Legislative Update: How to Tackle the Housing Supply Problem w/ Azim Jessa & Keith Lynam

Nevada REALTORS® Today

The Nevada legislative session has reached a key milestone - the bill introduction deadline is now behind us.

That means all proposed bills should have been submitted to the Assembly or Senate by now.

However, the process isn’t over yet.

The bills will now move from the Assembly to the Senate, where they may be amended, and we'll take a look at those changes once they come back.

One bill we’re paying close attention to is AB 540.

This bill intends to find a solution for the supply side of real estate and encourage move-up home buying, which will free up much-needed entry-level inventory.

Ultimately, the supply issue needs to be tackled from multiple angles, and we believe this bill will make a huge difference.

What other bills are we keeping up with as an association? In this episode, current Legislative Chair Azim Jessa and past Legislative Chair Keith Lynam return. They talk through the latest updates from the 2025 session.

We always had a history of truly entry-level homes, we don’t have that anymore. Without it, you can’t have step-up home ownership. -Keith Lynam

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

• It’s not soup yet Just because we’ve passed the bill deadline doesn’t mean the process is done. What happens next?
• We need affordable and attainable housing Housing supply is an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed on multiple fronts. How can the state encourage move-up home buying?
• The insurance crisis As homeowner’s insurance becomes harder to get, we’ve seen the rise of fragmented or piecemeal coverage. How would this harm the consumer and our housing market?

Guest Bio

Azim Jessa is a highly accomplished real estate professional, currently serving as the Team Leader and Broker of The Jessa Group at Urban Nest Realty in Nevada. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Azim has built a reputation for his extensive market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service. His leadership at The Jessa Group has helped the team consistently rank among the top-performing real estate groups in the region. In addition to his brokerage role, Azim is deeply involved in the real estate community and advocacy efforts. As the Legislative Chair and Treasurer at Nevada REALTORS®, he plays a key role in shaping policies that support the interests of both real estate professionals and homeowners across the state. His work on legislative issues has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry, where he focuses on protecting property rights, promoting sustainable development, and advancing ethical practices in real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimjessa/.

Keith Lynam is Vice President of Industry Disruption with the Signature Real Estate Group. Keith is a Past President of the Nevada REALTORS® (NVR), the largest trade organization in Nevada as well as a Past President of Las Vegas REALTORS®. Keith was named Nevada REALTOR® of the year for 2019 and LVR REALTOR® of the year in 2012. Lynam is the only REALTOR® to have served as NVR Legislative Chairman for three sessions, 2009, 2013 and 2023. He also served as NVR REALTOR® Political Action Committee Chairman in 2014 and 2015. Before becoming a REALTOR® in 2004, Lynam owned one of Nevada’s largest independent public affairs firms running over 80 political campaigns and directing the communications and legislative affairs efforts of some of the largest corporations in the West. Through his custom designed coaching program #BOOMPRODUCERJOURNEY, he has assisted hundreds of top producing RE agents achieve their ultimate balance in their lives.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-lynam-2a4334/.

About Your Hosts

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.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and the Corporate Broker/co-founder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

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