Michael Jones, 2023 Ohio REALTORS REALTOR of the Year, discusses his big win, how he did it, tips for success, and what’s next for him and the industry. We Cover: Michael’s career journey and how he got started in real estate What it meant for him to win the 2023 REALTOR of the Year Award His involvement in the industry and the importance of volunteerism How he finds balance What keeps him motivated What he’s most proud of Goals for next year Advice for REALTORS Opportunities that exist in today...
Jan 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 164
Zak Shellhammer joins this week’s episode to discuss affordable housing, finding your passion, and how the two can work together to help grow your business. We cover: Zak’s career and background in real estate His experiences as a buyers agent Why affordable housing is so important What factors impact a housing crisis REALTORS role when it comes to affordable housing Why the mindset around affordable housing needs to change Just how short we are when it comes to affordable housing Solutions for ...
Jan 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 163
Dr. Lisa Sturtevant joins this week’s episode to discuss what lies ahead for the U.S. real estate industry in 2024. She discusses current economic and housing market trends and also changes in the broader real estate sector that will impact our industry in the year ahead and beyond. We cover: Lisa’s career background Where the market stands heading into 2024 What challenges exist What we can expect from interest rates What we can expect from inventory level and home prices What opportunities exi...
Jan 02, 2024•31 min•Ep. 162
Cara Ameer joins this week’s episode to discuss home insurance and why REALTORS and their clients need to be more proactive than ever. We cover: Cara’s career and background in real estate Why insurance is becoming so important to the real estate transaction How insurance companies are operating What types of properties may have difficulty getting insurance What insurance companies are looking for Why its important to be proactive The importance of building relationships with insurances agents H...
Dec 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 161
Eric Bramlett joins this week’s episode to discuss ways to make your client’s offer more compelling in a investor-heavy market. We cover: Eric’s history and background in real estate Why cash offers are so appealing to homesellers Why that’s a problem for the everyday homebuyer If we are in an investor-heavy market and if that trend will continue The impact higher interest rates have on investors The impact of foreign investors The role REALTORS play in a multi-listing situation What homebuyers ...
Dec 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 160
Treasurer Sprague joins this edition of Ohio Policy Talk to discuss the new Homeownership Savings Account Program and what it means for potential homebuyers in Ohio. We cover: What the Treasures office does What the new Ohio Homebuyer Plus Savings Account is Creating the program How the program works Why the Treasurers office wanted to get involved What it means for potential homebuyers in Ohio How individuals can participate When the program will launch How to get more information...
Dec 14, 2023•18 min•Ep. 3
Brent Lancaster joins this week’s episode to discuss what economic concepts come into play when it comes to a real estate transaction and how agents can best prepare themselves for potential market changes. We cover: Brent’s history and background in real estate What motivates buyers and sellers Where the market stands today Why it’s good to be honest about the market The three numbers he recommends regularly knowing from your MLS Why interest rates are so important Where inventory and home pric...
Dec 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 158
Al Wisnefske joins this week’s episode to discuss how to buy and sell rural properties and how these types of listings can be great opportunities if positioned properly. We Cover: Al’s history and career background How he got started with rural properties What rural properties are and why they are so important The increase in popularity of rural properties What types of people are interested in rural properties How to become knowledgeable on rural properties How we can find the best land Opportu...
Dec 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 157
Charlie Hardage joins this week’s episode to discuss how to overcome the fear of taking risks and how real estate investing can be life-changing. We Cover: Charlie’s history and career background How he got started in real estate investing Opportunities that investing has brought Ways the average person can get involved in investing How to overcome fear of taking risks The importance of taking risks How real estate investing has changed his life Advice for people starting out in real estate inve...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 156
Chuck Schroder and Amy DuBose from SentriLock join this week’s episode to discuss the latest in lockbox technology and how it benefits REALTORS. We Cover: Their career and history with SentriLock What the company does and what it’s mission and goals are The products and services that SentriLock offers How the products work How they stand out from competitors The future of lockbox technology Research methods and how new products are developed The benefits to REALTORS The importance of Safety feat...
Nov 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 155
Mike Leimeister joins this week’s show to discuss his background in real estate, REALTOR.com’s involvement in the industry and what REALTORS need to know about the newest products and services offered. We cover: Mike’s career and background in real estate What realtor.com is and the history behind the company Realtor.com’s new vision and mission moving forward The importance of feedback when it comes to designing products How realtor.com can be a good partner to realtors and consumers The relati...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 154
Brandon Doyle joins this week’s episode to discuss the benefits and features of smart homes and shares what REALTORS and consumers need to know when working with smart homes. We Cover: Brandon’s career and background in real estate What smart homes are What makes a home smart Why smart homes are becoming more popular Benefits of smart homes Most popular smart home technologies What upgrades to make if you’re a beginner with smart homes Just how much you can save from smart home technology How to...
Nov 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 153
Clint Skutchan joins this week’s episode to discuss the current state of the MLS, where it's heading in the future, what should happen if compensation changes and how REALTORS can best be prepared. We Cover: Clint’s history and background in real estate What T360 does and the services they provide Current landscape of the MLS What factors t360 is taking a look at when it comes to our industry and how MLS’s operate How we got to the point that we’re at today The opportunities that exist should bu...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 152
Ashley Baker joins this week’s podcast and shares tips on how to master hashtags on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. We cover: Ashley’s background and career history Founding Coastline Marketing LLC What hashtags are Why they are important Why having a hashtag strategy is important Best ways to use hashtags Worst ways to use hashtags How they differ from platform to platform How many hashtags we should be using The role testing and analytics play How to measure success...
Oct 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 151
Bo Blackburn breaks down the anatomy of a residential real estate lawsuit including how to limit your liability and avoid the most common mistakes relating to the seller’s disclosure notice and real estate legal claims. We Cover: Bo’s career and background history Founding Sellers Shield and what the company does What the Sellers Disclosure Notice is and how it works How and why real estate lawsuits are on the rise The most common risk factors when it comes to sellers and agents How we can resol...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 150
Rob Hahn joins this week’s episode to explain the potential outcomes of the commission lawsuits and what it means for our industry. We cover: The three lawsuits against NAR What they mean for our industry The potential impact they can have How brokers and agents can be prepared What he thinks the outcomes of the lawsuits are going to be How quickly we could see changes What the future of real estate will look like
Oct 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 149
CEO of Havenpark Communities Robbie Pratt joins this week’s episode to dive into the world of manufactured housing and why it’s a solution to affordable housing. We cover: Robbie’s background and history What he does at Havenpark Communities What Havenpark Communities does How Havenpark advances homeownership What manufactured housing is Stigmas that exist around manufactured homes Differences between manufactured housing and stick housing The benefits of manufactured housing Manufactured home a...
Oct 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 148
Chris Birk joins this week’s episode to discuss VA loans: what they are and how to use them, and why they are an important part of veteran homeownership. We cover: Chris’s background and history in VA loans What VA loans are The benefits that VA loans offer The types of ways to use VA loans The types of individuals that qualify for VA loans Education that takes place for veterans on VA loans REALTORS' role in VA loans The biggest misconceptions when it comes to VA loans Why VA loans can be a way...
Sep 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 147
Wendy Waselle joins this week’s episode to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and do’s and don’ts of working in the divorce real estate niche. We cover: Wendy’s career and background story What her company, divorce this house, does The types of people agents should be working with REALTORS' role in divorces How to best approach this niche The opportunities that exist when it comes to Divorce Real Estate How to make yourself stand out to clients The importance of education The best time to ge...
Sep 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 146
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...
Sep 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 144
Maura Neill joins this week’s episode to preview her upcoming session at this year’s Ohio REALTORS Convention and shares her best tips on negotiation style and strategy. We cover: Maura’s background and how she got started in real estate Why negotiation is so important The different ways REALTORS negotiate on a daily basis The misconceptions that exist when it comes to negotiation The importance of strategy when it comes to negotiation and beyond Negotiation styles and how to work with different...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 143
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 forw...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 2
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 a...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 142
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 ...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 141
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 ...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 140
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 sessio...
Aug 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 139
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
Aug 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 138
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...
Jul 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 137
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 ...
Jul 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 136
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
Jul 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 135
