Real Estate Success Stories: A Whole New NAR - Special Interview with Nykia Wright, NAR CEO

Welcome to Real Estate Success Stories!

This special edition of Real Estate Success Stories kicks off Women’s History Month with an exclusive, first-of-its-kind interview. Nykia Wright, CEO of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), sits down with eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja to discuss the future of real estate and what agents need to know NOW.

With lawsuit settlements, shifting regulations, and AI disrupting the industry, agents everywhere are asking: What happens next?
In this must-watch episode, Nykia lays out her bold vision for NAR, the biggest industry changes ahead, and how agents can thrive (not just survive!) in this evolving landscape.

Why Watch?

✅ Nykia’s Journey to NAR CEO: From finance and media to leading the largest real estate trade organization, hear how her diverse experience is shaking things up.
✅ The Truth About the NAR Settlement: What really happened behind the scenes? How does this affect brokers, agents, and the industry as a whole?
✅ The End of the "Ivory Tower" Era: How Nykia is dismantling outdated practices and making the organization more transparent and responsive to agents' needs.
✅ How to Make Your Voice Heard at NAR: Agents have POWER. Here’s how to make sure your voice shapes the future of the industry.

About Real Estate Success Stories with Leo Pareja

Join host Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, as he delves into the exciting world of real estate with top producers from around the globe. Each episode offers exclusive, in-depth interviews with industry leaders who reveal their journeys, strategies, and tactics for achieving unparalleled success in their local real estate markets and beyond.

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⏱️ Chapters:
[00:00] – Welcome to the Show! Meet Nykia Wright, NAR’s Game-Changing CEO
[03:50] – Leo’s NAR Settlement Story & the Agent Panic
[08:26] – Nykia’s Mission: Breaking the "Ivory Tower" at NAR
[15:00] – What NAR is Cutting & Where the Money is Going in 2025
[21:26] – How NAR is Fixing Its Communication Problem
[28:46] – AI, Tech & the Future of Real Estate Agents
[33:27] – Final Words & How Agents Can Connect with Nykia Directly

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