conduct by high-profile executives, and the case will likely turn on the evidence of payments, communications and the timeline of events cited in the complaint.
What Happens Next
The allegations remain contested. The company and Poleg have denied wrongdoing, while the plaintiff pursues civil claims in court. As with any pending litigation, outcomes will depend on discovery, witness testimony and documentary evidence presented in court.
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