Blog for National Organization of Real Estate Assistants

The Big NORA Themes of 2025

By: Sammi Ferguson Published on: 12/11/2025

This wasn’t simply a year of monthly sessions; it was a full professional awakening for real estate administrative talent across the country. We watched members transform from task-doers into strategic operators, from overwhelmed assistants into empowered leaders, and from reactive chaos managers into intentional business drivers. The truth is simple: the real estate admin role is evolving quickly. In 2025, NORA members didn’t just keep up, the led. What follows is a look at the biggest themes that defined this transformational year.

Powerful Partnerships

By: Sammi Ferguson Published on: 11/04/2025

Powerful Partnerships: Building Trust, Clarity, and Connection Between Leadership and Operations Every thriving real estate business is built on partnership and the dynamic between leadership and operations. When these two roles are aligned, the business hums. When they’re not, friction, burnout, and missed opportunity take the lead. This month at NORA, we’re exploring what it means to cultivate a truly powerful partnerships where clarity replaces confusion, communication replaces assumption, and both sides feel empowered to win together.

Why AI, Why Now: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Working Smarter (Not Harder)

By: Sammi Ferguson Published on: 01/29/2025

Let’s be honest: real estate is fast-paced, detail-heavy, and people-driven. That means your time is way too valuable to waste on repetitive tasks, clunky systems, or staring at a blinking cursor trying to write the perfect listing description. That’s where AI comes in. We’re not talking about robots replacing agents. We’re talking about smart tools - like ChatGPT - that act like your digital assistant, helping you get more done, more efficiently, and with less stress. Here’s how AI is changing the game for real estate pros.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Training

By: Sammi Ferguson Published on: 01/29/2025

Let’s face it, real estate professionals are constantly investing in their growth. Whether it’s a conference, webinar, mastermind, or in-person training, we love to learn. But what really makes the difference isn’t what you attend, it’s what you do with what you learned. Here’s how to make sure you walk away with more than just a tote bag and a stack of business cards.