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Realtime Real Estate is St. Louis’ real estate podcast, brought to you by St. Louis REALTORS®. Covering a wide range of topics, Realtime Real Estate brings you news, trends, industry insights, and more. This podcast delivers everything you need to stay “in the know” and up-to-date on the St. Louis real estate market!
In this episode: Delve into the real estate market in St. Louis City and County with three seasoned St. Louis REALTORS®!
Tina Siebert, the 2024 president of St. Louis REALTORS®, hosts an insightful discussion with Christopher Thiemet of Circa Properties and Kate Thompson of Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker. They discuss the market's performance in the city versus the county, how they counsel clients moving into the region, and their predictions for the remainder of the year.
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In this episode: Delve into the 2024 Missouri legislative session outcomes and their impact on Missouri REALTORS®.
Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Louis REALTORS®, hosts an insightful discussion with Sam Licklider, chief lobbyist for Missouri REALTORS®, and Jason Zamkus, contract lobbyist with Missouri REALTORS®. They share the victories achieved in the legislature and provide an overview of this year’s legislative session's overall atmosphere and implications.
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In this episode: JoinCharlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs at St. Louis REALTORS®, as he sits down with Gabe Gore, the St. Louis City circuit attorney.
Discover the transformative changes implemented by Gore in his first year and his vision for revitalizing the Circuit Attorney’s office. Learn how REALTOR® members can contribute to the stability and progress of the office, and much more.
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In this episode: “YPN is a group of REALTORS®… trying to get together to help all new agents, and current agents, feel more welcome, bring together a community and just try to help each other grow.” – Brandon Balk, 2024 St. Louis REALTORS® Young Professionals Network vice-chair.
Join Kylee Beasley, marketing and communications specialist at St. Louis REALTORS®, as she sits down with Kristen Beahm and Brandon Balk, REALTOR® members and co-chairs of St. Louis REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN). The group discusses what YPN is, what their 2024 goals are, and the upcoming event, Speed Niche Knowledge, on April 18, 2024.
Learn more about the Young Professionals Network.
Connect with our guests:
Kristen Beahm on Instagram: @kristenbeahm Brandon Balk on Instagram: @balk_realty Brandon Balk on Facebook: Balk Realty
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In this episode: “There’s no network restrictions, we don’t care where you go. You go wherever you want… and we pay the claim.” – Dr. John Bangs, JKB Consulting Group LLC
Join Dan Sale, CEO of St. Louis REALTORS®, and Dr. John Bangs, principal partner of JKB Consulting Group, as they discuss the new health insurance options available to Association members through our new partnership. Dr. Bangs discusses different coverage options offered by JKB Consulting and how they are able to offer REALTORS® the best coverage possible!
Learn more about coverage options through JKB Consulting Group.
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Join Kylee Beasley, marketing and communications specialist for St. Louis REALTORS®, and Tammy Sherrell-Shortt, REALTOR® member and 2024 REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund (RHAF) chairperson, as they discuss RHAF’s goals for this year, how they plan to achieve them, and upcoming fundraisers.
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This episode is brought to you by Investors Title Company.
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In this episode: Learn what is on the political horizon in 2024.
Join Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Louis REALTORS®, and Patrick Wohl, senior political representative for National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as they recap their discussion at the inaugural St. Louis REALTORS® Legislative Forecast Breakfast. The two discuss NAR and Missouri REALTORS®’s priorities, how those are expected to progress this year, which elections to watch locally, and overall predictions for the 2024 legislative session.
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In this episode: “Sometimes our own limited beliefs keep us from success,” Ivy Grant shares her insights on what success means to her and how she came to create the I Am My Sister Foundation.
Join Felicia Crawford-Randle, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for St. Louis REALTORS®, and Ivy Grant, REALTOR® member and founder of the I Am My Sister Foundation, as they discuss successes and challenges of being a REALTOR®, the importance of mindset, and what Black History Month means to Grant. Grant shares how shifting her mindset from focusing on profits to focusing on purpose and impact changed her path and helped her find success.
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In this episode: Learn about what has happened in and around St. Louis REALTORS® in 2023.
Join CEO Dan Sale and outgoing president Scott Haggerty in the final podcast of the year as they chat about the highlights and accomplishments of the Association in 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024.
- Learn more about the Staff Speakers Bureau.
- Learn more about St. Louis REALTORS®’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Learn more about Safer + Simpler Missouri.
- Learn more about Regional Permitting Collaborative.
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In this episode: Learn the importance of bringing new life to St. Louis and how you can help!
Join Dan Wunder, director of marketing and communications, and Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Louis REALTORS®, as they discuss important resources for REALTORS® selling the St. Louis Region. Hinderliter shares concerns about growth in the St. Louis region and what REALTORS® can do to help make a difference.
Useful Links:
- Register for the November Urban Affairs Forum
- St. Louis Mosaic Project
- Past episode: Inclusion - St. Louis Mosaic Project
- International Institute
- STL Made
- Past episode: Community - STL Made
- Explore St. Louis’ Civic Pride Foundation
- Explore St. Louis’ YouTube channel
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In this episode: Learn about the differences and similarities in real estate markets nationwide!
Join Kylee Beasley, marketing and communications specialist for St. Louis REALTORS®, as she sits down with 2023 National Association of REALTORS® 30 Under 30 recipients Kristen Beahm of St. Louis, Cam Buening of Indianapolis, IN; Kyle Sterling of Washington DC, and Courtney Stewart of Atlanta, GA. The group compares how their markets intersect and diverge, as well as discusses some of the struggles clients face in the current market and what they can learn from each other to better their businesses.
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Kristen Beahm on Instagram: @kristenbeahm
Cam Buening on Instagram: @iam_cam_iam
Kyle Sterling on Instagram: @_kylesterling
Courtney Stewart on Instagram: @courtneyknowsrealty
TikTok: @courtneyknowsrealty & @atlantahometours
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Debbie Weber and Risto Kekich discuss navigating the world of investment properties and working with investors. There are many important details to know and remember to be a successful Realtor® for investors. Staying connected to active organizations and individuals within the genre is key to understanding more and being a valuable asset to your clients.
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Brittney Bonds and Risto Kekich talk about home maintenance tips, keeping value in your property, and tricks for buying and selling. There is a lot to know, and new options evolve with time, so it's good to be connected and knowledgeable.
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Jessica Krieger Urich and Martin Carrillo discuss purchase loan types and their different options, benefits, and features. There are several options for buyers and properties to find the best situation for a loan. Being well-versed in lending details will put you and your client in the winning seat and give you expert status in their eyes.
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Tami Nuckolls-Schramm and Debbie Weber offer various solutions with outreach programs for neighbors in need, nonprofit services to assist families with furnishings, and many local assistance solutions for our community. As Realtors®, we play a vital role in coordinating housing solutions. Staying connected with St. Louis Realtors® and the organizations serving our community will exponentially benefit your clients and their families. Listen and stay connected!
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Firoozeh (Fie) Motiei Monfared and Megan Muñoz discuss the St. Louis community and real estate options for low-income purchases to establish long-lasting ownership. The pair gives an overview of local grant, gift, and lending options that can open doors to many buyers who would not have the ability to purchase alone. Listen and learn about organizations and programs to instill stability in St. Louis real estate.
Grant Programs:
BOA America’s Home Grant® program
Better Family Life
Beyond Housing
CAASTLC: Community Action Agency of St. Louis
Compassionate St. Louis
Federal Home Loan Bank
Housing Authority of St. Louis County
The Housing PartnershipJustine PetersonSt. Charles Housing AuthoritySt. Louis Housing AuthorityUrban League
Gift Programs:The Fam STLYour friends and family
Helpful Lending Programs:
Holy Family Initiative
MHDC
NACCA
Section 8
St. Joseph’s Housing Project
Other Useful Links:Home Sweet Home STLRebuilding Together St. Louis
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In this episode: Learn the importance of REALTOR® safety and the best ways to keep yourself safe while working with clients.
Join Karen Dunn, senior vice president of professional development for St. Louis REALTORS®, as she sits down to discuss safety tips with Janet Judd, local REALTOR®, former police officer, and 2022 chairperson of the National Association of REALTORS’s REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee. Janet shares smart safety practices when holding open houses, monitoring how much you share on social media, and trusting your intuition in situations that could be potentially dangerous.
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In this episode: Learn about the importance of economic development to the St. Louis region and how it can impact local REALTORS®’ businesses.
Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Louis REALTORS®, continues his conversation with guests Dennis Pruitt, vice president of business development for Missouri Partnership, and Jim Alexander, vice president of Gundaker Commercial Group. The trio discusses how REALTORS® can get involved in and be supportive of economic development projects, the importance of creating relationships with economic developers for REALTORS®, and what the future of economic development in St. Louis might hold.
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In this episode: Learn about the importance of economic development to the St. Louis region and how it can impact local REALTORS®’ businesses.
Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Louis REALTORS®, sits down with guests Dennis Pruitt, vice president of business development for Missouri Partnership, and Jim Alexander, vice president of Gundaker Commercial Group. The trio discusses economic development, the most common misconceptions, and what a typical economic development project looks like in the St. Louis region.
In this episode: Learn about the outcome of a few of the legislative priorities for Missouri REALTORS® in the 2023 legislative session in Missouri.
Charlie Hinderliter, senior vice president of government affairs for St. Lousi REALTORS®, welcomes guests Sam Licklider, chief lobbyist for Missouri REALTORS®, and Jason Zamkus, contract lobbyist with Missouri REALTORS®, as they share the wins REALTORS® had in the legislature and describe the feeling of this year’s legislative session.
Related podcast episodes:
Advocacy - Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) and Missouri ComepetesAdvocacy - Land Bank Coalition
In this episode: Join St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Felicia Crawford-Randle as she chats with Micha Mims, a certified diversity specialist and founder of Valued, LLC, to discuss important topics to consider when working with the LGBTQ+ Community. Mims shares how she began working in what she calls the “DEIB,” diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, space; how REALTORS® can become better allies; and the importance of visibility and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community.
Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
This episode was sponsored by St. Louis REALTORS® 2023 Platinum sponsor, USA Mortgage.
In this episode: St. Louis REALTORS® CEO Dan Sale and Stefanie Mitchell, a community lending development specialist with Stifel Bank and Trust, sit down to discuss the new Partnership for Success Scholarship Program. Stifel Bank and Trust is the founding investor of the Partnership for Success Scholarship Program with a generation donation of $10,000.
This scholarship program is designed to empower and support aspiring real estate professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Dan Sale details the program's objectives and aims with it will benefit the recipients. Mitchell discusses her role with Stifel Bank and Trust, how Stifel Bank and Trust supports St. Louis REALTORS® diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and what motivated them to initiate this partnership with the Association.
Learn more about the Partnership for Success Scholarship Program.
Have questions about the Partnership for Success Scholarship Program? Contact Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Felicia Crawford-Randle via email or at 314.590.2339.
This week, senior vice president of government affairs Charlie Hinderliter sat down with Caprice Johnson, marketing manager for Pearl Certification's Real Estate Division, and Tori Cheatham, director of outreach and education for Renew Missouri. The group discusses Pearl Certification and its benefits for REALTORS® and their clients. Johnson explains Pearl Certification's work in the real estate industry. Cheatham shares that Renew Missouri's mission is to realize a healthier environment and information on the Renew Missouri Homes Program.
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In this episode: Director of Professional Development Karen Dunn sits down with National Association of RELATORS® Director of Fair Housing Policy and Programs Alexia Smokler to discuss her passion for civil rights.
Discussing the history of April’s designation as Fair Housing Month, Dunn and Smokler share the importance for real estate professionals to promote fair housing and equal opportunity in the real estate industry. In addition, they also discuss the 2019 Newsday investigation into national brokerages, the inception of the educational program Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation, and the creation of the Bias Override: Overcoming the Barriers to Fair Housing video and development course.
In this episode: Director of Marketing and Communications Dan Wunder and Communications Specialist Kylee Beasley sat down with Community Engagement Committee Chair Marcellus Duffy and Vice Chair Tom Shipp. Marcellus and Tom discuss the Committee’s mission and accomplishments, their shared passion for serving the community, and the committee's biggest challenges.
In the second part of this two-part series, St. Louis REALTORS®’ director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Felicia Crawford-Randle, sits down with author and St. Louis native Vivian Gibson, to continue their discussion about Gibson’s book, "The Last Children of Mill Creek." In her memoir, Gibson recounts her childhood experience and personal knowledge of the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood. Gibson discusses the vivid history of the community, the ultimate displacement of 20,000 Black residents when construction began on Highway 40 in 1959, and thoughts about how the real estate industry can learn from this local piece of history.
In part one of this two-part series Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Felicia Crawford-Randle sits down with author and St. Louis native Vivian Gibson. Felicia and Vivian discuss Vivian’s inspiration to write “The Last Children of Mill Creek,” a memoir that recounts her experience growing up in the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, the history of the community, and the ultimate displacement of 20,000 Black residents when construction began on Highway 40 in 1959.
In this episode: As 2022 draws to a close, CEO Dan Sale and outgoing President Katie Berry chat about highlights, challenges, and major accomplishments for the Association this year.
The 2022 Annual Report is now available!
Director of Marketing & Communications Dan Wunder and Communications Specialist Kylee Beasley sat down with Green Street Real Estate Ventures Founder and CEO Phil Hulse and the Armory STL’s Director of Marketing Ali Lamb. Phil discusses the history of the space, how he decided to turn it into a multi-use event space, and the plans for the next phases of development. Ali excitedly shares what guests can expect when they visit the Armory, touching on the various elements located within.
In this episode: Communication Specialist Kylee Beasley sat down with Randy Thomas of Caliber Home Loans. The pair discusses the products and services Caliber Home Loans has to offer St. Louis REALTORS® members and their clients.
This episode was sponsored by Caliber Home Loans.
In this episode: Director of Marketing and Communications Dan Wunder and Communications Specialists Kylee Beasley sit down with two Young Professionals Network 30 Under 30 recipients, Kail Walker and Samantha Plomer. Kail and Samantha share first-hand experiences selling stigmatized properties and how they might go about selling a "haunted" house just in time for Halloween.
In this episode: Host and Director of Government Affairs Charlie Hinderliter welcomes State Representative Kevin Windham and Rachel Waterman of Legal Services - Eastern Missouri. They discuss how a land bank can better protect private property rights and address vacant and abandoned properties. Learn about new legislation to bring this tool to St. Louis County and communities across Missouri.
Watch the Land Bank Explainer video: https://youtu.be/9HqPR2ly_x8
In this episode: In honor of REALTOR® Safety Month, host Charlie Hinderliter welcomes St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell to discuss why the REALTOR® Advisory Committee is important, what Bell’s office has done in response to increased car-related crime in the area, how Bell believes the region can address systematic issues, and key safety tips to avoid becoming a target of car-related crimes.
In this episode: Learn about the fate of the legislative priorities of Missouri REALTORS® in the 2022 legislative session in Missouri.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes guests Sam Licklider, Missouri REALTORS® Chief Lobbyist, and Jason Zamkus, Contract Lobbyist with Missouri REALTORS®, as they share the wins REALTORS® had in the legislature and describe the feeling of this year’s legislative session.
Sponsor Spotlight: Katie Otto, USA Mortgage. Contact her today at kotto@usa-mortgage.com.
Related podcast episodes:
- Inclusion – Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) Recommendations
- Advocacy – Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) and Missouri Competes
- Advocacy - Clear Title Legislation and the STL Vacancy Collaborative
In this episode: Every year, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 young rising stars who are successful in the real estate business and have demonstrated skill, success, creativity, and leadership in their careers. St. Louis REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosts a yearly event featuring previous 30 Under 30 honorees.
Today we continue our podcast series with these talented young honorees as they discuss how they navigate the ups and downs of a career in real estate. Join guests Susan Fry, 2022 Vice-Chair of the Young Professionals Advisory Committee, and 30 Under 30 honoree Navjot Singh, Owner of Singh Real Estate Group.
Sponsor Spotlight: Julianne Perjak, Superior Sewer Company. Contact them today at 314-337-0522 or www.superiorsewerco.com.
In this episode: Host Karen Dunn, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Professional Development, welcomes guest Terry Murphy, Education Specialist at the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).
Learn about the education requirements to renew a broker or sales license, important deadlines for license renewal in 2022, and more. Terry gives an overview of the license renewal process, answers questions about common issues, and informs listeners on the various methods of license renewal in Missouri.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Continuing Education Requirements & Renewal Deadlines
- MREC Licensee Search
- Address/Name Change Submission Form
- 2022-2024 Renewal Information
- Register for Classes
In this episode: Title insurance protects homebuyers and lenders from financial loss and legal ramifications during and after a transaction. Today, we take a “deep dive” into the title insurance industry with St. Louis REALTORS® Affiliate Member, Security Title Insurance Agency.
Join host Jennifer Wiegert, Director of Marketing & Communications, and guest Wendy Cromer, Vice President of Compliance, Sales, and Marketing for Security Title Insurance Agency. Wendy enlightens listeners on the common misunderstandings of the business, how title companies assess risk, problems that may arise in closings, and what REALTORS® can do to avoid these issues for a smooth transaction. In addition, we’ll hear from Wendy on why building a solid rapport with a title company can significantly benefit REALTORS® and reduce their stress in the “late game” of a transaction.
In this episode: As local REALTORS® are well aware,the current St. Louis real estate market is chaotic for buyers and sellers alike. In 2021, the region’s existing-home sales reached their highest levels since 2006. Some say home sales would have been greater had it not been for soaring home prices and the inventory shortage, which has many wondering what the future may hold.
Host Jennifer Wiegert asks St. Louis REALTORS® Tina Siebert (2022 Treasurer) and Liz Smith (2022 Secretary) their thoughts on the current state of the market, what trends they see developing, and what advice to give buyers and sellers in such a tumultuous market.
Sponsor Spotlight: David Spector, Choice Home Warranty. Give David a call today! 314-707-3441
In this episode: Learn about a new coalition convened by St. Louis REALTORS® and hear from three founding organizations. Safer + Simpler St. Louis County is a coalition with eleven founding partners whose goal is to simplify building codes, inspections, and permitting to make doing business easier, improve economic development, and improve residents' health and safety.
Host Jennifer Wiegert welcomes St. Louis REALTORS® President Katie Berry, Len Toenjes, President of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri, and Megan Werner, Executive Vice President of the Missouri Growth Association, to discuss the new coalition, Safer + Simpler St. Louis County, and why it is important to our members, professionals, and residents.
In this episode: Every year, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 young rising stars who are successful in the real estate business and have demonstrated skill, success, creativity, and leadership in their careers. St. Louis REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosts a yearly event featuring previous 30 Under 30 honorees.
Today we begin a podcast series to hear from these talented young honorees as they navigate the ups and downs of a career in real estate. Join guests Susan Fry, 2022 Vice-Chair of the Young Professionals Advisory Committee, and 30 Under 30 honoree Alex Wolking of Keller Williams ONEChicago.
In this episode: The Delmar Divine, located in St. Louis’ West End, is a social innovation, high-impact historic building rehabilitation that aims to set an example for community development, social improvement, and collaboration in St. Louis and the nation. Delmar Divine will house a business incubator, community center, apartment complex, BJC career center, and plans to provide solar power to many residents in North City.
Join host Jennifer Wiegert and the organization’s Executive Director, Jorge Riopedre, to learn about Delmar Divine and its goals to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the nonprofit sector in the St. Louis region and to be a catalyst for the transformation of neighborhoods in North St. Louis City.
Link mentioned in this episode:
- www.delmardivine.com
In this episode: In July of 2021, after a recommendation from the Advisory Council and approval by the Board of Directors, 2021 President Matt Muren appointed a Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) on Diversity and Inclusion to engage in efforts to assist our Association to reckon with our past and build a more equitable future. In November 2021, the Board approved all PAG recommendations and added them to the Association’s 2022-2024 Strategic Plan.
Host Charlie Hinderliter welcomes Past Presidents Matt Muren and Nate Johnson to discuss the PAG’s origin and how St. Louis REALTORS® is taking steps in our community to reverse the damage of redlining, blockbusting, steering, zoning restrictions, and urban renewal destruction of homes and businesses of Black Families.
Click here to learn more about the PAG and read the 19 recommendations.
In this episode: Learn about a new Missouri law passed in 2021 supported by Missouri REALTORS®, removing red tape around REALTORS®’ LLCs and providing guidelines around advertising real estate teams.
Join host Danielle Finley, St. Louis REALTORS® Political Fundraising and Advocacy Coordinator, as she welcomes guests Sam Licklider and Jason Zamkus, lobbyists for Missouri REALTORS®, to discuss how the new law impacts licensees and brokerages.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- HB 273
- HB 476
In this episode: Learn financial tips, strategies for wealth building, and preparing for retirement as a REALTOR®.
Host Charlie Hinderliter welcomes guest Sandy Hancock, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Results and 2016 St. Louis REALTORS® President, to talk about tips for running your business and pursuing your financial goals.
In this episode: The Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has a mission to ensure the St. Louis region has access to a safe, convenient, and affordable public transportation system. Transportation funding is one of St. Louis REALTORS®' policy agenda priorities.
Host Charlie Hinderliter (Government Affairs Director and CMT Board Member) welcomes CMT Executive Director Kim Cella to discuss the organization’s recent efforts to secure state & federal funding for transit projects, activism in addressing safety and security issues, and initiatives to increase ridership and raise awareness about the benefits of public transit.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- St. Louis REALTORS® Policy Agenda
- Citizens for Modern Transit
In this episode: Building codes exist to keep families and properties safe and impact a variety of professions. Learn about a new report released today by St. Louis REALTORS® that showcases the range of inconsistencies in building codes across 89 governments in St. Louis County.
Host Jennifer Wiegert, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Marketing & Communications, welcomes guest Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs. Join us to learn about what motivated this report, its findings, and how you can tell your story to inform the work of St. Louis REALTORS®.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Read the report and tell us your story:http://www.stlrealtors.com/codes
- Related episode: Advocacy - Consistent Regulations Task Force
In this episode: Learn about REALTOR® Immunity legislation passed in 2019 providing protection to licensees dealing with issues of area and square footage.
Join us for this conversation with host Danielle Finley, St. Louis REALTORS® Political Fundraising and Advocacy Coordinator, guests Bob Bax, 2019 President of St. Louis REALTORS®, Apollo Carey, St. Louis REALTORS® General Counsel, and Missouri REALTORS® lobbyists Sam Licklider and Jason Zamkus, as they discuss a series of lawsuits that inspired legislation to protect licensees, and delve into how REALTORS® can remain protected by understanding the new law.
In this episode: Learn about NAR’s Fairhaven, a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Host Charlie Hinderliter welcomes Alexia Smokler, Senior Policy Representative for Fair Housing at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Nate Johnson, past St. Louis REALTORS® and Missouri REALTORS® President, as they explore what Fairhaven is, why it’s important, and the value of this innovative, online experience for REALTORS®.
Link mentioned in this episode:
- https://fairhaven.realtor/
In this episode: Learn about what NAR and St. Louis REALTORS® are doing to create a culture of Fair Housing and how that’s good for your business in part two of this two-part conversation.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), to talk about the history of segregation and racial discrimination in housing and how we need to understand it to create solutions in our industry to address its legacy today.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Color of Law video
- NAR's Fair Housing Action Plan (ACT Initiative)
In this episode: Learn about what St. Louis REALTORS® and NAR are doing to address the inventory shortage, the appraisal gap, and more through the lens of fair housing in part one of a two-part conversation.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), to talk about challenges in the housing market today and the history of fair housing that still reverberates through the market today.
Link mentioned in this episode:
- Housing is Critical Infrastructure - NAR
In this episode: Learn about Supra, the company that provides lockbox systems to St. Louis REALTORS® members. We’ll explore the member benefits that Supra offers to agents, such as valuable live training opportunities.
Join St. Louis REALTORS® staff members Rick Capelli, CFO, and Maria Slay, Supra Administrator/Membership Specialist, to learn about the history of Supra and the services and programs offered to enhance your success as a REALTOR®.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- St. Louis REALTORS® Supra Webpage
- Supra Training Webpage
- Tina Gibbs Email Address (for Supra training inquiries)
In this episode: Learn about sign ordinances, local laws that regulate your use of temporary signs, such as for-sale or open house signs. In this episode we explore governmental regulation of your business, fundamental rights, and the importance of REALTORS® serving in elected office.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes Crestwood Mayor and REALTOR® Grant Mabie as they chat about how the 1st Amendment applies to your for-sale signs.
Click here to view the Municipal Survey mentioned in the episode.
In this episode: Learn about the latest trends and incentives for residential solar power and how it can impact home prices.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes guest Eric Schneider, Director of Business Development atStraightUp Solar, to talk about what residential solar means for REALTORS®, their clients, and the questions you’ll need to know when your clients express interest in solar power.
Link mentioned in this episode:
- www.growsolar.org/stl
In this episode: Learn about the St. Louis Mosaic Project and its goals to transform St. Louis into the fastest-growing metropolitan area for immigration by 2025 and add 25,000 foreign-born citizens to the region to promote regional prosperity through immigration and innovation.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes guest Suzanne Sierra, Senior Program Manager at St. Louis Mosaic Project, to discuss how the Mosaic Project, an initiative of the World Trade Center-St. Louis, can be a resource to you and your foreign-born clients.
In this episode: Learn about REALTOR® advocacy victories in the COVID-19 era at the local, state, and federal levels.
Join us for this conversation with Jennifer Wiegert, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Marketing and Communications, and Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs.
In this episode: Learn about #STLMade, a movement within the St. Louis area that shines a light on the amazing things people are doing. #STLMade is supported by a region-wide collaboration of residents, local leaders, institutions, businesses, and nonprofits helping to tell our city’s story.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes guests Sarah Arnosky, VP at Greater St. Louis, Inc., Bronwyn Morgan, CEO of Xeo Air, and Neal Richardson, Co-Founder and President of Dream Builders 4 Equity, as they tell their #STLMade stories and share how you can use #STLMade to sell St. Louis.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://thestl.com/
In this episode: Learn about the fate of the legislative priorities of Missouri REALTORS® in the 2021 legislative session in Missouri.
Host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, welcomes guests Sam Licklider, Missouri REALTORS® Chief Lobbyist, and Jason Zamkus, Contract Lobbyist with Missouri REALTORS®, as they explore the twists and turns, the stories, and the players in this year’s legislative session.
In this episode: Learn about the Regional Permitting Collaborative, an industry coalition currently led by St. Louis REALTORS® to improve permitting in St. Louis County. The group works with the St. Louis County Executive’s Office and the Department of Transportation and Public Works to streamline and move the County’s permitting processes online.
Host Jennifer Wiegert, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Marketing & Communications, welcomes guests St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page; Anthony Lancia, Founding Chair of St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative and Vice President of Labor Relations for AGC of Missouri; and Charlie Hinderliter, Chair of the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative and St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs. Join us to learn about the origin, goals, and current status of the Regional Permitting Collaborative as the County works to make it easier to do business in St. Louis County.
In this episode: Learn about the importance of REALTORS® building relationships with elected officials to support our advocacy efforts. Hear from REALTORS® who serve as Federal Political Coordinator (FPC), State Political Coordinator (SPC), and Local Contact (LC) or Local Political Coordinator (LPC) and learn how these programs make REALTOR® advocacy more impactful both for our members and for policymakers.
Join us for this conversation with host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, and guests Kayla Johnson, REALTOR® and FPC; Liz Smith, REALTOR® and SPC; Carl Day, Past President of St. Louis REALTORS® Commercial Division and LPC; Molly McVay, Regional Advocacy Coordinator, Eastern Missouri with Missouri REALTORS®; and Danielle Finley, Political Fundraising and Advocacy Coordinator with St. Louis REALTORS®.
Links to resources mentioned in this podcast:
- St. Louis REALTORS® Local Contact (LC) and Local Political Coordinator (LPC) Program
- Missouri REALTORS® State Political Coordinator (SPC) Program
- NAR’s Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Program
In this episode: St. Louis REALTORS® Committees are an integral part of our Strategic Plan and provide resources that enhance member professionalism, support the growth of St. Louis’ diverse community, and protect private property rights.
Join Director of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Wiegert, CEO Dan Sale, President Matt Muren, and President-elect Katie Berry to learn what it means to serve on a committee and how to volunteer to serve.
In this episode: 2021 is a reassessment year in Missouri. Learn about property assessments and the assessment cycle, including how REALTORS® can help their clients in this process.
Join us for this conversation with host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, and guest Apollo Carey, a property tax attorney with Lewis Rice and the General Counsel for St. Louis REALTORS®.
Reminder: The deadline to file a formal assessment appeal is July 12, 2021.
In this episode: Learn about ARCH, a new tool developed by HomeScreen. ARCH is the first of its kind database of landlords and their available rental units, listed to nonprofit social service providers seeking housing for their clients.
Join us for this conversation with Ella Gross of Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC, REALTOR® Sandy Jacobson, and St. Louis REALTORS® Government Affairs Director Charlie Hinderliter as they discuss ARCH and the benefits the database provides to users in the St. Louis region.
In this episode: Learn about the Consistent Regulations Task Force working as a mini think tank at St. Louis REALTORS® to further our top policy priority of Consistent Business Regulations.
Join us for this conversation with host Tracey Yost, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Professional Standards & Risk Management, guests Katie Berry and Randy Alaniz, Co-Chairs of St. Louis REALTORS® Consistent Regulations Task Force, and Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, as they discuss the origin and work to date of the Task Force.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Municipal Survey Podcast & Results
- St. Louis REALTORS® Policy Agenda
In this episode: Learn about the importance of homeownership to individuals and communities, the strengths of St. Louis in housing, and recent trends that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is tracking.
Join us for this conversation with Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, and Nadia Evangelou, NAR Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting, as they dig into NAR’s research and its impact on the importance of homeownership.
In this episode: Learn about Zillow’s recent acquisition of ShowingTime, a showing software and market stats service provider for the residential real estate industry.
Join St. Louis REALTORS® CEO Dan Sale for a Q&A with ShowingTime President Michael Lane to learn about the implications of the acquisition, what this means for the future of ShowingTime, and the services it provides for REALTORS®.
In this episode: Learn about Clear Title legislation, the challenge of vacancy in the City of St. Louis, and the St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative’s efforts to address the issue. Get the scoop on two pieces of legislation (HB 1274 and SB 495) supported by St. Louis REALTORS® and Missouri REALTORS® that are under consideration in the Missouri Legislature.
Join us for this conversation with Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs,and Peter Hoffman, attorney and Co-Chair of the Clear Title Working Group of the Vacancy Collaborative.
In this episode: Learn about the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA), legislation under consideration by the Missouri Legislature supported by Missouri REALTORS® and St. Louis REALTORS®. Also, learn about Missouri Competes, a non-partisan coalition of businesses committed to achieving LGBTQ non-discrimination policies in Missouri in order to attract, retain, and support a highly-skilled workforce and foster an inclusive business community.
Join us for this conversation with REALTOR® and State Representative Tom Hannegan (R-St. Charles), Stephen Eisele, Executive Director of PROMO, and St. Louis REALTORS® President-Elect Katie Berry.
In this episode: Learn about a newly updated St. Louis REALTORS® tool for members to help navigate the 90 municipal and county governments across St. Louis City and County. The Municipal Survey is a tool that collects ordinances and organizes them by code, so our REALTOR® members are better able to guide their clients and comply with local ordinances.
Join us for this conversation with Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, Sam Hall, REALTOR® and 2021 St. Louis REALTORS® Advocacy Committee Vice-Chair, and Danielle Finley, St. Louis REALTORS® Political Fundraising and Advocacy Coordinator as they discuss the importance and utility of the Municipal Survey.
Click here to download the Municipal Survey Results.
In this episode: Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, guides us through recent, significant changes to elections in the City of St. Louis, which will be in place for the first time for this year's Municipal Elections on March 2, 2021, and April 6, 2021. Join us for this conversation with Dave Sweeney, attorney and lobbyist for the REALTORS®, and Eric Bronner, REALTOR® and leader in the effort to pass the election changes. Our guests explore the new changes, how they'll impact the election, and the thinking behind them.