From lawsuits and rule changes to AI breakthroughs and shifting market dynamics, 2025 was anything but boring. In the final episode of the year, The TECH 4 Podcast takes a State of the Union–style look back at everything that shaped real estate in 2025. Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin and Jake Youngs reflect on the biggest wins, challenges, surprises, and lessons from the year — and what agents should take forward into what comes next.

NAR NXT isn’t just another conference — it’s where the future of real estate gets debated, shaped, and voted on. In this episode of The TECH 4 Podcast, Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin recaps his time at the National Association of REALTORS® NXT Conference in Houston. We break down the biggest conversations, key policy decisions, and rule changes that came out of the event, and explain what they actually mean for agents on the ground. If you didn’t make it to Houston, this episode brings the conference straight to you — minus the travel and badge lines.

Video content is king—but now, AI is changing the game entirely. In this episode of The TECH 4 Podcast, we’re diving into Sora, OpenAI’s cutting-edge text-to-video generator, and what it means for real estate marketing. We’ll explore how agents can leverage AI-generated videos, the pitfalls (deepfakes and authenticity risks), and how to use these tools to stand out without getting ahead of your ethics or brand.

Major shifts are happening in transaction management and MLS rules—and if you’re an agent, you need to know what’s coming. In this episode, we’ll dig into the 2025 update to ARMLS Rule 8.7 (so you can stay compliant and strategic). Plus, we’ll break down how Lone Wolf Technologies is phasing out both TransactionDesk and zipForm, and rolling in a new platform called Transact. Explore how this change will affect how you work from contract to close—and how to get ahead of the transition.

Giving back doesn’t just feel good — it pays dividends for your career, your connections, and your community. In this episode, Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin and Jake Youngs dive into the world of volunteering within real estate. From serving on MLS committees to local REALTOR® boards, we unpack how getting involved shapes the industry, builds credibility, and opens doors you didn’t even know existed.

Cybercrime isn’t just something that happens to “other people.” In this episode, Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin and Jake Youngs share real-life stories of cyberattacks that hit close to home — from hacked emails and stolen wire transfers to data breaches that nearly derailed transactions. You’ll learn what went wrong, how it could’ve been prevented, and what every agent should be doing right now to protect their business and their clients.

Cryptocurrency is no longer just a buzzword—it’s starting to enter the world of real estate. In this episode, Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin and Jake Youngs break down how Bitcoin and other digital currencies are being used in property transactions, what challenges still exist, and what REALTORS® need to know to stay ahead. From blockchain security to tax implications, we’ll separate hype from reality and show you where crypto is making its mark.

What happens when conversations with AI start sounding a little too real? In this episode, Jeffrey “Mr. Tech” Raskin and Jake Youngs sit down with synthetic voices powered by artificial intelligence to explore how this technology is evolving—and what it means for real estate and beyond. From chatbots that feel human to voice assistants that can handle complex client interactions, we’ll dive into the opportunities, the risks, and the wild future of talking with machines.