Real Tea

NAR’s Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, Jessica Lautz, spills the tea on all the real estate research on this episode of the RealTea Podcast! We talk about mortgage rates, how migration trends are impacting Tennessee’s housing market, housing affordability, and what homebuying trends were seeing by different generations. Plus, she highlights different programs and strategies h...

Our Tennessee REALTORS® Lobbyist, Addison Russell, and Governmental Relations Matt Russell join Angela Shields in the RealTea studio for a comprehensive overview of our 2026 Legislative Season. They discussed some big wins on Capitol Hill this year, break down law changes you’ll see impacting the real estate industry, and showcase how our Tennessee REALTORS® Advocacy is working for you.

Tennessee REALTOR and Auctioneer, Jay Cash, joins Angela in the RealTea studio to discuss how auctions and real estate go hand in hand. They discuss how auctions work and when an auction might be a good option for buyers and sellers.

Education, scholarships, license plates and more! Tennessee Real Estate Educational Foundation (TREEF) President, Kathy Dunn, joins us in the RealTea studio to spill the tea on all things TREEF. We talked about what TREEF is, the impact TREEF has made in her life and career, how you benefit from TREEF, the difference between TREEF and TREC, the TREEF scholarship, and how you can support TREEF thro...

NAR’s 2026 Region 4 Regional Vice President, Hagan Stone, joins us in the RealTea Podcast studio to give us an in depth look at what’s going on at the National level. He talked about NAR priorities, resources for members, and the future of the REALTOR organization and real estate industry.

This week on  The RealTea , we sit down with Debra Beagle, President-Elect of the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) and a proud Tennessee REALTOR®, to talk about the power of professional development and leadership in real estate. Debra shares how RRC and the CRS designation help REALTORS® sharpen their skills, grow their businesses, and connect with a powerful network of top professionals. Sh...

Tennessee REALTORS® General Counsel, Addison Russell, joins us in the RealTea studio to give an update on the legislative session so far. We discuss the Tennessee Property Classification and Assessment bill, Vacation Lodging Services License changes, Governor Lee's Starter Home Revolving Loan Fund, and the Yes on 2 Campaign that you'll see on the November ballots to ban state property tax.

2026 President-Elect for the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and Tennessee REALTOR®, Robert Morris, joins the Real Tea Podcast to share some insights from the REBI, recap their success from 2025, and give us a sneak peek at what's ahead for the organization in 2026. Robert dives into his leadership journey and shares how fellow Tennessee REALTORS® can take the next step in their professi...

From Federal Capital Gains Taxes to Tax Code Initiatives for 2026 and other national advocacy initiatives, Joe Harris sits down to discuss it all. NAR's Vice President of Government Advocacy joins the RealTea podcast to share the value of NAR Advocacy and breaks down what we can look forward to in 2026 from their relentless team in Washington.

Two team members from NAR join the Real Tea Podcast to talk about all things RPAC and Advocacy. We welcome Densay Sengsoulavong, NAR's Senior Political Representative, and Michael Clark, NAR's Director of RPAC Fundraising and Events to the studio for an in-depth conversation. We talked about the Federal Political Coordinator program, how to select REALTOR® Champions, fundraising goals, and...

REALTORS® Land Institute 2026 President and Tennessee REALTORS® member, Geoff Hurdle, sits down with us to spill the tea on all things land. He talks about land education and opportunities, 2025 accomplishments, and shares some... mmmmm...  interesting  stories about being out in the land. 

Cindy Bradley joins us in the RealTea podcast studio to share more about her organization, Sacred Ground Hospice House, and what it means to be a finalist for the 2025 NAR Good Neighbor Awards. We discuss the Good Neighbor Award and how you can help her win more grant money for her organization through the Web Choice Favorites. She also shares the touching story of how the loss of her husband led...

Jantrice Johnson joins us in the RealTea podcast studio to share more about her organization, We Give, and what it means to be a finalist for the 2025 NAR Good Neighbor Awards. We discuss the Good Neighbor Award, how you can help her win more grant money for her organization through the Web Choice Favorites, and take a deep dive into how We Give ensures that children experiencing poverty and homel...

We sit down with NAR's Senior Policy Representative for Insurance Issues, Austin Perez, to discuss the advocacy work NAR is doing on our behalf in Washington, D.C. We talk about advocacy efforts, the relationship between risk, rates, and repair as it pertains to insurance, plus we dive into the best way you can be a value to your client. Learn more: https://www.nar.realtor/natural-disaster-pol...

We're taking a sneak peek at two classes offered at our upcoming Fall Conference. Speaker, Heather Haase, joins us in the Real Tea studio to share a few helpful tips REALTORS® can use to stay ahead of the ever-changing digital world and take the first step to using AI. We encourage you to join us in Asheville as she takes a deeper dive into these topics to help you grow your business and not g...

TREC Executive Director, Denise Baker, and Program Counsel, Anna Matlock, join Angela in the Real Tea studio to discuss TREC regulations changes. We dive into the new grandfathering rule for managing brokers, gift cards, and other updates you need to know. If you need to report anything to TREC in writing, please email them at trec.info@tn.gov

After our Tennessee REALTORS® Leadership team traveled to all 20 local associations this summer, members of the leadership team joined Angela Shields in the Real Tea studio for a Roadshow Recap. They discuss current and upcoming events, opportunities to give and grow, what you can look forward to at our upcoming Fall Conference, and take a deep dive into the many benefits of being a Tennessee REAL...

Matt Consalvo, CEO for Arizona Regional MLS, sits down to discuss the MLS. We talk about where the MLS started, where it's going, and how you can get involved to make sure your voice is heard. He talks about the importance of accuracy, the REALTOR brand in regard to the MLS, and why realtors need to embrace AI.

Senior Vice President of NAR Industry Relations, Jarrod Grasso, joins us for the latest episode of the Real Tea Podcast! We sit down with him at our TNsights conference to discuss the future of NAR and what NAR has to offer YOU! We discuss the new members of the leadership team and how this restructuring is positioned to grow the REALTOR® brand. He talks about the research and advocacy that NAR is...

We're diving into the Tennessee REALTORS® statewide forms library and discussing how they're created with you in mind, how they protect you from liability, and the different types of compensation.    Register for our upcoming TNsights conference in Knoxville, TN: https://tnrealtors.com/tnsights/   Here's a list of our current forms/vendors: - Lonewolf/TransactionDesk/TransAct - Ziplogi...

With NAR's recent Scam Alert warning realtors about the "Pig Butchering" scam targeting realtors, we welcome Josh DeVine of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to the RealTea Podcast. Josh shares the three major scams he's seeing in Tennessee, five red flags to look out for, and resources to help you report fraud and implement best practices to protect your business, agents, an...

Matt Russell joins the Real Tea Podcast to catch us up on the Legislative wins from 2025. We talk about the Continued Education Bill, the Wholesaling Bill, the Constitutional Amendment to ban state property tax, and much, much more!

Tennessee REALTORS® President, Will Sliger, and 2022 President, Travis Close, join us for a discussion on global real estate and how the international conference MIPIM plays an instrumental role in our efforts to showcase Tennessee to investors. Learn more about MIPIM: https://tnrealtors.com/mipim/ Submit your project: https://tnrealtors.com/submit-your-project/

Randall Thomas, Appraiser and Past President (2013) of Tennessee REALTORS®, joins the Rea lTea Podcast to answer in-depth questions about appraisals for realtors.

The Executive Director of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), Denise Baker, joins us for an engaging conversation about TREC and licensing topics. She shares some of the recurring issues she sees at the state level and how you can avoid these pitfalls. Plus, she shares new information about their high school program, Errors and Omissions Insurance, and other issues important to Tennessee...