Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of REALTORS®, breaks down NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, discusses buyer resilience and shifting market power for sellers, and offers advice on what real estate professionals should look for when interpreting market data.

NAR President Kevin Sears dives into the energy at NAR NXT and shares candid reflections on the state of the real estate industry, personal leadership lessons and the conversations shaping the future.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares his predictions on economic policy under the newly elected president, discusses the affordability crisis, weighs in on potential Fed rate cuts and assesses the housing inventory landscape going into 2025 and beyond.

You’ve worked hard to earn real estate certifications and designations to stay competitive in today’s real estate market. But how can you turn your professional designations into real value for your clients? Broker-associate Jay Quigley from Tampa, Florida and broker-owner Charlene Roberge from Springfield, Ohio join host Marki Lemons Ryhal to discuss the strategies they use to show the benefits of working with a certified professional.

This episode is sponsored by NAR's Center for REALTOR® Development.

Smart homes can offer a wealth of conveniences and customized experiences for your clients. However, smart home devices also can serve as an entry point for cyber criminals to access your clients’ sensitive data. Host Tracey Hawkins discusses with two real estate pros in the smart home market how to highlight the conveniences while mitigating the potential risks.   

Sometimes, a pause in your business is exactly what you need to refresh and renew. Whether because of an illness, family emergency, vacation or an unplanned life event, you should set your business up so you can commit to “turning off.” But you may need to combat the fear of loosening the reins and turning your clients over to someone else while you’re gone. Host Marki Lemons Ryhal and two real estate pros discuss smart ways to step aside when you need to take a break from your business.  

This episode is sponsored by NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness.  

Safety in the real estate profession is often framed around the perspective of residential agents. But commercial agents also need to think about their well-being in the field. Commercial agents deal with different kinds of clients, properties and transactions, so they have distinct safety considerations. Host Tracey Hawkins discusses the nuances between residential and commercial safety with two commercial agents who discuss the precautions they take. 

This episode is sponsored by FOREWARN.

Link:  https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/staying-safe-in-the-commercial-real-estate-space

“Psychological safety,” the concept of an open environment in which you feel comfortable speaking up about anything that bothers you, is a growing conversation in the real estate industry. How can brokers create psychological safety within their companies, and what can agents do to support this culture? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal discusses with two safety and wellness experts who say REALTOR® Safety Month is the perfect time to start thinking about your plan. 

Get more real estate safety resources at nar.realtor/safety. 

Now that practice changes are part of a new reality for your real estate business, what does it look like to move forward with confidence as you adjust your operations and conversations with home buyers and sellers? You’re likely prepared for the potential challenges, but you also need to focus on where the opportunities lie. Host Marki Lemons Ryhal discusses with two broker-owners how real estate professionals can navigate the road ahead. 

Cybercrime, including phishing scams, fake online property schemes and wire fraud, is a major threat to the real estate industry. Yet most consumers say real estate professionals are not educating them enough about the risks, according to recent data. You need to have conversations with your clients about cybersecurity, set expectations for how you will operate and create a plan of action in case you encounter something suspicious, like a potentially fake email. What’s the best way to approach these conversations, and what should your talking points be? Host Tracey Hawkins explores the safety practices that can help you and your clients with two real estate pros who have dealt with cyber threats in their transactions. And don’t miss the REALTORS® Land Institute webinar hosted by Hawkins, “Artificial Intelligence & Fraud Prevention,” on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. CT. This episode is sponsored by Forewarn.

Link: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/are-safety-apps-effective-in-an-emergency

Get more tips about cybersecurity at https://www.nar.realtor/data-privacy-security