NC REALTORS® REdefined

NC REALTORS® Local Advocacy Director Maurice Brown interviews top-producing real estate agent Kristie Ferguson about her nearly decade-long service—including her tenure as chairperson—on the City of Gastonia Planning Commission. From navigating chaotic, public hearings to mastering long-term comprehensive plans, Ferguson breaks down how real estate pros can step up and use their unique voices to directly shape the future of their local communities.

In this episode, Tommy Dalton, 2026 vice chair of the NC REALTORS® Economic Development Committee, sits down with commercial REALTOR® and EDPNC board member Sheila Knight to dissect North Carolina's booming economic landscape and its direct impact on the housing market.

From analyzing how major job creation drives regional housing demands to highlighting the necessity of infrastructure readiness and proactive local zoning, this conversation provides actionable takeaways on how REALTORS® can take a seat at the decision-making table to help shape community growth across the state.

Join NC REALTORS® General Counsel John Wait as he reviews the 2026 Forms Changes.

In this episode, Tony Harrington and Renzo Bugnatto shatter the myth that global real estate is only for luxury overseas agents, proving that international business shapes the housing market right in your backyard. The duo explains how shifting demographics, foreign manufacturing, and international student recruitment directly drive local residential and commercial demand. They chart the massive growth of North Carolina’s global councils and reveal how plugging into local networks connects you with powerful chambers of commerce and economic developers.

Ready to become a trusted global advisor? Tune in to learn how to get started, including details on the upcoming virtual Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute running August 3rd through August 12th, 2026

From the NC Realtors Redefined archives, local association executives Cynthia Walsh and Darlene Spivey share raw, firsthand accounts of surviving the catastrophic 2018 Hurricane Florence—from waking up to waist-deep floodwaters and escaping via jet helicopter to facing severed cell service and a literal "war zone" back home. Shifting from survival to strategy, they share hard-earned disaster blueprints for real estate professionals, detailing how to weaponize cloud-based setups, build waterproof "go-bags," and deploy effective community relief without getting buried under unwanted supplies.

In this episode, NC REALTORS® General Counsel John Wait breaks down the high-stakes world of modern real estate fraud, warning that even the most seasoned professionals are vulnerable when juggling a million tasks. From the "wonky" grammar of yesterday’s emails to today’s sophisticated AI-driven tactics, John identifies the red flags of fake seller and buyer scams, particularly those targeting vacant land and out-of-state listings.

From our Mobile Mondays group on Facebook, NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section Chair Peter Gallo shares his top tips on what you need to know when working with appraisers.

The real estate "hustle" shouldn't lead to a dead end. In this episode, Brittany Wren, founder of Beyond the Sale, explains why your burnout prevention plan is just as vital as your business plan. Learn to spot the signs of physical and mental exhaustion , identify the triggers that derail your day , and implement high-impact "micro-strategies"—from tech hacks like message pinning to time-blocked mental breaks—to keep your career sustainable. Stop grinding through the "life decline" and start building a business that fuels you instead of draining you

In this episode,Gaby Morello, a North Carolina REALTOR® pulls back the curtain on the "hustle culture" of real estate to discuss something far more vital: mental wellness.

Gaby shares her powerful personal evolution—from a single teen mom surviving on "a million miles a minute" to becoming a Reiki practitioner and sound healer. She dives deep into the reality of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how unhealed trauma often fuels an endless, exhausting chase for professional success.

In this episode Ideas for Real Estate creator Heather Colby shares five creative, low-cost marketing strategies to help agents build momentum during the holiday season. Moving beyond the "forgettable" holiday card, Heather details actionable ideas like creating a local holiday guide, launching a short-form video series on social media, and hosting a charity gift-wrapping event. She emphasizes that the holidays are a prime opportunity to engage your sphere and prospect for new business while others are slowing down. Plus, stay tuned for a special gift—a free Holiday Marketing Kit—to help you implement these tips and set yourself up for a successful 2026.