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Drive With NAR
by REALTOR® Magazine
Drive With NAR podcast—powered by REALTOR® Magazine—is the latest value-added member benefit for REALTORS®. Get your "aha moments" on the go with the Drive With NAR: REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series, offering business-building tips and takeaways from real estate pros. Drive With NAR: The Safety Series, a partnership with the REALTOR® Safety Program, examines risks brokers and agents face on the job, with firsthand accounts from members highlighting tools, tips, and tactics to help members stay safe in the field. Don't miss an episode—subscribe and listen now!
Episodes
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What Does It Mean to Be a 'Good Neighbor'?
Tune in to the Drive with NAR podcast as host Marki Lemons Rhyal engages in an inspiring conversation with NAR Good Neighbor Award winner Ed Gardner and Broker Engagement Committee Chair Antje Gehrken. Discover how their community service efforts are making a difference and learn how real estate...
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Help Renovating Clients Protect Their Real Estate Investment
This episode of The Safety Series covers ways to help your remodeling clients protect both their physical and financial safety—while also maximizing their home renovation ROI. Host Tracey Hawkins and guests Brendon DeSimone and Blayne Pacelli discuss how real estate professionals can help their...
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How Local, State and National Associations Support Members
The REALTOR® organization's strength lies in how the local, state and national levels work together to amplify advocacy, streamline ethics enforcement and enhance member resources. In this episode, recorded live at the AE Institute, Drive with NAR podcast host Marki Lemons Ryhal speaks with NAR...
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How to Navigate the Real Estate Appraisal Process
What happens when two real estate appraisers give different values for the same property? In this episode, broker Lutalo McGee and appraiser Maureen Sweeney join host Marki Lemons Ryhal to explain the real estate appraisal process, why home appraisals can vary, and how real estate agents can...
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Protecting Your Client's Negotiation Leverage: Real Estate Safety Tips
Host Tracey Hawkins delves into the critical role of negotiation leverage in real estate transactions, focusing on how to protect your client's interests at the negotiating table. Joined by experts Matthew Rathbun and Amy Steele, discover key strategies to avoid common pitfalls, safeguard your...
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Preparing for Unexpected Surges, Dips in Your Business
The real estate cycle doesn't always follow typical patterns. You may experience a surge or a dip in business at the times you least expect. It's unclear whether the upcoming spring homebuying season will be busy or a bust. Are you prepared for whatever comes? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal talks to...
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Using REALTOR® Safety Knowledge to Show Your Value
Being a safety conscious real estate professional is essential for protecting yourself, your clients, and your transactions. It's also a powerful way to show your expertise, build trust, and win more business. In this episode of the Safety Series, host Tracey Hawkins talks with Chris Atwell and...
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Use Your NAR Membership as a Selling Point to Clients
As an NAR member, you have exclusive access to world-class business resources, education, tools and real estate data that aren't available to nonmembers. How do you leverage these benefits in a way that demonstrates your preparedness to work with clients in any transaction? Host Marki Lemons…
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Creating and Maintaining Real Estate Agent Safety Plans
Creating a sound REALTOR® Safety plan is as crucial as crafting a business plan for success. Join host Tracey Hawkins as she talks to real estate professionals Miguel Carreno and Susan Mertz about how to develop and maintain effective real estate agent safety plans. Learn strategies, tools, and...
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Setting Boundaries Around How You Spend Your Time
You've heard the saying, "Fail to plan—plan to fail." Because so much of your success depends on how you spend your time, you need a plan for managing it wisely. But how do you craft a time management plan, including both your professional and personal time, in a way that works for you? Host…
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Mastering Emotions: De-escalation Strategies for Heated Moments
Recorded live at NAR NXT in Boston, host Tracey Hawkins and an insightful panel of real estate professionals discuss how to effectively manage emotions and de-escalate tense situations with clients and colleagues. Gain practical strategies and tools to maintain professionalism, ensure safety and...
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How Modern Advertising Supports You and Your Business
Inside the "Enchanted Library" [LINK], an interactive space from NAR's consumer ad campaign, members attending the NAR NXT conference in Boston were asked to share stories of their greatest triumphs with clients. The tales were touching, like that of California real estate pro Denyse Wilson, who...
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Solutions for Low Housing Inventory in Your Community
Although housing inventory is slowly improving, real estate professionals may have clients who feel frustrated with the lack of options on the market. Marki and her solutions-driven guests share ways to reassure your clients that they, too, can realize their dreams of homeownership. They also…
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Dos and Don'ts When Working With Buyers and Sellers
NAR Senior Counsel Deanne Rymarowicz highlights the essential dos and don'ts for working with buyers and sellers. From transparency in buyer agreements to ethical practices and state law compliance, this episode will help you navigate the practice changes resulting from NAR's proposed settlement...
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Safety Tips for Property Management Professionals
Property managers rely on many skills to succeed—from savvy financial management to great customer service. But one of the most potentially dangerous tasks that property managers face is delivering eviction notices. Also, a strong rental market can present opportunities for bad actors, from scams...
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HUD's David Berenbaum on Housing Counselors and Equal Access
David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for housing counseling at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, shares insights on how housing counselors can help close deals and offers advice on ensuring fair housing for all Americans.
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Global Real Estate Lessons and Liability Mitigation With eXp's Leo Pareja
Leo Pareja talks about managing liability risks at eXp, the benefits of the U.S. MLS system compared to international markets, and the challenges he faced selling his mom's house in Belize—revealing the importance of efficient real estate practices.
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Navigating an Evolving Industry Through Education
Robert Morris, broker and renowned real estate trainer, talks about the changing industry, how brokers can lead through transition, the value of designations and certifications, and the one course every agent should take to elevate their business.
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Advocating for Change: Closing the Homeownership Gap
Bryan Greene, vice president of policy advocacy for the National Association of REALTORS®, reflects on NAR's advocacy successes and challenges from the 2024 elections, shares key policy discussions for 2025, and explores what's needed to close the growing racial homeownership gap.
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Gearing Up for 2026 With Kevin Brown
Industry veteran Kevin Brown reflects on his 44-year career, discusses the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead NAR in 2026, and shares a message of resilience for real estate professionals navigating uncertain times.
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What Buyers and Sellers Are Telling Us
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...
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Industry Insights and Leadership Lessons With Kevin Sears
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.
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Election Aftermath, Affordability and Market Trends
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.
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Showing Your Value: Marketing Your Real Estate Expertise
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...
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Protecting Smart Homes from Cyber Threats
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...
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Setting Up Your Real Estate Business So You Can Take a Break
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…
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Staying Safe in the Commercial Real Estate Space
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...
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Creating a Culture of 'Psychological Safety' in Real Estate
"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...
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Moving Forward With New Real Estate Practices
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…
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How to Educate Clients About Real Estate Scams
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...
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Taking Control of Your Technology Toolbox
Real estate professionals have so many tech products to choose from—but sometimes selecting the right tool for you and your business can feel daunting. It is within your power to determine the best ways to make real estate tech work for you and host Marki Lemons Ryhal and two real estate pros…
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Are Safety Apps Effective in an Emergency?
Safety apps, such as Forewarn and Life 360, can be helpful when trying to reach emergency contacts during a dangerous situation. But they alone will not save a real estate professional's life if he or she is attacked on the job. You must pair your use of safety apps with strong, common-sense...
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Where Should Real Estate Pros Cut, Spend Money?
In a slow real estate market, agents' income may be falling along with home sales. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned practitioner, you may have difficulty deciding which expenses to cut from your business. Further, how should you reinvest the savings to bolster your nest egg? Host Marki…
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How MLS Safety Fields Support Broker Cooperation
Many real estate professionals may start noticing new safety fields in their MLS. How MLSs gather information on property safety conditions can be important. But don't misunderstand what these safety fields are for because inaccuracies can cause a ripple of issues. Host Tracey Hawkins discusses…
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The Community Impact of Your Real Estate Business
Real estate professionals often demonstrate community stewardship through volunteering and supporting charitable causes. But their everyday job to help people buy and sell homes has, perhaps, the greatest impact on the neighborhoods agents and brokers serve. Some pros are keenly aware that their...
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Educating Home Sellers on Brokerage Cooperation
With practice changes on the horizon, sellers need to understand their options and the benefits of cooperating with other brokerages, including the potential of offering cooperative compensation and the impact that may have on the home selling and buying experience. As home buyers, sellers, and...
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The Road to Accepting and Adapting to Change
Adapting to change can cause stress and anxiety, but real estate pros who understand and embrace the industry changes that are coming under NAR's proposed settlement agreement will be in a better position for success. It starts with building your own confidence in your skills and expertise as an...
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Helping Buyers Who Have Settlement Questions
Some consumers may have questions about how the practice changes will impact their experience buying or selling a home. Low-income home buyers, military veterans, and other underserved groups may need specific guidance to understand how compensation will work in their transactions. Do you know…
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Advocate for Safe Work Practices at Your Brokerage
Half of real estate brokerages have no safety policies, according to NAR data. So, who's reminding you and your colleagues what to do to make sure you're working safely with clients? Every office could use a safety advocate who encourages agents every day to think about their well-being while on...
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Refocus on Using Your Voice for Your Clients, Industry
Amidst a tumultuous period in the real estate industry, NAR's massive advocacy machine has never stopped working for you. Over the last year, REALTORS® secured a reduction in FHA mortgage insurance premiums, got the FHFA to rescind proposed hikes on upfront mortgage fees and protected real estate...
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A New Opportunity to Provide Value to Buyers
The forthcoming rule mandating the use of written representation agreements and other practice changes that are part of NAR's proposed settlement agreement allows you to emphasize and communicate your value to clients. Host Marki Lemons Ryhal discusses with two practitioners how to maximize these...
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What Does NAR's Settlement Mean for Your Business?
Real estate professionals have always had to demonstrate tangible value to the buyers and sellers they serve. Now that's doubly important. NAR's proposed settlement agreement is prompting changes in the real estate industry, but you have all the tools and expertise necessary to navigate those...
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'Is This a Safe Neighborhood?' Don't Answer That
Let's say you have a buyer who heard about a car break-in a block away from the home you're touring, and that buyer asks whether she "needs to worry about that kind of thing around here." Pause and use your situational awareness skills. What kind of neighborhood are you in? Depending on the...
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Why Take Fair Housing Training If You Know the Law?
Many real estate professionals may think all they need to know about fair housing is what the law requires of them. "It's more than just the law," says Sabrina Brown, an instructor of NAR's "Bias Override" course. "It's how you treat people. It's how you practice your business on a daily basis."…
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Be Aware of Physical Hazards Inside Aging Homes
Older homes and fixer-uppers, which buyers are turning to for greater affordability, are often in disrepair and can present hazardous safety conditions during a showing or inspection. One Florida real estate broker recalls a home inspector falling through the floor of an attic, landing on the…
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How Your Clients Can Finance Green Home Upgrades
The existing housing stock isn't built to meet increasing consumer demand for greener living. So, if your buyers want a high-performance home, they'll likely need to retrofit a property with energy-efficient features. That may sound like an expensive process, but there are financing options to…
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Coping With the Loneliness of Entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely experience. You are solely responsible for everything that happens with your business, and that kind of pressure can feel heavy at times. Real estate professionals, who are small business owners, need a safe space to express themselves and find camaraderie...
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Win Over Clients, Colleagues Who Feel Threatened by DEI
Not everyone understands or recognizes the vital role that diversity, equity and inclusion plays in real estate. Some even see the DEI movement overall as unfairly hostile toward people who are perceived to be privileged. This is a misguided notion—but one that real estate pros must confront in...
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Use Safety as a Marketing Tool and a Value Proposition
When you're explain to clients and prospects what you do and why your services are worth it, don't leave safety out of the conversation. You can use your knowledge of how to protect customers, properties and transactions from physical and cyber harm as a point of differentiation and value. Help...
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Stay Accountable When You Miss Your Target Goal
Real estate professionals consider their business plan their Bible, especially at the start of a new year. But chances are good that potential curveballs in the housing market may throw you off your goals as the year progresses. What's important is how you respond and adjust your plan of action…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Drive With NAR podcast—powered by REALTOR® Magazine—is the latest value-added member benefit for REALTORS®. Get your "aha moments" on the go with the Drive With NAR: REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series, offering business-building tips and takeaways from real estate pros. Drive With NAR: The Safety Series, a partnership with the REALTOR® Safety Program, examines risks brokers and agents face on the job, with firsthand accounts from members highlighting tools, tips, and tactics to help members stay safe in the field. Don't miss an episode—subscribe and listen now!
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Drive With NAR podcast—powered by REALTOR® Magazine—is the latest value-added member benefit for REALTORS®. Get your "aha moments" on the go with the Drive With NAR: REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series, offering business-building tips and takeaways from real estate pros. Drive With NAR: The Safety Series,...
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