Nevada REALTORS® Today

Looking for timely updates on the news and trends that matter to Nevada REALTORS®? Then join us each week for Nevada REALTORS® Today, featuring powerful and timely insights from industry experts around the Silver State and the US.Powered by Nevada REALTORS® Association, we're here for you each week to share the latest news on legislation, key insights on big industry trends, and perspectives and mindset shifts you won't hear anywhere else.You'll walk away from each episode more equipped, empowered, and confident...knowing exactly what changes are coming and how to prepare……so you can deliver amazing service to your clients and sell homes with ease!

Nevada REALTORS® Today is a business podcast hosted by Nevada Association of REALTORS®, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Best REALTOR® Leaders Aren't the Loudest w/ Paula Monthofer

  Aug 20, 202610 min

  Most REALTORS® do not get involved in leadership because they have a perfect plan. More often, someone invited them in. Someone saw potential, asked them to serve, encouraged them to sit at the table, speak up, join a committee, attend a meeting, or take on a role they may not have chosen for themselves. That is part of what makes leadership in real estate so powerful. It is not just about titles, committees, or meetings. It is about relationships, influence, curiosity, and the willingness to contribute to something bigger than your own business. In this episode, we revisit a powerful segment from our conversation with national speaker, strategic planning consultant, and REALTOR® leader Paula Monthofer. Paula shares why humility is one of the most important traits of a strong leader, how association involvement helped shape her own leadership path, and why the simple act of asking someone to get involved can change the trajectory of their career. You'll learn: Why humility is one of the most important traits of effective leadership How association involvement can create relationships and opportunities Why asking someone to get involved can change their career path What traits to look for in emerging leaders Why leadership is not about rubber-stamping decisions Guest Bio Paula is a highly sought out National Speaker, Strategic Planning Consultant, and National Leader. She has been an active REALTOR since 2002. She was the 2017 President of the Arizona REAL- TORS® and their 2017 AZ REALTOR® of the Year, was the Region XI Vice President for the National Association of REALTORS® in 2019 and is the Owner of both the Focus School of Real Estate and the Academy of DOM. She has been honored with Northern Arizona Association of REALTOR's Distinguished Service Award and their Presidents Award as well as the Distinguished Service Award from the Arizona REALTORS®. As a passionate community leader, Paula was proud to be chosen for the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce's Young Athena Award. In 2022, she received the Heart of Safety Award from the Beverly Carter Foundation for her tireless work promoting REALTOR® Safety. To learn more about Paula's work head to https://paulamonthofer.com/ . Resources Check out https://nevadarealtors.org/ 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! 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. Sarah Scattini is the 2026 President of Nevada REALTORS® and a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Nevada. Her leadership is defined by deep local roots, decades of experience guiding buyers and sellers, and a commitment to advancing homeownership access and industry excellence throughout the state. Born and raised in Reno and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sarah has worked in the real estate industry for over two decades, serving first-time homebuyers, relocating families, investors, and seasoned market participants with integrity and expertise. As President of Nevada REALTORS®, Sarah champions advocacy for balanced housing policy, increased market access, and professional development for nearly 20,000 members statewide. Under her leadership, the association is focused on supporting sustainable growth, strengthening community trust, and equipping practitioners with the tools, data, and training they need to succeed in a rapidly-evolving market. Sarah also brings firsthand market experience from her work with RE/MAX Prime Properties, where her long career in residential real estate has been marked by thoughtful service, deep local knowledge, and a reputation for listening closely to clients' needs.

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  How to Update Your Real Estate Brand

  Aug 6, 202612 min

  Before a client ever meets you, they have probably already formed an opinion about you. They have seen your headshot, your website, your Instagram, your listing materials, your videos, or the way you show up online. And whether agents like it or not, those visuals say something. They can communicate polish, confidence, warmth, professionalism, and trust. Or they can create hesitation. According to photographer Katie Levine, this is where many real estate professionals underestimate the power of branding. A dated headshot, inconsistent visuals, or a cheap-looking online presence can send the wrong message, especially if you are asking clients to trust you with one of their largest financial assets. If you want to represent high-end properties, luxury clients, or simply show up as a serious professional, your visuals need to match the level of service you claim to provide. But this conversation is not just about looking good in photos. It is about building a brand that feels current, authentic, and aligned with who you are. Katie explains why branding photography goes beyond a basic headshot, how one shoot can create months of usable content, and why REALTORS® need to think more intentionally about how they want to be seen. In this Best Of episode, we revisit a valuable segment from our conversation with photographer Katie Levine. She shares why agents should stop relying on outdated photos, how visual branding can help build trust, and why your personal style can become part of the story clients remember. You'll learn: Why outdated headshots can create distrust before the client ever meets you How strong visuals help REALTORS® look more polished, current, and credible Why branding photography is about more than one good headshot How one shoot can create months of social media and marketing content Why your personal style can help communicate your brand How photography can help agents feel more confident and authentic online Resources Check out https://nevadarealtors.org/ 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! 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. Sarah Scattini is the 2026 President of Nevada REALTORS® and a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Nevada. Her leadership is defined by deep local roots, decades of experience guiding buyers and sellers, and a commitment to advancing homeownership access and industry excellence throughout the state. Born and raised in Reno and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sarah has worked in the real estate industry for over two decades, serving first-time homebuyers, relocating families, investors, and seasoned market participants with integrity and expertise. As President of Nevada REALTORS®, Sarah champions advocacy for balanced housing policy, increased market access, and professional development for nearly 20,000 members statewide. Under her leadership, the association is focused on supporting sustainable growth, strengthening community trust, and equipping practitioners with the tools, data, and training they need to succeed in a rapidly-evolving market. Sarah also brings firsthand market experience from her work with RE/MAX Prime Properties, where her long career in residential real estate has been marked by thoughtful service, deep local knowledge, and a reputation for listening closely to clients' needs.

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  Nevada's Homeowners Insurance: What Can Be Done?

  Jul 23, 202613 min

  Homeowners insurance has become a growing concern for buyers, sellers, HOAs, and REALTORS® across Nevada. For some homeowners, the issue is non-renewal. For others, it is rising costs, stricter underwriting requirements, defensible space concerns, or the challenge of finding a carrier willing to write coverage in certain areas. And for real estate professionals, insurance is no longer just a background detail in the transaction. It can affect whether a buyer can close, whether a homeowner can remain covered, and how prepared clients need to be before making decisions. What can Nevada do to encourage insurers to stay in the market? How can the state help carriers understand Nevada's actual loss history rather than treating every wildfire-adjacent area the same way? What role can mitigation play? And are there policy changes that could give consumers more time and more options when coverage becomes difficult to secure? In this episode, we revisit a timely segment from our conversation with Nevada Insurance Commissioner Scott Kipper and Grant Meyer. They discuss what the state is doing to communicate with carriers, why Nevada's insurance risk is not identical to California's, and how the Division of Insurance is looking at ways to make the marketplace more workable for consumers and insurers. You'll learn: Why Nevada is working to show insurers that its risk profile is different from California's How extending cancellation notice periods could help homeowners find replacement coverage Why defensible space and mitigation are becoming part of the insurance conversation Guest Bios Scott Kipper is the Nevada Commissioner of Insurance. As Commissioner, Kipper is charged with protecting consumers' rights and the public's interest in dealings with the insurance industry. Commissioner Kipper has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including prior stints as Nevada Insurance Commissioner from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2011 to 2015. He most recently served as the Deputy Commissioner for Operations for the State of Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Prior to that, he founded a private consulting firm providing technical expertise on insurance issues, serving clients nationwide. He also has served as the Insurance Administrator of the Oregon Insurance Division, Deputy Commissioner at the Office of Health Insurance for the Louisiana Department of Insurance (DOI), and Senior Regional Director for State Affairs at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). To learn more and use the lookup tool, visit https://doi.nv.gov/ . Grant Meyer As an Incline Village year-round resident for more than 30 years, I immensely enjoy life in our fantastic alpine town! Adventures may take me across the country and around the world, yet I always return home. Lake Tahoe just can't be beat! At the University of Southern California, I received multiple undergraduate degrees in Environmental Studies and Political Science before attending Vermont Law School to pursue Masters of Science in Environmental Law (MSEL) and Juris Doctorate (JD) degrees. Lucky to be able to raise another generation in our phenomenal town, my magnificent wife Molly and I have two daughters: Charlotte and Allison, plus Lucy our golden retriever. We all enjoy being actively involved in the community, supporting local non-profits both fiscally and through board of director volunteer positions. Easily identifiable on the hiking trails, ski slopes, golf courses, or beaches you are sure to find our family somewhere outdoors enjoying the abundant amenities Tahoe has to offer. Contact Grant at https://grant-meyer.cbselectre.com/ Resources Check out https://nevadarealtors.org/ 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! 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. Sarah Scattini is the 2026 President of Nevada REALTORS® and a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Nevada. Her leadership is defined by deep local roots, decades of experience guiding buyers and sellers, and a commitment to advancing homeownership access and industry excellence throughout the state. Born and raised in Reno and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sarah has worked in the real estate industry for over two decades, serving first-time homebuyers, relocating families, investors, and seasoned market participants with integrity and expertise. As President of Nevada REALTORS®, Sarah champions advocacy for balanced housing policy, increased market access, and professional development for nearly 20,000 members statewide. Under her leadership, the association is focused on supporting sustainable growth, strengthening community trust, and equipping practitioners with the tools, data, and training they need to succeed in a rapidly-evolving market. Sarah also brings firsthand market experience from her work with RE/MAX Prime Properties, where her long career in residential real estate has been marked by thoughtful service, deep local knowledge, and a reputation for listening closely to clients' needs.

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  NAR CEO on the Value of the REALTOR®

  Jun 25, 202614 min

  The National Association of REALTORS® is in a season of significant change. In a post-settlement industry, the needs of REALTORS®, brokerages, associations, MLSs, and consumers are shifting quickly. The market is no longer static, and the organizations that support real estate professionals can't afford to stay static either. For NAR CEO Nykia Wright, the future of the association starts with a clear question: how does NAR continue to add value in a real estate industry that is actively rethinking its strategies? That answer is not as simple as listing benefits, discounts, programs, or resources. A list of benefits does not always communicate a strong value proposition. The real value is in how those pieces work together: advocacy, research, education, events, communications, partnerships, state and local relationships, and consumer education. Nykia describes this as "the house." The value does not live in one room. It lives in the full structure. In this Best Of episode, we revisit a powerful segment from our conversation with NAR CEO Nykia Wright. She shares her vision for the future of the association, why NAR must evolve with the market, how state and local partnerships fit into the national strategy, and why the ultimate goal is helping REALTORS® get to their next successful transaction. You'll learn: Why NAR has to evolve with the real estate industry How national, state, and local associations can work together more effectively Why the value of NAR is bigger than a list of member benefits How advocacy, research, education, communications, and partnerships work together Why consumer education helps REALTORS® have stronger client conversations Resources Check out https://nevadarealtors.org/ 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! 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. Sarah Scattini is the 2026 President of Nevada REALTORS® and a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Nevada. Her leadership is defined by deep local roots, decades of experience guiding buyers and sellers, and a commitment to advancing homeownership access and industry excellence throughout the state. Born and raised in Reno and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sarah has worked in the real estate industry for over two decades, serving first-time homebuyers, relocating families, investors, and seasoned market participants with integrity and expertise. As President of Nevada REALTORS®, Sarah champions advocacy for balanced housing policy, increased market access, and professional development for nearly 20,000 members statewide. Under her leadership, the association is focused on supporting sustainable growth, strengthening community trust, and equipping practitioners with the tools, data, and training they need to succeed in a rapidly-evolving market. Sarah also brings firsthand market experience from her work with RE/MAX Prime Properties, where her long career in residential real estate has been marked by thoughtful service, deep local knowledge, and a reputation for listening closely to clients' needs.

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  What Smart Agents Do When the Market Slows Down

  Jun 11, 202637 min

  A slower market has a way of revealing what was easy to miss when things were moving quickly. When buyers are eager, sellers are confident, rates are low, and transactions are happening with less resistance, momentum can make almost any business feel stronger than it is. But when the market shifts, the fundamentals become harder to ignore. Agents have to be more intentional about where their business comes from, how they stay in front of people, how they communicate their value, and how well they can guide clients through decisions that feel more complicated than they used to. The agents who use this kind of market well are not simply waiting for rates to drop or for buyers and sellers to become more confident. They are using the moment to get sharper. They are strengthening relationships, improving their systems, paying closer attention to their business model, and building the skills that matter most when clients need more guidance. In this episode, we revisit three conversations that all point to the same idea: when the market slows, serious agents have an opportunity to stand out. You'll hear from; President and CEO of T3 Sixty, Jack Miller: Why slow markets are career-making moments for real estate agents Speaker and Chief Growth Officer at Arrow Capital, Trey Salinas: The agents who are best positioned for long-term success President of RE/MAX, Amy Lessinger: The practical skills agents need in a changing market Resources Check out https://nevadarealtors.org/ 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! 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. Sarah Scattini is the 2026 President of Nevada REALTORS® and a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Nevada. Her leadership is defined by deep local roots, decades of experience guiding buyers and sellers, and a commitment to advancing homeownership access and industry excellence throughout the state. Born and raised in Reno and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sarah has worked in the real estate industry for over two decades, serving first-time homebuyers, relocating families, investors, and seasoned market participants with integrity and expertise. As President of Nevada REALTORS®, Sarah champions advocacy for balanced housing policy, increased market access, and professional development for nearly 20,000 members statewide. Under her leadership, the association is focused on supporting sustainable growth, strengthening community trust, and equipping practitioners with the tools, data, and training they need to succeed in a rapidly-evolving market. Sarah also brings firsthand market experience from her work with RE/MAX Prime Properties, where her long career in residential real estate has been marked by thoughtful service, deep local knowledge, and a reputation for listening closely to clients' needs.

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