The Real View: Recent Episodes
Ohio REALTORS
Everyone knows real estate is complex. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or a seasoned broker, this podcast has something for you. Join us as we connect you to industry innovators and influencers keeping you with the real view of real estate.
Jeff Lobb joins this week’s episode to discuss the pros and cons for REALTORS using Chat GPT.
We cover:
- Jeff’s background and how he got started in real estate
- Chat GPT: What it is
- How it's different than other AI Technology
- How you can give chat GPT the right prompts
- The benefits of using chat GPT
- Examples of how REALTORS can use it
- Weaknesses of chat GPT
- Risks of using chat GPT
- How to begin using it and becoming more familiar with it
- What the future of AI Technology in real estate looks like
Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs Andrew Huffman joins The Real View: Ohio Policy Talk to break down the new Ohio State Operating Budget that was passed this summer and what it means for REALTORS and real estate in Ohio.
We cover:
- What the budget process is and why it’s so important
- The priorities Ohio REALTORS were pursuing in the budget
- Details about the new Homeownership Savings Linked Deposit Program
- How the budget addresses the housing shortage
- The focus for lawmakers moving forward/what we should be on the lookout for
- Why the upcoming November elections are important
- Ways to gain CE Credit by becoming a poll worker
Christopher Matos-Rogers and Jan Green join this week’s episode to discuss the latest in sustainability in real estate, why it’s so important and how REALTORS can make it a part of their business.
We cover:
- How Christopher and Jan got started in real estate
- What NAR’s green designation is and how REALTORS can acquire it
- Why they are passionate about sustainability
- Why sustainability is so important
- What makes homes “green”
- What REALTORS need to know when it comes to sustainability
- What clients are looking for when it comes to energy-efficient homes
- How REALTORS can be a resource when it comes to sustainability
- What the future of sustainability in real estate looks like
Julia Lashay Israel joins this week’s show to talk all things fair housing and diversity when it comes to real estate.
We cover:
- Julia’s career and how she got started in real estate
- What fair housing is and how it impacts our industry
- The history of fair housing
- The challenges and opportunities when it comes to fair housing today
- The economic and social benefits of fair housing
- How REALTORS can attract diverse clients
- What to keep in mind when it comes to working with diverse clients
- NAR’s new Required Fair Housing Training
- What can happen if we aren’t following fair housing practices
- Ways to incorporate fair housing into our everyday business and lives
Colonel Mark W. Tillman, Pilot and Commander of Air Force One and keynote speaker at the 2023 Ohio REALTORS Convention, joins this week’s episode to share his incredible first-hand accounts of remarkable historical moments, including flying Air Force One on 9/11.
We cover:
- Col Tillman’s career and how he became a pilot,
- What it was like working as an Air Force One Pilot
- Some of his favorite stories and memories
- What his day-to-day duties and responsibilities consisted of
- What it was like flying Air Force One on September 11th
- What it was like flying the President into a war zone
- How the President’s visit to Baghdad was executed
- The favorite place he visited
- The spirit of the American people and how important it is
Jared James joins this week’s episode to preview and share best tips from his two upcoming sessions at this year’s Ohio REALTORS Convention, How to Dominate your Local Market and How to gain Listings right now.
We cover:
- Jared’s history and career journey in real estate
- How he became successful
- The opportunities that exist in today’s market
- How agents can take advantage of opportunities
- How perspective makes a difference in how you approach your business
- What attendees can expect from his sessions at Ohio REALTORS convention
- What trends he’s seeing with his clients
- Ways agents can differentiate themselves
- Why it’s so important to focus on your local marketplace
- The importance of relationship building
- What he’s looking forward to the most at Ohio REALTORS convention
Mitch Robinson joins this week’s episode to discuss how agents can make the most of a slower market.
We cover:
- Mitch’s career and background in real estate
- What he does now at Real Estate News
- The type of audience he markets to
- The state of the market today
- How agents can capitalize on a slower time
- The importance of relationship building
- Advice for REALTORS in a slower market
Joe Pucillo joins this week’s episode to dive into the world of sale-leasebacks and shares ways on why it should be a tool in every REALTORS toolbox.
We cover:
- Joe’s career and how he got started in Real Estate
- His company Truehold, what they do and his role
- What sale-leasebacks are and how they work
- The types of people utilizing sale-leasebacks
- REALTORS' role in sale-leasebacks
- What consumers need to know in sale-leasebacks
- Success stories of sale-leasebacks
- How REALTORS can use sale-leasebacks to gain more business
- The types of homes that make for good sale-leasebacks
- Any challenges or downsides that come to sale-leasebacks
- Advice for REALTORS in today's market
- Ways to learn more and get involved
Maricela Soberanes joins this week’s episode to discuss how hiring a Virtual Assistant can save your business time and money, shares the pros and cons and gives advice for best working with VA’s.
We cover:
- Maricela’s history and background in real estate
- How and why she got started in investing
- What her company does now
- What Real Estate syndication is and how she utilizes it in her business
- What Virtual Assistants are
- The importance of delegation
- How REALTORS can delegate better
- How you can use Virtual Assistants in your real estate business
- How to best work with VA’s
- How to find and hire VA’s and what you need to know about working with them
- Advice if you’re a small business thinking about using VA’s for your company.
Jeanette joins this week’s episode to discuss how to thrive in the midst of extreme challenges.
We cover:
- Jeanette’s background and career history
- How she got into real estate
- Her personal life challenges and how she overcame them
- The idea of women having it all
- How you can handle difficult times
- Dealing with fear and how to have courage
- Advice for women and real estate professionals when it comes to tough times
Jennifer Hammond joins this week’s episode to discuss how to stay motivated, what REALTORS bring to the table, and her key to staying positive despite challenges.
We cover:
- How Jennifer got started in real estate and what her career journey has been like
- How creativity is key when working with first time homebuyers
- What the state of the current market is like
- What keeps her motivated
- Best advice for REALTORS on how to stay positive
- The value REALTORS bring to the table
Welcome to a special edition of The Real View: Ohio Policy Talk! This new addition to the podcast focuses directly on federal, state, and local public policy issues that may be affecting the Real Estate Industry. Joining us today is Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs, Andrew Huffman, to discuss an exciting new opportunity for Ohio REALTORS in the upcoming August and November Elections.
We cover:
- Secretary of State’s background and career path
- What his role is and what his office is responsible for
- The upcoming August and November Elections
- How Ohio REALTORS can earn 3 hours of Core Law credit for being a poll worker
- What poll worker’s roles and responsibilities are
- Upcoming deadlines Ohioans need to be aware of
- How to sign up to become a poll worker
- Other ways REALTORS can be advocates for voting in their communities
Melissa Tracey joins this week’s episode to discuss the latest in home design trends and home remodels.
We cover:
- Melissa’s background and career path
- Why remodels are so popular right now
- The impact of COVID on home remodels
- The biggest motivators to wanting to do a home renovation
- Current design trends and projects that are hot for the summer
- Why remodeling is important for homeowners
- What your ROI looks like on renovation projects
- What homeowners need to know before undergoing a renovation
- The dangers of DIY renovations
- The biggest complaints homeowners have about their homes
- How REALTORS can help clients with renovations
Mac Joseph and Ohio REALTORS President Ralph Mantica join this week’s show to discuss the new 2023 consumer campaign, We’ll Get You There, and share ways on how REALTORS can get involved in the campaign.
We cover:
- Why President Mantica wanted to make this a pillar of his campaign
- The importance of telling our story
- The history and research that went into the campaign
- The campaign’s theme and messaging
- The launch of the campaign and where it stands today
- What’s next for the campaign
- How members can utilize the assets
- Why members should get involved
Luke Babich, CSO of Clever Real Estate, joins this week’s episode to discuss the largest generation of new homebuyers: Millennials, their characteristics, and what they’re looking for when it comes to their homebuying journey.
We cover:
- Luke’s career journey in real estate
- Why millennial homebuyers are so important
- Key characteristics of millennials
- How millennials view homebuying
- What challenges millennials are facing when it comes to homeownership
- What millennials want when it comes to a home
- What millennials financial picture looks like
- How REALTORS can best work with millennials
- If the American Dream is still possible for millennials
Jeremy Knauff joins this week’s episode to share why working with the media can grow business and gives tips on a do-it-yourself public relations plan.
- Jeremey’s background and career journey
- Why PR for REALTORS is important
- How PR can help you grow your business
- What reporters are looking for when it comes to experts
- How you can showcase your expertise
- Where to start when it comes to working with the media
- The different types of angles you can take when it comes to pitching stories
- How to build relationships with reporters
- The importance of social media
- How to make your pitch stand out
- Cheryl’s career and how she got started in real estate
- What is quiet quitting and why it’s so dangerous
- How burnout works in the real estate world
- The one line every real estate agent should learn and use
- Why so many people are “quiet quitting” now
- What quiet winning is
- What hustle culture is and how you can hustle differently
- The importance of saying no
- The importance of automation in quiet winning
- Other ways that we can start quiet winning
- How to avoid burnout
- Ways you can intersect your passion with your business
- Monika’s career and how she got started in real estate
- The importance of strong client relationships
- How relationship building can help grow your business
- Ways REALTORS can build stronger relationships with their clients
- The importance of trust and time
- What advice she has for REALTORS to build stronger relationships
- What the future of relationship building will look like
- The idea and concept of her children’s book, Welcome Home
- What’s next for Monika and her career
- How Tim got started in Real Estate
- How he became the President’s Sales Club winner in Individual Transaction Credit
- Why it was a goal of his
- His involvement in the industry and how it’s benefitted in his business
- How he finds time to juggle business and service
- The importance of delayed gratification in Real Estate
- Advice to new REALTORS on achieving success
- What keeps him motivated
- The biggest lesson he’s learned
- What challenges and opportunities lie ahead in the current market
- What’s next for him and his business
- Mo’s career and how he got started in politics
- Why these polarizing times are- and aren’t- that different from the past
- If he thinks our political atmosphere will or won’t change long-term
- The importance of voting
- The importance of surrounding ourselves with people who are different from us
- His advice to individuals looking to get involved in political campaigns
- What the pulse is in DC with the election around the corner
- The work he does in Georgetown and founding the Institute of Politics and Public Service
- Why the future of politics is bright
- Christy’s career and how she got started in Real Estate
- The YouTube Scandal and how it was handled on both ends
- How to write a proper statement in the midst of crisis
- What the purpose of a prepared statement should be
- How to be better prepared to handle crisis
- Ways to communicate your message
- What we can learn from scandal
- The biggest takeaways and lessons in dealing with crisis
- The importance of damage control
- The different roles we play in our lives and how they impact us
- The difference of mission vs purpose
- How we can find purpose in all of our roles
- Withdrawals vs deposits in our “savings accounts”
- Mission and how we can identify what our life’s mission is
- How to live a more joyful life
- The importance of appreciation and gratitude
- What the plan is to achieve more joy in our life
- The idea of completion and what tasks we can focus on before the end of the year
- Nathan's background and how he got started in Real Estate
- Winning the Good Neighbor award and what it meant to him
- How he and his family were able to get through tragedy
- The Reagan Michael White fund and why he decided to start it
- Other ways he and his wife give back to the community
- The importance of running, working out, and staying healthy and how it’s benefited his physical and mental health
- Advice he has for others on how to get through rough times
- How you can get involved and make a difference
- What’s next for him and his community outreach
- Todd and Stephen introduce themselves and share their backgrounds
- What they each do for Ohio REALTORS and their areas of expertise
- The recent Industry Updates held throughout the summer
- Paying homage to Peg and Lorie, former Ohio REALTORS attorneys
- An update about the Statewide Purchase Contract
- Dowager, property tax and short term rental agreement issues
- Common questions from the Legal Hotline
- What to expect in Lame Duck
- Upcoming CE Classes
- News and what to expect from the Division of Real Estate
- What to expect in 2023
- Christine’s journey and how she got started in real estate
- Her leadership journey and why she decided to get involved on so many levels
- The top three tips she has on how to strengthen your leadership skills
- Ways to strengthen your mind, body and soul
- Her work as a life coach and the biggest issues she’s helping her clients work through
- What advice she has for realtors looking to get involved on all levels
- Her candidacy as 2025 First Vice President
- Steve’s background in real estate and what his career’s path has been like
- Changes that our industry has went through and the impact they have on our industry now
- Opportunities in our current market
- The role technology plays in our industry
- Ways realtors can run a successful brokerage
- What he’s learned from some of the top producing brokerages in the country
- How and where brokers can best compete in the new landscape
- Brian’s career and how he got started in Real Estate
- Where the market stands today
- What changes in the market Brian is expecting and the timeline for those changes
- How differentiation and positioning can make a difference
- What we can learn from consumers
- How telling your “how” can become a game changer
- Advice for REALTORS to succeed in the ever changing market
- How loyalty is a problem in the real estate industry and what we can do to change that
- Jay’s career and how he got started in Real Estate
- His involvement with the Beverly Carter Foundation and why REALTOR safety is so important to him
- The different types of attacks realtors should be aware of
- Tips to be more safe at an open house
- “Trusting your instincts”- why it’s so important
- Situational awareness- what it is and how to practice it
- How prevention and awareness can help you stay clear of crime
- Logan’s career and what he does now
- Where the market stands today
- What it takes to be in a housing recession and factors that play into that
- What’s surprised him most about this year’s economy
- The impact that low inventory has had and will continue to have
- Trends we are seeing from today’s homebuyers
- Trends we are seeing from today’s homeowners
- What Intel means for Columbus’s housing market
- What he will be watching for the remainder of the year and heading into 2023
- Senator McColley’s story and how he got involved in politics
- The history and background story of rent control in Ohio
- The history and background of rent control across the country
- Why it was important for Ohio to stop rent control
- What HB 430 entails and how it will impact the industry
- What are the most important items in the bill
- What happens now that it’s been signed by Gov. DeWine
- What else is on the radar during the lame duck period
- Why this is such a big win for not only realtors, but renters and the real estate industry as a while
- Scott’s career journey and how he got involved in Focus 3
- The R Factor Mindset: what it is
- How you can master it
- The importance of your response to events
- The importance of pausing
- How your interactions create events for other people
- How you can train your team on the R Factor Mindset
- Ways it will change your life both personally and professionally
- What you can expect at his presentation at 2022 Convention
- Ashley’s career and how she got started in Real Estate
- Her company, Move Over Extroverts, and the work that the company does
- Common misconceptions that exist for introverts in real estate
- How you can be successful as an introvert in real estate
- How to use energy as a business tool
- How to regularly audit your work and personal life and why it’s important
- Ways to cut down on overwhelming tasks
- Choosing the right lead generation strategy that works for you
- Why LinkedIn is so important and what power it holds
- Why your LinkedIn profile deserves constant attention
- Ways to make your LinkedIn profile stand out
- Ways to capitalize with your presence on LinkedIn
- How you can network and grow your business through LinkedIn
- How often and how much time you should put into LinkedIn
- This year’s convention in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept 18-21
- Featuring 20.5 hours of CE Credit
- Nationally known speakers
- Always popular RPAC/YPN event at the Rock and Roll hall of fame
- First-ever Awards Ceremony
- Networking, parties, and so much more
- How Bobbi got started in Real Estate
- How she became involved throughout all three levels of associations
- The “big why” and how and why it’s important to find
- How to goal set and why realtors are focused on the wrong kind of goal setting
- How to time block and prioritize so you can achieve those goals
- The importance of mental health and ways to keep a strong mindset
- Carl’s background in the real estate industry
- The seven second window: what it is and what it means in our industry
- The top 5 ways agents can capitalize on those seven seconds
- A whole new mindset when it comes to preparing a home for sale, including how to pick and choose what upgrades to make and how to educate your seller on what improvements are truly needed to maximize value
- How staging a home can be beneficial
- Why today’s homebuyers prefer turn-key homes and not fixer uppers
- Importance of visual imagery including high quality photography and how to choose the right photos to post and in what order
- How Jessica got started in Real Estate
- The importance of building a team
- How she started with video marketing
- Importance of consistency
- Advice for realtors getting started with video marketing
- How video marketing has helped grow her business
- Tips on content planning and frequency of posts
- Her Global Luxury Ambassadorship and what that experience has been like
- How JMan got started in Real Estate and what he does now
- What data mining is
- How companies use it to predict who is likely to become a buyer/seller
- How it is used in our industry
- How agents can use it as a successful strategy
- Why REALTORS should be aware of it
- Advice for realtors on how to use it successfully
- How to get started with data mining
- David's career and how he got started in real estate
- Where today’s market stands today
- If the American Dream of homeownership still exists
- What advice he has for agents in today’s market
- What challenges exist in today’s market
- What opportunities exist in today’s market
- What buyers need to know in today’s market
- His prediction for the future of the real estate market
- Ifoma’s career and how he got started in real estate
- Common mistakes brokers make when it comes to hiring
- Where to start when it comes to hiring
- What really attracts good talent and what makes them want to stay
- What you should look for when hiring new agents
- How to change your mindset from recruiting to attracting
- Tips for a successful onboarding and training process
- The importance of leadership and culture
- David’s career and how he got involved with 1031 Exchanges
- What 1031 Exchanges are
- The top facts REALTORS need to know about 1031 Exchanges
- Common myths surrounding 1031 Exchanges
- Benefits of 1031 exchanges
- Some of the recent threats to 1031 Exchanges and where they stand today
- What goes into a successful 1031 exchange
- Advice he has for realtors working with 1031 exchanges
- Jackie’s career, Ohio roots and how she got started in real estate
- Why business planning is so important
- Why most agents skip business planning
- Jackie’s approach to business planning and why it’s different
- Why marketing should be your last step in business planning
- Common mistakes agents make when business planning
- How Evan got started in Real Estate
- What an intentional agent is
- Why being intentional is so important
- The 7 habits of intentional agents
- What an accidental agent is and how it can be bad for business
- Mistakes that accidental agents make
- Ways to implement the 7 habits and make your business grow
- What is a placemaking grant?
- How to apply
- Why they wanted to apply
- The process of coming up with the idea of the project and how it was implemented including timeline, cost, labor, and shared territory
- Completion of the project and feedback from the community
- What impact it’s had on the community
- Advice they’d give to other boards/REALTORS looking into the program
- How to learn more
- Evan’s background and journey in Real Estate
- The 30 Under 30 award from NAR- what it is and the process to be selected
- What it means to Evan to be selected as a finalist
- How he’s found success in just 3 years as a practicing agent
- Advice for realtors beginning their careers
- Advice and best practices in working in today’s market
- What Evan loves about real estate and why it’s important to him
- What’s next for him and his future goals
- Peg and Lorie’s upcoming retirement from Ohio REALTRS
- Residential Property Disclosure Form updates
- Updates to license law
- Updates to the Ohio Division of Real Estate online system
- Disciplinary action and trends since the passage of the Home Inspector License Law
- Updates in Forms committee and the 3 appendix’s being worked on
- What RPACE Loans are
- How they work in the commercial sector
- The coalition that formed in regards to RPACE Loans in Ohio
- What consumers need to be aware of
- The concerns of the Ohio Bankers League, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association, and Ohio REALTORS
- Programs that consumers can use in place of RPACE Loans
- The future of RPACE Loans and what we are hoping to accomplish
- Why we focus on cleaning during the spring time
- The impact clutter has on our bodies both mentally and physically
- Why it’s important to declutter
- Physical clutter- what it is and how we can declutter
- Mental clutter- what it is and how we can declutter
- Emotional clutter- what it is and how we can declutter
- When/how we can celebrate and why its important
- Chris’s background in Real Estate and how he got started in the Tech industry
- How covid has and continues to change tech in real estate
- How agents can best keep up with new technology
- His perspective on social media and how and why you should rethink it
- Biggest tech trends that will impact real estate this year and beyond
- Advice for agents when thinking about technology and their business
- Nate’s background and history in real estate
- His path to leadership and why it’s important
- The history of fair housing in the U.S.
- The Civil Rights act of 1968 (aka Fair housing act)
- Redlining- what it is and how it affected our industry
- Why the fair housing act didn’t cure housing discrimination
- How and why discrimination in fair housing still happens today
- Where fair housing stands and the work that needs to be done moving forward
- Ways REALTORS can put an emphasis on fair housing in their business
- What CRM is
- The importance of it to your business
- How to keep a clean contact list
- How to consolidate and sync your devices into one system
- How to segment your contact list
- How to best market to your contact list and the best frequency of communication
- How to build a workflow for adding contacts
- How Marian got started in real estate
- What clients should look for in selecting a realtor
- Her experience with working in two MLS systems and how they’re different
- Is the American Dream still achievable?
- What it’s like for first-time home buyers in today’s market
- Ways to make an offer stand out
- What do first-time homebuyers need to know/what they should do in preparing to buy a home
- Waving home inspections- yes or no?
- Advice if offers get rejected
- How Shay got started in Real Estate
- How she maintains 13+ year relationships with her clients
- How she turns buyers into sellers
- The importance of ongoing communication, as well as automated communication and what a good cadence of communication looks like
- How to make yourself stand out in a low inventory market
- How to manage multiple offers
- David’s background as a home inspector and how he started his own business
- The Home Inspector law change and why it’s a good thing
- FAQ’s around home inspecting
- The inspection agreement- what it is and how it protects realtor, buyer, and home inspector
- The Home Inspector code of ethics- what it is and why it’s important
- What’s not required on home inspections and how to navigate other services
- New forms that are available for REALTORS in providing names for home inspectors
- If REALTORS need to be present at the time of a home inspection- and what to do in both instances
- Why waving inspections can be a bad idea- especially for first-time homebuyers
- Sandy’s career in real estate and how she got started in investing
- How someone gets started in real estate
- Her secrets to screening and keeping tenants
- How to find the best real estate investment property
- Her secret to maintaining properties
- Her advice to anyone interested in real estate investing
- John and Julienne introduce themselves and the work they do on campaign training
- Details about the upcoming campaign training offered for free by Ohio REALTORS
- Why it’s important for Ohio REALTORS to run for office
- What you’ll learn in the training
- The types of individuals who should sign up for the training
- How to sign up
- What is Ohio Real Estate Health Benefits Center
- How it works
- Who is eligible
- Different type of plan options
- How to enroll including timeline and dates
- What you need to apply
- What’s the catch?
- Leslie’s Ohio Roots growing up in Columbus and attending the Ohio State University
- Her NAR inauguration night
- Her family and how she got started in real estate
- What made her decide to get involved in leadership across multiple levels
- What made her decide to run as NAR President
- What she’s hoping to accomplish this year as president
- What it means to be president during a year where women are the majority of the leadership team
- How Eileen got started in Real Estate
- How she became known as “Green Eileen”
- Sustainability: what it is and why it’s important
- Ways homeowners can save money on energy bills and have a more energy efficient house
- Ways REALTORS can become more energy efficient including earning the “Green Designation” from NAR
- Jackie’s background in Real Estate and how she got started
- The work she does at Columbus State Community College
- The steps it takes to become a realtor including: coursework, timeframe, finding a brokerage, testing, and more.
- How Valerie got started in Real Estate and what got her to where she is today
- Living in chaos and tips to take advantage of it in your personal life and business
- The importance of storytelling and 3 ways to perfect it
- Advice heading into a new year
- John’s background in Real Estate and how he got started
- His path to leadership and why he decided to get involved
- The importance of giving back and his charity work
- His initiatives and focuses for 2022
- His upcoming inauguration event
- The 2022 Convention in Cleveland
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Terry’s background in Real Estate and how he got started
- How a work-life balance is possible
- The importance of time management
- Technology and tools to help your life run smoother
- Little steps you can take every day to change your business and life
- What you should focus on at the beginning of 2022 to have a successful year
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How Marilou got started in the industry
- The work she does now as a Real Estate Coach
- How to best approach the new year
- Ways to make it the best year ever
- The importance of setting a morning routine
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Changes in RPAC Giving
- Building renovation
- Ongoing covid challenges
- Sustainability and diversity work
- New events including Women of Vision and the DEI Summit
- First-ever Ohio REALTORS Hybrid Convention
- 2021 Legislative updates
- What we can expect in 2022
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How she got started in real estate
- Writing her book Think Bigger- why and how she wrote it
- Her leadership story and how she grew her real estate career
- How she found success at such a young age
- The importance of mentorship and getting involved
- Advice for young professionals
- Must-have qualities of a true leader
- How to find success on social media
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How Brian got started with YPN
- What he’s learned about the Real Estate Industry
- His approach to running YPN and secrets to success
- Some of the programming, professional development and events Cinci offers
- How COVID affected the network
- What winning YPN of the year 2x was like
- His plans for the future of the network and what to expect in 2022
- Secrets to having a successful network
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- What the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance is
- The history of Ohio’s opioid crisis and the state of it now
- The impact that COVID had on opioid use
- Stigmas surrounding mental health, substance abuse and opioid use
- Denial Ohio campaign and the results of that
- The new End The Stigma Campaign and what stigmas surround substance abuse, opioid abuse and mental health
- The role that REALTORS can play in combatting opioid use
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Jim’s role in the real estate industry
- What Instagram is
- Feeds, stories, reels
- The importance of content
- How to find and grow your audience
- How successful REALTORS have seen their business grow because of Instagram
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- JP’s background and involvement at JobsOhio
- What JobsOhio does
- The importance of innovation
- How JobsOhio impacts cities across the state
- How JobsOhio brings businesses and people to Ohio- and the role REALTORS play
- The economic outlook for 2022- pipeline for future jobs
- How the economy has changed because of COVID and how Ohio fits into that
- Why Ohio is a great place to live and work
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- What the NFIP is-how it is an outdated system more than 50 years old
- NAR Insurance committee- how it worked to change the system
- What improvements have been made with the new system
- How Ohioans are going to benefit
- What REALTORS need to know about the new system
- What REALTORS can do now to prepare their clients for this change
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How Sue got started in Real Estate
- How she became involved at local and state levels
- The creation of the Ohio REALTORS Leadership Academy
- Her advice on finding longevity in a real estate career
- Winning the 2021 Mary L. Pollock award
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Smita’s start in Real Estate
- How she’s found success in such a short amount of time
- What mindset is and why it’s so important
- 3 Mindset Shifts REALTORS can make to improve their business
- Ways realtors can make mindset shifts
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How and why Harrison got started in Real Estate
- How and why Harrison got involved with associations on state, local and national levels
- Why diversity, equity and inclusion is so important
- The role real estate played in discrimination
- Four ways REALTORS can infuse diversity in their everyday lives, both personally and professionally
Tim Harris, top real estate agent and highly sought after real estate coach, joins Allison for this week’s podcast. Tim discusses broker qualities, mindsets, and motivation and how they work together to make great leaders. He also gives examples and tips on how to develop them to make yourself and your business better.
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Qualities of leadership and how to develop them
- How to stay motivated and the importance of motivation in leadership
- How to get your agents to buy into your leadership
- The importance of being a great salesperson as a broker
- The real estate magic number
- Ways brokers can be constantly evolving themselves and their business
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Lisa’s background in real estate and how she got started
- The good neighbor award and what it is
- Her story of involvement with the Salvation Army, family history going back to her grandmother and being involved for more than 100 years.
- Ways Lisa gives back- through REALTOR Ring Day, Coat and Toy Drive, PTO give back day with Food Trucks and other involvements
- How COVID impacted the response from the local community in regards to giving back
- Why it’s so important for REALTORS to give back
- Ways that she’s mentored other realtors and got them involved
- Ways REALTORS can get involved in their local communities
Eric Alva, Retired Marine Staff Sergeant joins Allison on this week’s Podcast. Eric discusses his career in the Marines and how he got started, his eventual deployment to Iraq, and what happened to him during his time in the Marines. Eric discusses after retiring, his decision to come out as gay, and how that impacted him and his family. He also discusses his involvement in repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, and the impact it’s had on LGB members of the military. He shares how he stays so positive in the light of adversity, and how he believes everything happens for a reason, as well as his hopes for a more inclusive and welcoming society for all.
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Eric’s background and decision to join the marines and what his experience was like as a gay man serving in the Marines
- His deployment to Iraq and becoming the first American injured in the war
- His decision to come out as gay and the impact it had
- His involvement in repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and what it meant for the LGBT community
- The work that still needs to be done to make the world a more inclusive and welcoming place for all
- How he’s been able to stay positive and maintain an attitude of gratitude despite facing adversity
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- The history of Shaker Heights as a garden city and planned city and what that means
- How the city was impacted by discrimination and redlining, and what the city is doing to change that
- Other challenges that the city is facing, including education, infrastructure, housing, and more
- How the city is working on preserving its history while dealing with modern issues
- What the ideal Shaker Heights would look like
- What makes it one of the most desirable suburbs in America
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- His background/how he got started in real estate
- His decision to start his own company, Sean Speaks
- His methods of success as a real estate agent
- How realtors can stay top-of-mind with their clients
- The 4 H’s
- Ways to be successful on social media
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Her background/how she got started in real estate
- The decision to become a co-owner
- What it’s like to be a co-owner with your husband and what working with family is like
- Coldwell banker’s inclusive ownership program and the power of partnerships
- Owning rental properties in Ohio and the impact COVID has had
- Challenges that face Latino’s in today's market and ways to overcome them
- Advice for women realtors
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Joe’s background in real estate and how he got to where he is today
- Winning the 2020 Realtor of the Year award from his local association and how he did it during a COVID year.
- Writing his two books, including how he got started
- What the process of writing a book was like and why he decided to write two books
- Some of the current issues/challenges in real estate today
- Client-oriented real estate (CORE)- what it is
- How using CORE can make you a better person professionally and personally
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Anti-trust and class action lawsuits and Katie’s “Real View”
- How NAR is working to defend these cases
- Department of Justice Case- what it is, what our members need to know and the impact it has on the real estate industry moving forward
- The four rule changes that were included in the settlement
- The withdraw of consent to settlement in July 2020 and how it’s unprecedented
- The settlement was withdrawn without prejudice what does that mean?
- How NAR is working to combat this case
- Ways REALTORS can help combat this case
- Misconceptions about commissions and how to avoid them
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Annie’s background in real estate and how she grew up in a real estate family
- Spending time with her grandfather and fond stories of their time together
- Getting her law degree and her current work at Howard Hanna Insurance and Real Estate
- Common trends she’s seeing in today’s market
- Advice for REALTORS on how to find success
- The importance of communication in today’s market
- The secret to three generations worth of success
- What it’s like working with family every day
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Pamela’s background and how she got started in real estate
- How she got involved with the National Women’s Council of REALTORS
- How she became president of the National Women’s Council of REALTORS
- How she’s found success especially amongst a group of REALTORS
- How women can find success in Real Estate
- The upcoming Women of Vision conference
- The skill and importance of listening
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Greg’s family immigrant story
- How he got started in real estate and the work he does now
- The importance of mentorship and what it’s meant to him
- His experience and involvement at local, state and national associations
- Why he loves real estate
- What the current commercial real estate market is like and what it will be like in the future
- Why he decided to run for for NAR Treasurer 2023 & 2024
- What he will do if elected for NAR Treasurer 2023 & 2024
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Seth and Tim’s backgrounds in Real estate
- Why they got involved with their local and state associations and why they got involved with convention
- What goes into planning a convention of this magnitude
- Details of 2021 Convention including dates and location
- Highlights of this year’s convention including CE Credit and amazing speakers
- How Realtors can register
- Details of special events during convention like the RPAC/YPN event and a special commercial program
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Chris and Elizabeth’s backgrounds in Real estate
- Their levels of leadership and why they decided to get involved at local, state and national levels
- The women of vision conference
- Why it’s important to uplift and celebrate women together as women
- What attendees can expect at the conference
- How people can register
- They both share their piece of advice for women REALTORS
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- The $75 billion fund and how it was passed,
- Ohio Real Estate License Transfers
- Fair Housing and Discriminatory Covenants
- School Funding
- Broadband Expansion
- Overall wins and disappointments with the budget
- Why REALTORS should be pleased with how the budget turned out
- How COVID spotlighted a few budget issues and how it will continue moving forward
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Jessica’s background, including attending college in the UK and how she got started in Real Estate
- Her role at NAR and the work in research
- How COVID 19 has impacted the real estate market
- Columbus, Ohio being a hot market and why it’s so hot
- Why out-of-staters are moving to Ohio
- Who is buying homes during this time
- What REALTORS experience is like during this time
- Trends like low birth rates and low marriage rates that may impact the housing industry
Jessica Smith with Florida REALTORS and Alex Barnett with the Tech Helpline join Carrie and Allison for this week’s podcast. They both discuss how they got started in the real estate industry and their respective backgrounds, what the tech helpline is (a free member benefit!) and how to contact the helpline, some of the issues you can call the tech helpline for, how covid-19 impacted REALTOR technology, and finally what are some up-and-coming trends in the real estate tech industry.
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How a team is currently defined under Ohio law
- How the team name law is changing
- Why this change is happening
- What it means to teams who are already established, and what it means to teams established after July 1
- A review of the home inspector licensing law that has been years in the making
- What and why this change is happening
- How REALTORS and consumers can ensure a home inspector is licensed
- How home inspector licenses will be enforced
- How this change impacts REALTORS
- Things REALTORS and home inspectors can do now to prepare for the changes
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Jim’s story coming out as a gay man to his friends and family during the height of the AIDS epidemic
- How he met his husband John and their love story
- Their decision to get married and how they made it happen
- Johns battle with ALS, his passing and what it meant to Jim
- The two court cases that Jim battled to be recognized as John’s surviving spouse on his death certificate
- The day-of the decision on the supreme court case and Jim’s experience being in the courthouse
- What it means for the future of LGBTQ_+ equality moving forward
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Veronica’s background and role with Ohio REALTORS, as well as the different programs she’s responsible for and what drew her to Ohio
- A recap of Issues Mobilization and some of the applications she’s received
- Grants that are available through NAR that can benefit at the local level
- A spotlight on the State Political Coordinators program and how REALTORS can get involved
- Municipal issues REALTORS should be on the lookout for
- Curate- what it is and how it tracks issues across the state
- The Village of Burton and point-of-sale
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Leigh’s career before she became a REALTOR, and how she got started in Real Estate
- Her involvement in RPAC on both local and national levels
- Her run for congress
- Starting her own company during COVID
- National Ethics Day, what it is and how it got started
- What the Code of Ethics is, why it’s so important and how it differentiates Realtors vs Agents
- The new Code of Ethics changes and what it means to realtors
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- John’s background in the Air Force and how he got started in Real Estate, eventually becoming President of the Butler-Warren Association
- What the Good Neighbor Award is and why John was the recipient
- The multiple ways John gives back and keeps his sons spirit alive through causes and charities that make a difference in the community
- How giving back has become a part of John’s daily life, and what he’s learned through his experience in giving back
- A shoutout to two other REALTORS making a difference in their community
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- AJ and Sharon’s roles in providing aid to the Miami Valley area
- Stories of individuals that were assisted by Dayton and Ohio REALTORS
- How the relationship between Dayton REALTORS and Ohio REALTORS helped provide instant relief
- What types of aid Dayton and Ohio REALTORS were able to provide to those impacted
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Jennifer’s background in Real Estate and how she got involved with the local boards
- Where Jennifer and Carrie, both Dayton natives, were the night of the tornadoes and their experience of the tragedy
- How Dayton REALTORS pivoted quickly to provide instant relief to those in need
- How the relationship between Dayton REALTORS and Ohio REALTORS helped provide instant relief
- What types of aid Dayton and Ohio REALTORS were able to provide to those impacted
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Michael’s background and experience in the Realtor world
- How he founded his company, Rent Spree, and what his company provides
- How COVID has impacted the rental market
- Advice and tips for Realtors on working with rentals
- His prediction as to what the future of the rental industry will look like
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Ann’s background in real estate, owning her own brokerage and working with her husband
- Her involvement with Ohio REALTORS and how she got introduced to ORLA
- What ORLA is and the benefits and details of the program
- Ann’s experience with the program and how it’s impacted her personal and professional growth
- How you can find more information, apply, and join the program and what you can expect to get out of it
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- The Civil Rights Commission and its work to ensure fair housing for all
- Ronnell’s role with the Commission and how he became involved
- The Fair Housing Act and Civil Rights Act and how they are both important
- The impact COVID has had at the commission
- The new memo from HUD in regards to discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation and gender identity being prohibited as sex discrimination
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Peg and Lorie introduce themselves and their work at Ohio REALTORS
- Today’s hot market conditions and what that means for realtors, especially dealing with multiple offers
- The importance of counseling clients early in the relationship
- Some common challenges in today’s market and how to overcome them
- Strategies buyers are using to make their offer stand out
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- How they both got started in Real Estate
- Where they are currently practicing and how long
- What the Young Professionals Network is
- How and why they got involved with the Young Professionals Network
- What they have planned for 2021
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Allen’s Ohio Roots and the big move to Costa Rica
- His path to Real Estate and opening his own brokerage
- What the Costa Rica real estate is like, including financing, interest rates, the impact of COVID and more
- The importance of working with NAR and ways Allen is working to improve real estate in Costa Rica
- Ways you can learn more and get involved in Global Real Estate
Links:
- https://gmail.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bf327feba0977984728fc5d2&id=528183e114
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- David’s story of getting involved with real estate
- His leadership and involvement in various different REALTOR associations
- The history behind the commercial lien law
- The need for changes to be made and what those changes are
- How the new changes will effect commercial REALTORS
- How the Covid 19 Pandemic has affected commercial real estate and what the future looks like
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Jennifer and Jomel’s background and involvement in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Human Trafficking initiative
- The initiative and goals of the program
- Why and how Ohio’s human trafficking problem exists
- The partnership with Ohio REALTORS and Ohio Attorney General’s Office Human Trafficking Initiative
- The recent Human Trafficking Summit
- Ways you can learn more and get involved
Links:
- https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/HumanTrafficking
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Their backgrounds in Real Estate
- How they met and decided to eventually become business partners
- Their leadership styles and ways they keep their relationship strong
- Ways REALTORS can find similar success
- How they kept their business strong during COVID-19
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Alex’s background and how he got started in Real Estate
- What the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is
- How he got involved and what he hopes to accomplish as National Vice President
- Alex’s journey as being a part of the LGBTQ+ community and as a REALTOR
- The MOU signed by Ohio REALTORS and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate alliance
- The CE Course he created and how you can learn more information and become an ally
Some of the highlights of the show include:
-Jeremy's background in the military and how he got started in real estate
- His leadership style and how he manages his brokerage
-His involvement with both the Columbus REALTORS and the MLS board of directors
-Winning REALTOR of the year
-Ways his office has been creative during COVID times
- Working in a booming housing market in Columbus, Ohio
Some of the highlights of the show include:
-Terry's background and expertise, including how he got started in commercial real estate and lending
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Ways to avoid commercial real estate pitfalls
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Advice for those interested or currently in commercial real estate
-Do’s and don’ts of commercial real estate -
How covid 19 has impacted commercial real estate
-What to expect in commercial real estate in 2021 and beyond
Links:
- https://profiles.forbes.com/members/realestate/profile/Terry-Painter-President-Founder-Apartment-Loan-Store/f9c35341-7514-477e-a064-fdace4e11f86
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Commercial-Real-Estate-Advice/dp/111962911X
Some of the highlights of the show include:
-How Heather got started in Real Estate
-What the current market conditions are like
- Things first-time homebuyers should keep in mind
-Advice on working in today’s market as both a REALTOR and/or buyer or seller
- The new revitalization of suburbs and why this is happening
-What she thinks is to be expected for the future of real estate
Some of the highlights of the show include:
-Rothstein’s background and history
-What brought him to research segregation in housing and ultimately write a book
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The color of law highlights and what it’s about
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The government’s role in housing segregation
-Wage and education gaps
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The Fair Housing act of 1968 and why it wasn’t enough
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The social justice movement of 2020
-Realtors role in housing segregation and ways we can make a difference
-Hope as to how we can end housing segregation and discrimination
Links:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8IWJT2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Some of the highlights of the show include:
-Lydia’s early inspiration to become involved in real estate
-What the a REALTIST is and why the organization exists
-Lydia’s plans for being the 2021 President-Elect
-Discrimination in real estate
-Challenges that the black community faces when it comes to home ownership
- Ways we can be more diverse and work toward fair housing for all
Links:
- https://www.ohiorealtist.org/
- https://www.nareb.com/
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Ohio’s opioid crisis, especially in Southern Ohio and Columbus
- Sam’s life in Mexico, which first exposed him to the crisis
- His decision to turn his research into a book and why it was initially rejected from multiple publishers
- How Covid 19 has impacted the opioid crisis
- What he thinks the future of the crisis looks like and how we can change it
Links:
- https://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-True-Americas-Opiate-Epidemic-ebook/dp/B00U19DTS0
- https://samquinones.com/
Show Notes
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- What is Lame Duck? And how it got its name
- What is the role of a Lobbyist
- Licence bills discussed during lame duck
- Commercial bills discussed during lame duck
- What to expect from state legislature in 2021
Julie is the President’s Sales Club Winner of individual dollar volume category for four years straight (2017-2020). Julie discusses her 26-year real estate career, including how she started in Real Estate and her relationship with Sibcy Cline. She discusses how she’s become one of the state’s top realtors, talks about how COVID-19 has impacted her life and her business, and gives advice on how realtors can achieve high levels of success.
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- Hear Seth’s interesting answer to what the best view he’s ever seen is, and enjoy a little bit of Browns/Bengals chatter
- Learn about Seth’s beginnings in REALTOR leadership
- Discussing his goals for 2021
- Discover why Diversity is one of his main initiatives
On November 13th, 2020, NAR Board of Directors historically voted to change the NAR Code of Ethics to strengthen REALTORS®’ commitment to fair housing. Diane discusses how NAR arrived at this point and breaks down what those changes are as well as the impact it has for the REALTOR profession.
Some of the highlights of the show include:
- An introduction of Dan and his work at the Statehouse (he started the Ohio Channel that’s now famously broadcasted Governor Dewine’s daily COVID-19 press conferences)
- When and how Christmas first was celebrated at the Statehouse
- Statehouse squirrels, chimneys, mailboxes, “Uncle Santa”, and more fun stories from Christmases past
- How the Statehouse has been affected by a pandemic before
- Similarities between the American Dream and what homeownership means and the Ohio Statehouse and what it means to Ohioans
- What Christmas at the Statehouse is like this year due to COVID-19
Links:
- The Ohio Channel
- Ohio Statehouse
- Ohio Statehouse Holiday Video
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