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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 through the stylish vanity plate option. All this and more in this episode of the RealTea podcast.

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. She also reflects on her personal leadership journey and the opportunities available for Tennessee REALTORS® who want to take their careers to the next level.

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 professional growth.Visit www.rebinstitute.com to learn more!

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 how RPAC brings value to our members.

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.