One of the best things about real estate is that we get to build our own businesses with no limit to how much we can make. What we often overlook is the role our local, state and federal real estate associations play in giving us that freedom.

Our REALTOR® associations might feel far removed from what we do every day, but they shape how we do this job.

From battling disruptions and advocating for us to maintaining a great reputation in the eyes of the consumer, our associations work for us behind the scenes.

Everything we do as agents has a powerful ripple effect.

One bad agent and one transaction can quickly turn into a change that’s slated against our entire industry. That’s where our associations come in. What do our associations do to help both agents and consumers? How does the advocacy of associations impact our businesses?

In this episode of Signature Buzz, we’re joined by the CEO of Nevada REALTORS®, Tiffany Banks. We talk about everything the association is working on, and why it should matter to all agents.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

How your association works for you: The association can feel far removed from what we do as agents. What are some of the ways they are helping us maintain the great things about this job?

The rent control challenge: Rent control is an issue that actually harms the people it’s supposed to help. How is Nevada REALTORS® working to create better solutions to make housing affordable?

The ripple effect of one bad agent: As real estate agents, we’re all concerned about our reputation with the consumer. How do we make sure we’re not contributing to our own bad rep?

About Our Guest

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®. Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

About Your Hosts

Your co-hosts are Brandon Roberts, founder of Signature Real Estate Group, and Chris Bishop, General Manager. Signature Real Estate Group was founded in 2013 and has grown to 600+ agents in multiple states. Collectively Brandon and Chris have trained and coached real estate brokers and agents all over the country, including helping agents become multi-million dollar producers in their first year. Signature has become known for its family atmosphere even as it grew and expanded from Las Vegas into multiple offices in Nevada, Utah and beyond.