– NAR’s new president, Kevin Sears, delivers a speech in Beantown, forewarning realtors of inevitable shifts in business.
– Taking a page out of the parent’s handbook, he educates the real estate industry – it’s either adopt the changes willingly or have them “forced down your throats.”
– Business-adjustments-to-life-support is not Sears’ recommended modus operandi. He advises realtors to stay agile and be open to transformations, embracing the future like a long-lost relative at a family reunion.

Here’s my hot take:

New Kid on the NAR Block Gives Reality Check Party

Kevin Sears Shrugs off Subtlety, Says Adapt or Gag on Change

In an uncanny recreation of parents lecturing teenagers, Sears advises Realtors to Shape up or Ship out

In what felt like a bizarrely entertaining crossover episode of a reality show and an investment seminar, Kevin Sears, the fresh-faced president of National Association of Realtors, took center stage. Chicly dropping truth bombs, Sears shockingly reminded realtors about the industry’s ruthless reality – adapt effusively or unwillingly gag on dollops of change served at dinner.

With the subtlety of a sledgehammer in a porcelain shop, Sears insists that the future of real estate will be shaped essentially by change. And if realtors don’t skilfully surf this chaotic wave of transformation, they risk being swallowed whole – ties, cufflinks, and shiny shoes included.

So, realtors, here’s the deal – the industry is serving a buffet of change, and you’ve got to belly up to the bar or spit your business out. Your future, your call! And remember – changes are like icicles; if they go down unnoticed, there’s a chance you might choke. So, here’s to hoping you evolve smoothly, like Eagles remastering Hotel California instead of a cat yoweling remixes at 3 am.

Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/02/07/nar-president-pissed-off-doj-a-bigger-problem-than-1-8b-verdict/