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A Background Check Isn't a Safety Plan

A background check can provide useful information before meeting a new client. But it shouldn't be mistaken for a complete safety plan. In this episode of Change Agents

How AI Is Changing the Value of a Real Estate Agent

AI is giving buyers and sellers access to more real estate information than ever. So how does the role of the real estate professional change when consumers can increasin

Anthony Lamacchia on the Advocacy Work Most REALTORS® Never See

Most REALTORS® know advocacy is important. Far fewer see what happens behind the scenes. In this episode of Change Agents, NAR Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn sit

How Locals Experience New Orleans: Gerald Gruenig's Favorite Spots

NAR NXT is headed to New Orleans, and there's no better guide to the city than Louisiana native, content creator, and television personality Gerald Gruenig. In this spe

Proptech Innovations: AI, Secure Payments & Smarter Stacks with REACH Founders

NAR CMCO Bennett Richardson sits down with three standout founders from the REACH, NAR's tech growth accelerator program, to explore how technology is transforming the re

From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Transforming Real Estate Agent Safety with Vanessa Martin

Real estate agents are frequently placed in vulnerable, one-on-one situations with unfamiliar clients. In this episode of Change Agents, host Bennett Richardson (Chief Ma

Can AI Make Real Estate Safer? The Future of Agent Safety with Niall Phelan

Real estate agents face risks that many consumers never see, from meeting strangers at showings to navigating remote properties alone. In this episode of Change Agents, N

Real Estate Evolution and Legacy Leadership with J. Lennox Scott

Is your business built to withstand the next industry inflection point? This week on Change Agents, we're joined by J. Lennox Scott, a visionary leader who has navigate

You're the CEO: James Harris on Building a Real Estate Pipeline That Lasts

Closings are the result. Pipeline is the business. Founder of Breezy | Harris & Partners, James Harris believes the most successful agents don't chase shortcuts. They f

Leading Through Industry Transformation: A Conversation with Inman CEO Tom Bohn

What does the future of real estate leadership look like? In this episode of the Change Agents podcast, we're joined by Inman CEO Tom Bohn to explore the strategic shifts

Real Estate Lawsuits & AI Risks: Live Industry Q&A

The real estate landscape is navigating a pivotal period of transformation driven by evolving legal frameworks, technological integration, and macroeconomic shifts. This

The Future of MLSs: Transparency, Cooperation, and Consumer Choice

As conversations around off-market listings, private networks, AI, and consumer choice continue to reshape residential real estate, what role will MLSs play in the future

From $0 to Industry Leader: Ryan Serhant on Going All In

What does it really take to succeed in real estate when the market turns against you? In this episode of Change Agents, Bennett Richardson sits down with Ryan Serhant t

Brandon Holtz: REALTOR® by Day, Masters Golfer by… Also Day

RE/MAX agent Brandon Holtz from Bloomington, IL made history as one of the rare REALTORS® to qualify for the Masters — and now he's headed to the US Open. In this convers

The Real Costs Agents Must Explain Before a Deal Falls Apart

Too many deals fall apart because agents wait too long to have the hard conversations. Christina Pappas, President of the Keyes Company — one of South Florida's largest i

Realtor.com & the Battle Over Listings, Exposure and Transparency with Damian Eales

A new collaboration between Realtor.com and Zillow is changing how listings are shared—and raising bigger questions about where the industry is headed. In this episode,

Why NextHome Joined eXp—What the Deal Means for the Real Estate Industry with James Dwiggins

The acquisition of NextHome by EXP World Holdings marks a pivotal moment for the real estate industry. In this episode of NAR Realtor News Change Agents, NAR CMCO Benne

What's Driving the 2026 Housing Market — Insights from Danielle Hale and Lawrence Yun

In this episode of Realtors News: Change Agents, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sits down with Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com® | Homes for Sale, Apartmen

Reinvention Without Losing Momentum — Leadership Lessons with Tiffany Banks

Reinvention isn't about abandoning what works — it's about evolving with purpose. In this episode of Change Agents, Tiffany Banks, CEO of Nevada REALTORS®, sits down wi

Becoming Indispensable — How Service, Social, and Video Drive Growth with Daniel Heider

Being indispensable isn't about doing more — it's about doing the right things, consistently. In this episode of Change Agents, Bennett Richardson, Chief Marketing and