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345.5: BONUS: We Got Invited to NAR and Here's What Happened
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- Hustle Humbly Podcast
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- Mar 18, 2026
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Summary
We got invited to NAR headquarters in Chicago for a small influencer summit and honestly? We thought the first email was fake and deleted it. 😂 But once we realized this was a real invitation, we packed our bags, flew out on Katy's birthday, and headed to the "mothership" to hear directly from NAR's leadership team about what has gone wrong, what they're trying to fix, and where they think the Realtor brand is headed next. In this bonus episode, we're giving you the full download. No sugarcoating. No blind praise. Just our honest take on what we saw, what we heard, and what felt different this time. We're chatting about the tiny guest list, the giant chandelier, the very fancy boardroom, and the leaders now trying to course correct after lawsuits, leadership failures, and a few rough years for the association. We're also sharing what surprised us most, what gave us hope, and why we still think time will tell. Here's what we cover in this episode: Why we almost deleted the NAR invitation for good What it was like walking into NAR headquarters in Chicago How we ended up recording in NAR's podcast studio Our first impressions of CEO Nykia Wright and the new leadership team What NAR says it is doing to rebuild trust and professionalism Why local boards may be facing some major changes What we learned about NAR advocacy, lobbying, and where your dues are going The part of Lawrence Yun's presentation that really caught our attention Why the new consumer ad campaign actually impressed us What it felt like to be in the room as working Realtors still in the trenches Why we left feeling heard, hopeful, and still appropriately skeptical Our honest thoughts on whether NAR can really get this train back on the tracks Key Quotes & Takeaways Katy: "We want to be an advocate for NAR,…