Houston, we have a problem.

By Katie Casey | Training | 0 comment | 21 November, 2025 | 0

OK, not really. We had a blast in Houston!

Our 2025 NAR Conference Recap

Last week, a team of Crown Realty agents traveled to Houston for the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Conference & Expo—and it did not disappoint! We learned a lot and also enjoyed Houston!

2025 Crown Representatives

Cheryl Bush • Briana Dick • Caitlin Hosack • Kathy Minden •
Dara Stambaugh • Rhonda Woolsey • Katie Casey

We’ve compiled full notes, class summaries, and resource links from the conference.
👉 Access everything here!

If you see a session on the official schedule you’d like more notes from, check out narnxt.realtor — and let Katie know! We have access to several session recordings.

⭐ Big-Name Inspiration: Keynote Highlights

This year’s lineup delivered some unforgettable moments:

Gabby Douglas, Olympic gold medal gymnast, encouraged us to set small goals, persevere with intention, and rise above limitations—especially the ones we place on ourselves.
Robert Herjavec of Shark Tank emphasized building trust, slowing down to move with purpose, and developing a deliberate daily plan that keeps distractions at bay.
Matt Britton, AI expert, reminded us that preparation creates luck, that authenticity on camera matters more than perfection, and that agents must stay action-oriented in a fast-moving digital world.

🛍️ Expo Favorites: Tools Worth Checking Out

Our team explored hundreds of vendors and found several worth sharing:

The Personal Marketing Company – High-quality newsletters and postcards (tpmco.com)
QwikFix – Quick estimates for inspection-related repairs (theqwikfix.com)
REALTOR® Benefits Program – A huge variety of member discounts (nar.realtor/realtor-benefits-program)

📈 Market Insights: Lawrence Yun’s 2025–2026 Outlook

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun provided data-packed updates, including:

Consumer sentiment is currently at an all-time low (even lower than 2008)
Inflation remains at 3% (with a 2% goal)
Foreclosure risk remains low thanks to historically few delinquent mortgages
Homeowners are staying in their homes twice as long—average 11 years
The average first-time buyer is now 40 years old

For charts, data, and full reports, view the documents in our recap folder.
👉 bit.ly/nar2025recap

💬 Top Takeaways From Our Favorite Sessions

We attended dozens of classes—here are some highlights that stood out.

📣 Personal Branding & Social Media

Armando Nava, Jr. and Hilary Billings drove home one major point:
Authenticity wins.

AI can assist, but people want to connect with you
Consistency is more important than perfection
Social media content should reflect your values, voice, and daily life
DMs convert better than cold calls
Buyers need 7 hours of digital content, 11 touch points, and 4 platforms before choosing an agent

If you’ve been waiting to “get comfortable” on camera—now is the time to start.

🔥 10 Transformative Tips for 2026

Speaker: Natalie Davis

Protect your energy
Revisit and refine your business plan
Strengthen your brand and local market authority
Level up pricing strategies and prospecting
Anchor everything in your core values—your True North

🧠 Mindset, Habits, and Intentional Work

Evan Fuchs and Rich Bracken emphasized emotional intelligence, awareness, and deliberate routines:

Treat your calendar as sacred
Know what drains or fuels your energy
Maintain a growth mindset
Set boundaries (“No” is a complete sentence)
Invest in yourself and your professional development
High performance is built on habits—not one-time effort

📍 Dominate Listings Before Your Competitors

Speaker: Jeff Lobb

Real estate is a people business—meet more people
Create local dominance in a neighborhood or community
Use AI tools like heygen.com and smart listing-description prompts
Be proactive with video, custom audiences, and “Best Of…” community content
Always verify Fair Housing compliance

❤️ Giving Back: REALTOR® Good Works

NAR highlighted two powerful initiatives:

Realtor Relief Foundation – rrf.realtor
Realtors Are Good Neighbors – Log your volunteer hours to showcase community impact

🎉 Mark Your Calendar: NAR 2026 in New Orleans

November 6–8, 2026

And here’s the exciting part…
🎟️ Crown is sending one agent to the 2026 Conference—flight, hotel, and ticket included!
Every Crown educational event you attend between September 2025 and July 2026 earns you one entry.