Summer Update: Inside the Bold New Direction of Nevada REALTORS® w/ Amanda Powell & Matt Johnson
Release Date: 07/10/2025
What's Up Wednesday: Small Dog Park, Big Community Impact for NVR® w/ Sarah Scattini and Sam Olson
Nevada REALTORS® Today
A neglected half-acre lot in Northwest Reno was quietly turned into something the neighborhood didn’t realize it was missing. Now, people can bring their dogs, let them run safely, and use a space that has been sitting unused for years. This didn’t happen because of a massive budget or a long-term master plan. It happened because the association saw a practical problem up close and chose to get involved in a way that was collaborative. The work respected the surrounding community, partnered with both the city and the school district, and made use of resources most people...
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Nevada REALTORS® Year-End Events: Mixers, Leadership Academy & What’s Ahead
Nevada REALTORS® Today
Every December, Nevada REALTORS® enters one of its busiest and most important weeks of the year. Our annual meetings bring together board trainings, legislative updates, PAC sessions, committee work, and the start of a new cycle of member involvement. It’s a week that sets the tone for the year ahead and highlights just how much activity and leadership are happening across our association. One of the key events that kick off everything is the YPN + Leadership Academy Alumni Mixer. It’s a simple, welcoming way for members to connect…new faces, alumni, committee members, and anyone...
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From Summits to Space Centers: Nevada REALTORS® Fall Events w/ Stefania Volk
Nevada REALTORS® Today
This fall, Nevada REALTORS® is stepping into a season of transformation that’s as ambitious as it is intentional. We’re not just putting events on the calendar; we’re rethinking what those events represent, how they connect our members, and how they demonstrate our impact to the wider community. From the NVision Summit, which re-imagines our annual convention into something more dynamic and forward-looking. To Keys to Kindness, a fundraiser that trades the gala floor for a cause that touches real lives, our fall events are designed to inspire action and build connection. And...
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Summer Update: Inside the Bold New Direction of Nevada REALTORS® w/ Amanda Powell & Matt Johnson
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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Legislative Update: What’s Moving, What’s Stalling, and What’s Changing? w/ Azim Jessa
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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Reinventing NAR for a New Era of Real Estate w/ Nykia Wright
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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Legislative Update: These 4 Bills Are (Probably) Done, Here’s Why
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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The Best of Nevada Realtors Today: Tools, Tactics, and Trends Real Estate Agents Can’t Ignore
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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Legislative Update: How to Tackle the Housing Supply Problem w/ Azim Jessa & Keith Lynam
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
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Legislative Recap: Fire Insurance, Corporate Buyers & Revitalizing Our Inventory w/ Azim Jessa & Keith Lynam
Nevada REALTORS® Today
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...
info_outlineAs 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/.
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