If you're about to hand over a lockbox code to an unaccompanied buyer or mount a legal defense based solely on what ChatGPT told you -- stop and listen to this episode first.

Matthew and Kimberly are joined by lawyer and real estate educator Trista Curzydlo for a hilarious and eye-opening discussion about the bad decisions agents make that could land them in ethical or legal hot water.

Housing violations, security snafus, and the misuse of AI -- you might think that only the bottom-of-the-barrel agents commit these types of infractions, but even highly capable and ethical agents can make errors when they don't have the right information.

Trista Curzydlo is a graduate of Washburn University and Washburn University, School of Law, where she was a member of the Washburn Law Journal. After serving as Assistant Legal Counsel to Kansas Governor Bill Graves, Trista joined the office of the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District of Kansas as an Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Consumer Fraud division. For six years, Trista was the Government Affairs Director and Legal Counsel for the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® and the South Central Kansas MLS.

Learn more about Trista here: https://tristac.com/

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As NAR's 2026 First Vice President, Colin Mullane brings a unique viewpoint to his role that is shaped by 27 years of active experience as a broker-owner who still lists and sells property. That combination of boots-on-the-ground practice and high-level leadership gives him a perspective that's equal parts strategic and practical.

In this energetic conversation with Matthew and Kimberly, Colin is just as comfortable unpacking NAR's role as the country's largest and most bipartisan lobbying force as he is talking shop about the day-to-day realities of running a real estate business.

Listen in to hear more about Colin's journey from Limerick, Ireland to Ashland, Oregon, how agents can stay ahead of clients using AI to second-guess their advice, and why he thinks of NAR as an engine that can drive homeownership and advocate for the benefit of consumers.

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On this episode of Meet the Moment, Matthew and Kimberly are joined by NAR's Deputy Chief Economist, Dr. Jessica Lautz, and things get nerdy in the best possible way.

They discuss the data points, research reports and resources that every broker and agent should know about and (most importantly) how to communicate the relevant facts and figures to buyers and sellers.

You can learn more about NAR's research (and find the blogs and reports discussed in this episode) here: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics

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When it comes to learning the real estate trade, your pre-licensing education is only the beginning.

In this episode of Meet the Moment, Matthew and Kimberly make the case for advanced education. Drawing on decades of experience and using real stories from their throughout their careers, they explain how advanced training directly impacts consumer trust, confidence, and conversion.

The discussion covers everything from new-agent onboarding and broker responsibility to the often-overlooked value of professional networks formed in the classroom.

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In this episode of Meet the Moment, Matthew Rathbun and Kimberly Allard sit down with real estate broker and national speaker Sasha Tripp for an enlightening and entertaining conversation about what it really takes to scale a sustainable real estate business.

Sasha shares her unconventional path into real estate before digging in to the realities agents don’t always hear about: risk, burnout, ego, and the steep learning curve that comes with leadership.

This episode is packed with real-world perspective, practical advice, and honest reflection for agents who are feeling stretched, thinking about building a team, or re-evaluating what “success” in real estate really looks like.

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On this episode, Matthew and Kimberly have their eyes on the future, but they begin with a quick stop in the past to review the The Danger Report—the 2015 industry analysis that predicted major shifts in real estate. Back to the future, they explore the recent follow-up, The Opportunity Report, and unpack which predictions came true, what lessons the industry still hasn’t learned, and how agents and brokers can turn today’s changes into tomorrow’s competitive edge.

The D.A.N.G.E.R. Report (2015): https://www.dangerreport.com

The Opportunity Report (2024): http://www.theopportunityreport.com

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Matthew and Kimberly return with a frank and thought-provoking conversation about the power and pitfalls of what we share online, centered around the true story of a single social media post that may have irreparably damaged a career.

They kick off the episode off with a lighthearted tech talk about travel gadgets and car apps before diving deep into "cancel culture", online reputation, and how AI is reshaping visibility for real estate professionals. Learn why your social media posts, Google reviews, and even listing data can now shape how AI “judges” your business.

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In this episode of Meet the Moment, Matthew and Kimberly are joined by Jessica Hickok, CEO of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). Jessica breaks down ARELLO’s vital role in licensing, accreditation, and industry oversight, while offering insight into the challenges regulators face in a rapidly evolving landscape. The conversation also dives into AI’s growing influence in real estate, exploring its benefits as well as where it's use may cross into unlicensed activity.

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