The Real Thought Exchange

In this episode of The Real Thought Exchange, powered by NSAR, Roger Boutilier and Sandi Carroll sit down with Amanda Dean, Vice President for Ontario & Atlantic Canada at the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), to unpack how rising risks, severe weather, and construction costs are reshaping home insurance for homeowners, landlords, and REALTORS® in Nova Scotia. In this episode, we discuss: Why...

In this episode of The Real Thought Exchange, powered by NSAR, Roger Boutilier (CEO, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®) and Sandi Carroll (NSAR President) sit down with Errol Samuelson, Chief Industry Development Officer at Zillow, to unpack what AI, portals, and evolving business models really mean for working REALTORS® in North America. They explore why AI won’t replace agents, how technology...

In the very first episode of The Real Thought Exchange , Roger Boutillier (CEO, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®) and Suzanne Gravel (NSAR President) speak with Kevin Hawkins, president of Wave Group Communications and author of The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents. They explore what AI really means for working REALTORS today, why it won’t replace agents, and how it can actually give you m...

The real estate industry is shifting faster than most agents can keep up. Court battles, massive brokerage mergers, new regulations, and AI tools that could either replace you, or unlock your next level. If you’re a Realtor in Nova Scotia, you can’t afford to be caught flat‑footed. What you don’t know over the next 12–24 months could cost you listings, income, and your competitive edge. The Real T...