{"id":759,"date":"2025-11-21T21:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/?p=759"},"modified":"2025-11-21T21:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:11:20","slug":"houston-we-have-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/training\/houston-we-have-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston, we have a problem."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>OK, not really. We had a blast in Houston!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Our 2025 NAR Conference Recap<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, a team of Crown Realty agents traveled to Houston for the <strong>2025 National Association of REALTORS\u00ae Conference &amp; Expo<\/strong>\u2014and it did <em>not<\/em> disappoint! We learned a lot and also enjoyed Houston!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>2025 Crown Representatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheryl Bush \u2022 Briana Dick \u2022 Caitlin Hosack \u2022 Kathy Minden \u2022<br>Dara Stambaugh \u2022 Rhonda Woolsey \u2022 Katie Casey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled full notes, class summaries, and resource links from the conference.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Access everything <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DEQ-sUj7ByXedvIN38j0GofEj8PMyVjLXwm-XPvQaoE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a session on the official schedule you&#8217;d like more notes from, check out <strong>narnxt.realtor<\/strong> \u2014 and let Katie know! We have access to several session recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2b50 <strong>Big-Name Inspiration: Keynote Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup delivered some unforgettable moments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Gabby Douglas<\/strong>, Olympic gold medal gymnast, encouraged us to set small goals, persevere with intention, and rise above limitations\u2014especially the ones we place on ourselves.<\/li><li><strong>Robert Herjavec<\/strong> of <em>Shark Tank<\/em> emphasized building trust, slowing down to move with purpose, and developing a deliberate daily plan that keeps distractions at bay.<\/li><li><strong>Matt Britton<\/strong>, AI expert, reminded us that <em>preparation creates luck<\/em>, that authenticity on camera matters more than perfection, and that agents must stay action-oriented in a fast-moving digital world.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <strong>Expo Favorites: Tools Worth Checking Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team explored hundreds of vendors and found several worth sharing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Personal Marketing Company<\/strong> \u2013 High-quality newsletters and postcards (tpmco.com)<\/li><li><strong>QwikFix<\/strong> \u2013 Quick estimates for inspection-related repairs (theqwikfix.com)<\/li><li><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Benefits Program<\/strong> \u2013 A huge variety of member discounts (nar.realtor\/realtor-benefits-program)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Market Insights: Lawrence Yun\u2019s 2025\u20132026 Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NAR Chief Economist <strong>Lawrence Yun<\/strong> provided data-packed updates, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consumer sentiment is currently at an all-time low (even lower than 2008)<\/li><li>Inflation remains at <strong>3%<\/strong> (with a 2% goal)<\/li><li>Foreclosure risk remains low thanks to historically few delinquent mortgages<\/li><li>Homeowners are staying in their homes <strong>twice as long\u2014average 11 years<\/strong><\/li><li>The <strong>average first-time buyer is now 40 years old<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For charts, data, and full reports, view the documents in our recap folder.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>bit.ly\/nar2025recap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcac <strong>Top Takeaways From Our Favorite Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We attended dozens of classes\u2014here are some highlights that stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udce3 Personal Branding &amp; Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Armando Nava, Jr.<\/strong> and <strong>Hilary Billings<\/strong> drove home one major point:<br><strong>Authenticity wins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>AI can assist, but people want to connect with <em>you<\/em><\/li><li>Consistency is more important than perfection<\/li><li>Social media content should reflect your values, voice, and daily life<\/li><li>DMs convert better than cold calls<\/li><li>Buyers need <strong>7 hours of digital content, 11 touch points, and 4 platforms<\/strong> before choosing an agent<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been waiting to \u201cget comfortable\u201d on camera\u2014now is the time to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udd25 10 Transformative Tips for 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaker: <strong>Natalie Davis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Protect your energy<\/li><li>Revisit and refine your business plan<\/li><li>Strengthen your brand and local market authority<\/li><li>Level up pricing strategies and prospecting<\/li><li>Anchor everything in your core values\u2014your <em>True North<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Mindset, Habits, and Intentional Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evan Fuchs<\/strong> and <strong>Rich Bracken<\/strong> emphasized emotional intelligence, awareness, and deliberate routines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Treat your calendar as sacred<\/li><li>Know what drains or fuels your energy<\/li><li>Maintain a growth mindset<\/li><li>Set boundaries (\u201cNo\u201d is a complete sentence)<\/li><li>Invest in yourself and your professional development<\/li><li>High performance is built on habits\u2014not one-time effort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udccd Dominate Listings Before Your Competitors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaker: <strong>Jeff Lobb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Real estate is a <em>people business<\/em>\u2014meet more people<\/li><li>Create local dominance in a neighborhood or community<\/li><li>Use AI tools like heygen.com and smart listing-description prompts<\/li><li>Be proactive with video, custom audiences, and \u201cBest Of\u2026\u201d community content<\/li><li>Always verify Fair Housing compliance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Giving Back: REALTOR\u00ae Good Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NAR highlighted two powerful initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Realtor Relief Foundation<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/rrf.realtor\">rrf.realtor<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Realtors Are Good Neighbors<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/realtors-are-good-neighbors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log your volunteer hours to showcase community impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udf89 <strong>Mark Your Calendar: NAR 2026 in New Orleans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 6\u20138, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s the exciting part\u2026<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Crown is sending one agent to the 2026 Conference\u2014flight, hotel, and ticket included!<\/strong><br>Every Crown educational event you attend between <strong>September 2025 and July 2026<\/strong> earns you one entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Bonus: November Is NAR Designation Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get <strong>20% off<\/strong> online designation and certification courses!<br>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/education\/designations-and-certifications\/designation-awareness-month\">https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/education\/designations-and-certifications\/designation-awareness-month<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udfa4 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be authentic. Be intentional. And keep learning\u2014your future clients are already looking for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00ae Conference &amp; Expo\u2014and it did not disappoint! We learned a lot and also enjoyed Houston! 2025 Crown Representatives Cheryl Bush \u2022 Briana Dick<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/training\/houston-we-have-a-problem\/\" class=\"more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=759"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":761,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/759\/revisions\/761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}