As the real estate market shifts and member needs evolve, Nevada REALTORS® is stepping into a bold new chapter, and this summer marks the start of that transformation.

From physical events that bring people face-to-face to a major website overhaul focused on consumer education, the organization is embracing the future while doubling down on what matters most. 

In this episode, our podcast producer Matt Johnson, and our Marketing and Communications Director Amanda Powell step out from behind the scenes to chat about the new initiatives rolling out this season. 

It’s not just about more events or prettier websites. It’s about redefining the role of a real estate association in a world where trust, connection, and human experience matter more than automation.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the work we’re doing to ensure Nevada REALTORS® stay relevant, resourceful, and resilient.

The consumer shift is happening nationwide and it’s coming to the Nevada REALTORS® website. While our members are still our top priority, we want to make sure homebuyers are seeing all the resources available to them. -Amanda Powell

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• A website for consumers, not members  Why would a member-led organization pivot its website away from its members, and what does that signal about market trends? 
• A meaningful initiative  What happens when real estate leaders trade contracts and closings for hard hats and hammers? 
• The real reason in-person events are making a major comeback  In a world addicted to AI and automation, why are physical gatherings becoming more valuable, not less? 

About Your Host

Amanda Powell is the Marketing and Communications Director at Nevada REALTORS®. Visit the new website https://nevadarealtors.org/. 

Check out this episode on Apple, Spotify, or on our website  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Nevada lawmakers are racing toward the next big deadline, and housing legislation is right in the thick of it.

With the second house deadline coming up, some of the most talked-about housing bills are shifting, stalling, or inching forward with key amendments. 

From tenant payment options to eviction records and even a quiet push for rent control, a lot is happening behind the scenes, and it’s moving fast.

We’ve been tracking these bills closely, advocating for fair housing policy while making sure the voices of Realtors and homeowners are heard. 

How do restrictions on landlords make housing more expensive? Which bill amendments have we advocated for? 

In this episode, we go through the latest developments at the Nevada Legislature, breaking down what bills are evolving, what’s getting pushback, and what it all means for property owners, managers, and tenants. 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• The truth about landlord fees AB 121 aims to force transparency in lease agreements. Is it going too far, or not far enough? 
• Rent control workaround Could AB 44 become a backdoor to rent control in Nevada, and why are Realtors pushing back hard? 
• The real cost of making evictions harder AB 201 proposes automatic sealing of evictions after one year. But could that make tenant screening even harder? Could this end up hurting the very renters these bills aim to protect?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected]. 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Real estate is a mighty industry, but even the mightiest can face a catastrophic end when they don’t evolve.

NAR’s CEO, Nykia Wright, saw it happen in journalism. 

Now she’s determined to make sure real estate doesn’t follow the same path.

The market—and the industry as a whole— is going through a critical time. 

We have seen massive disruption in recent years. Legal, structural, reputational, and technological changes are just a few of the forces challenging our future.

Every organization that touches real estate is rethinking its strategy and experience to meet changing member demands.

The question is: how can associations get strong enough to withstand disruption and truly future-proof themselves?

Ultimately, it’s about keeping agents at the center and empowering successful transactions. 

So, how is NAR evolving to meet this moment? How do we reimagine the association experience? And how can local, state, and national associations work together to move the industry forward?

In this episode, Nykia Wright shares how the Association is responding to today’s challenges and what it will take to lead the industry into the future.

Coming from journalism, I’ve seen the catastrophic end to an industry that used to be mighty. Understanding that that can happen to any industry keeps me motivated. -Nykia Wright

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• No industry is too big to fail How did Nykia’s front-row seat to journalism’s collapse shape her approach to leading NAR?
• Reimagining the Association from the inside out A lot has changed in real estate lately. What’s NAR doing to strengthen itself in the face of legal, structural, and reputational challenges?
• A new era for the member experience NAR wants to reimagine what being a member looks like. What does it mean to meet members where they are, and how will their experience with NAR change?
• The real job of NAR’s CEO Nykia puts it plainly: her job is to help you get to your next transaction. How is she building an organization that delivers on that promise?

Guest Bio

Nykia Wright is the CEO of The National Association of REALTORS®. Nykia brings a breadth of executive leadership and strategic advisory experience with her. Before assuming the role in November of 2023, Nykia was the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the oldest continuously published news publication in the state of Illinois. As CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, she led the newspaper through a sweeping digital transformation and a merger with WBEZ (Chicago Public Media). She is a recognized leader in the journalism industry who was responsible for managing significant disruption, driving change, and implementing digital transformation at the newspaper.​ Before joining the Sun-Times, Nykia was a strategy and business transformation professional with more than 15 years’ experience advising and leading companies and teams for operational, financial, and performance improvement projects. Visit https://www.nar.realtor/ to learn more. 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Now that deadline day has passed in the Nevada Legislative Session, we’re starting to see which bills made it—and which ones didn’t.

Out of the bills we’ve been keeping an eye on, quite a few have dropped off. Technically, nothing’s officially dead until the end of the session, but let’s be real, some of these aren’t coming back.

In this episode, we’re talking about four bills that are basically done. From one that aimed to limit corporate homeownership to another proposing a statewide rental registry, these bills had good intentions. But in the end, they weren’t the right fit for Nevada.

Whether it was vague language, risky implementation, or unintended consequences, these proposals could have hurt the housing market and made things harder for homeowners and property owners across the state.

We break down what these bills were all about, why they didn’t move forward, and what it means for the rest of the session.

Affordability in real estate matters, but we also don’t want to stagnate the marketplace. -Chris Bishop

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• The problem is SB-242 What happens when a well-meaning bill threatens private property rights and risks derailing the real estate market?
• Rent control rejected (again) We want to make housing more affordable, but rent control won’t do that. Why is more construction the better solution? 
• The problem with a rental registry Could creating a registry of rental properties actually do more harm than good by targeting certain groups?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimjessa/. 

Christopher Bishop is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of industry experience. He currently serves as the General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group, where he leads a top-performing team of agents and brokers, helping them achieve exceptional results in the competitive Las Vegas market. Chris also currently serves as Vice Chair of the Nevada REALTORS® Legislative Committee. Christopher’s career includes a prestigious role as the President of the Nevada Association of REALTORS in 2020, where he worked to advance the real estate profession across the state. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-bishop-98b37623/

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

The real estate industry is evolving faster than ever. 

From the ripple effects of the NAR settlement to rising consumer expectations and the rapid adoption of smarter tech, agents are facing a landscape that looks nothing like it did even a year ago. 

The rules have changed—literally and figuratively—and the old way of doing business just won’t cut it anymore.

But here’s the good news: for agents willing to adapt, get crystal clear on the value they provide, and leverage data as a strategic advantage, this moment presents an incredible opportunity. 

In fact, there’s never been a better time to stand out.

In this special roundup episode, we’re diving back into three of our most-downloaded conversations—with Sam DeBord (CEO of RESO), James Dwiggins (CEO of NextHome), and Diego Sanchez (President of Housing Wire). 

Each one offers practical, forward-looking strategies to help you stay competitive, stay relevant, and most importantly, get paid in today’s market.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to simplify the chaos of MLSs, platforms, and data systems so you can focus on doing great work

• What makes buyers pay in the post-settlement landscape—and how to build a premium service

• The key data points you need to watch to stay ahead of market shifts

• Why tech and AI won’t replace you—but agents who use them will leave you behind

• How to avoid missteps in a fast-changing regulatory environment

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

The Nevada legislative session has reached a key milestone - the bill introduction deadline is now behind us. 

That means all proposed bills should have been submitted to the Assembly or Senate by now. 

However, the process isn’t over yet. 

The bills will now move from the Assembly to the Senate, where they may be amended, and we'll take a look at those changes once they come back.

One bill we’re paying close attention to is AB 540. 

This bill intends to find a solution for the supply side of real estate and encourage move-up home buying, which will free up much-needed entry-level inventory.

Ultimately, the supply issue needs to be tackled from multiple angles, and we believe this bill will make a huge difference. 

What other bills are we keeping up with as an association? In this episode, current Legislative Chair Azim Jessa and past Legislative Chair Keith Lynam return. They talk through the latest updates from the 2025 session. 

We always had a history of truly entry-level homes, we don’t have that anymore. Without it, you can’t have step-up home ownership. -Keith Lynam

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• It’s not soup yet Just because we’ve passed the bill deadline doesn’t mean the process is done. What happens next?
• We need affordable and attainable housing  Housing supply is an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed on multiple fronts. How can the state encourage move-up home buying?
• The insurance crisis As homeowner’s insurance becomes harder to get, we’ve seen the rise of fragmented or piecemeal coverage. How would this harm the consumer and our housing market?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimjessa/. 

Keith Lynam is Vice President of Industry Disruption with the Signature Real Estate Group. Keith is a Past President of the Nevada REALTORS® (NVR), the largest trade organization in Nevada as well as a Past President of Las Vegas REALTORS®. Keith was named Nevada REALTOR® of the year for 2019 and LVR REALTOR® of the year in 2012. Lynam is the only REALTOR® to have served as NVR Legislative Chairman for three sessions, 2009, 2013 and 2023. He also served as NVR REALTOR® Political Action Committee Chairman in 2014 and 2015. Before becoming a REALTOR® in 2004, Lynam owned one of Nevada’s largest independent public affairs firms running over 80 political campaigns and directing the communications and legislative affairs efforts of some of the largest corporations in the West. Through his custom designed coaching program #BOOMPRODUCERJOURNEY, he has assisted hundreds of top producing RE agents achieve their ultimate balance in their lives.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-lynam-2a4334/. 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and the Corporate Broker/co-founder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

We are a third of the way through the 2025 legislative session, and there are a few more key bills we’re monitoring. These bills affect us as real estate professionals, but also protect consumers and support private property rights. 

A really important bill that’s moving through legislation is centered on secondary fire insurance and how it’s affecting homeowners’ insurance. 

In light of the recent uptick in fires in Nevada and California, insurance companies are increasing rates or even canceling their coverage. As we know, homes can’t be sold without insurance. This will affect the health of our market and people’s ability to achieve and hold onto the dream of homeownership. The last thing our market and consumers need is a rash of foreclosures because homeowners’ insurance has become unaffordable. 

How can this issue be addressed? What other bills do we need to be aware of right now? 

In this episode, Nevada REALTORS® Legislative Chair, Azim Jessa is joined by former Legislative Chair and real estate legend, Keith Lynam. In this weekly legislative recap, we put the spotlight on 4 bills that have come up in the legislative session.  

Insurance companies are withdrawing, canceling and increasing rates, and it’s causing an affordability issue in real estate. We certainly don’t want to see a rash of foreclosures because homeowners’ insurance is too expensive. -Azim Jessa

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• Insurance and affordability  In the last couple of years, homeowners’ insurance has gotten harder for consumers to get. How does this affect the health of our real estate market?
• The problem with limiting corporate buyers  While we certainly don’t want Nevada to turn into a town of renters, why is it important not to limit who can buy homes and why?
• How to improve our inventory There are many neighborhoods in the state that require revitalization. How can this be achieved? 

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimjessa/. 

Keith Lynam is Vice President of Industry Disruption with the Signature Real Estate Group. Keith is a Past President of the Nevada REALTORS® (NVR), the largest trade organization in Nevada as well as a Past President of Las Vegas REALTORS®. Keith was named Nevada REALTOR® of the year for 2019 and LVR REALTOR® of the year in 2012. Lynam is the only REALTOR® to have served as NVR Legislative Chairman for three sessions, 2009, 2013 and 2023. He also served as NVR REALTOR® Political Action Committee Chairman in 2014 and 2015. Before becoming a REALTOR® in 2004, Lynam owned one of Nevada’s largest independent public affairs firms running over 80 political campaigns and directing the communications and legislative affairs efforts of some of the largest corporations in the West. Through his custom designed coaching program #BOOMPRODUCERJOURNEY, he has assisted hundreds of top producing RE agents achieve their ultimate balance in their lives.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-lynam-2a4334/. 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

Real estate is a high-visibility, high-pressure industry that requires us to go out and create business for ourselves. 

Unfortunately, the demands of the job often leave agents suffering from burnout and struggling to balance family, business and their wellbeing. 

How do we break out of burnout and set and achieve our goals but in a healthier way? For better or worse, whatever our current reality is, our mindset got us here. In order to run a business that doesn’t wear us down, we have to fix our mental hygiene first. 

From there, we can start to set better goals - goals that won’t destroy our health and compromise our families. 

Ultimately, mindset is the key to success in every area of our lives. 

We can have all the right real estate strategies in the world, but without mindset, we won’t be able to hold onto that success long-term. 

How do we get the buy-in of our families in our goals? 

In this episode, we’re joined by mom, wife, REALTOR® and certified Life Coach, Christal Allen-Harrahill. She shares how agents can avoid the trap of burnout and how to build a business that won’t break you down later. 

If we’re going about strategy with a messy mindset and not paying attention to our mental hygiene, we can have all the strategies in the world, but it’s not going to work. -Christal Allen-Harrahill

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• Clear communication = kind communication  As agents, we often communicate while trying to manage the other person’s reaction or control the outcome. How do we allow the other person to have the dignity of their own process? 
• How to collaborate with your family for your success Entrepreneurs often struggle with not being there for their children and disappointing them. What causes disappointment and how can we avoid it?
• Work with your fear  Most people think they need to avoid fear or shut it down. Why do we need to create a way to process our negative emotions and use them to get better? 
• Slow down to speed up  In real estate, it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure and fast-pace of the business. Could we get better results by slowing down?

Guest Bio

Christal Allen-Harrahill is a mom, wife, REALTOR® and certified Life Coach. As a REALTOR®, Christal specializes in homeowners looking to sell West of the 15, and buyers looking to buy West of the 15. As a native Las Vegan she’s seen the Valley grow over the years. As a life coach, Christal helps her clients breakup with burnout. Christal defines burnout as going after a goal or making a change in your life at the expense of your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. To learn more and to work with Christal, visit https://christalallen.com. 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify  and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

In the current Nevada legislative session, there are several housing and real estate related bills agents need to be aware of. 

We believe some of these bills are exactly what the state needs in order to keep our housing market healthy. 

Other bills, on the other hand, might do more harm than good and actually end up hurting the market and ultimately, the consumer. 

From bills that deal with single family investment to rent control, what’s our perspective on these bills as an association? 

What are the implications of each bill? In this episode, Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®,  Azim Jessa returns to give us the latest update on the legislative session. 

Rent control won’t do anything to lower housing prices. It will just create a new floor and stop people from moving around which is one of the things that will lower prices. -Azim Jessa

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• The problem with rent control How would rent control affect the Nevada housing market? Would it help or hurt the consumer in the long run?
• Don’t challenge consumer convenience  Why is Nevada REALTORS® against bills that put restrictions on investment and impact a homeowner’s ability to sell their home quickly? 
• How to solve the housing shortageAdding inventory to the Nevada real estate market will solve many pain points and make the housing market healthier. Could the answer be rezoning certain properties?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

If you have any more questions about the current bills, send an email to [email protected] 

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

Check out this episode on Apple or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

During any given legislative session, there’s a stack of bills that can impact the real estate industry and the consumers we serve. 

That’s because on a local, state and even federal level, housing is a big deal and it’s always on everyone's mind. How do real estate associations stay on top of all these bills and decide which ones need our attention and advocacy? 

That’s where the legislative management team comes in. 

These men and women are on the front lines of protecting private property rights, lobbying for the relevance of real estate and the livelihood of agents. 

What does this team do when legislation is in session? What are the key bills we have to be aware of right now? In this episode, Nevada REALTORS® Legislative Chair, Azim Jessa and Nevada REALTORS® Legislative Vice-Chair, Chris Bishop, return to give the latest updates on the bills we’re facing, addressing and working through right now. 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• A collaborative effort How do we balance our interests as an association and a trade group with the interests of other stakeholders? 
• How the legislative management team works  Sometimes, there are up to 50 bills that get dropped during each legislative session. How do we deal with each bill and know which ones to get involved in?
• Advocating for housing affordability  In this current legislative session what are the key bills we’re working on?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimjessa/. 

Christopher Bishop is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of industry experience. He currently serves as the General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group, where he leads a top-performing team of agents and brokers, helping them achieve exceptional results in the competitive Las Vegas market. Chris also currently serves as Vice Chair of the Nevada REALTORS® Legislative Committee. Christopher’s career includes a prestigious role as the President of the Nevada Association of REALTORS in 2020, where he worked to advance the real estate profession across the state. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-bishop-98b37623/

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About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®.  Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

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