Industry Relations

NAR Conference Recap and Zombies

Nov 22, 2023

Rob and Greg recap the NAR conference, share funny moments, and discuss the lack of contingency plans in the industry. They analyze copycat lawsuits and potential consequences, as well as the impact of a settlement decision made by NAR. The hosts use zombies as a metaphor for industry challenges and emphasize the need for preparation. They reflect on recent events, express uncertainty about the future, and extend well-wishes to the listeners.

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Lack of trust among conference attendees towards NAR due to legal issues and its impact on protecting their interests

Potential negative consequences for the real estate industry as a whole, including increased negative media coverage and the need for proactive communication and PR efforts

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NAR Annual Conference Recap

The podcast episode starts with a recap of the NAR annual conference. The hosts discuss their experiences at the conference, including funny anecdotes and interactions with industry professionals. They mention some empty booths at the trade show and a general sense of unease among vendors and MLSs due to market conditions and uncertainty surrounding the industry. The hosts also touch on the legal issues faced by NAR and the impact it has on the attendees' mood and level of confidence in NAR's handling of the situation.

Introduction

2min

Party Mix-Up at the NAR Conference

15min

Lack of Contingency Plans and Irresponsibility

2min

Copycat Lawsuits and Potential Consequences

2min

Consequences of NAR Settlement Decision

20min

Prepping, Settling, and Fighting Against Zombies: A Discussion on the Real Estate Industry

2min

Reflections, Predictions, and Well-Wishes

3min

Join Rob and Greg on this episode of Industry Relations, as they recap the NAR NXT annual conference and explore some critical issues. Greg shares what NAR NXT's atmosphere was like, and find out why Rob is worried about independent press commenting on NAR.

Also, discover the reasoning behind Rob and Greg’s beliefs that the real estate industry is way past prepping and the zombies are breaching the wall!

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