#HomeForAll Podcast

We had Jamie McMillen and Dean DePiero in the studio to round up all of the results from the local elections that happened last week. It's a great episode that you won't want to miss! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

Join us for a new episode of our #HomeForAll Podcast featuring the Candidates for our ACAR Board of Directors. Here from our Candidates on their experience, willingness to be a part of our ACAR board and what they plan to bring to the table. Voting is live and open until October 4th. All members are able to vote via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ACARvote Questions about the content in th...

Check out an all-new episode with former ACAR's Sandy Naragon! We were thrilled to have her back in the studio and in the office space again. Sit back, relax and enjoy our catch up! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

Join us for a new episode featuring Lonnie Pratt and Michael Lepley with the Mobility Program of the new  Cuyahoga Community Choice Demonstration! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

The #HomeForAll Podcast is back with an update on all things legislative for the first quarter of 2023.  Joining us in the studio are ACAR Vice-President of Government Affairs, Jamie McMillen and ACAR Political Consultant, Dean DePiero.  Join the Legislative Committee HERE . Become a Community Watchdog HERE . Jamie McMillen can be reached via email at jmcmillen@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Dean DiP...

It’s been one year since our CEO, Mike Valerino took the reins from then CEO, Sandy Naragon.  It’s been an incredibly exciting year at ACAR and we're giving you an in-depth look at the association from Mike’s perspective. Your ACAR CEO Mike Valerino can be reached by emailing mvalerino@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Want to request an office visit from ACAR staff? Call (216) 901-0130 for more in...

Ohio’s Superintendent of Real Estate and Professional Licensing Daphne Hawk joins us to cover a wide variety of topics including Wholesaling, Complaints and Trends, departmental modernization and so much more. Ms. Hawk was appointed to the position in July 2022 and has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry as a sales agent, brokerage manager, sales trainer, and productivity coach...

Weighing in at 10 pages, Ohio’s Statewide Residential Purchase Agreement is one of the latest and greatest advancements in our industry.  We’re going to talk about all the ins and outs of how it came to be, what it means for our REALTORS® and a ton of other questions.   For this deep dive, we have three great guests: Howard Hanna General Counsel Jon Deegan, Operating Principal/Broker at Keller Wil...

We're joined once again by  MLS Now VP of Quality Assurance Anne Petit! The short list of topics include... the listing process – life cycle bringing potential rule violations to the forefront  staff listings and requests for corrections  the most frequent violations and so much more! Click here to view the MLS Now Rules and Regulations. For questions about these topics and more, email Anne P...

The #HomeForAll Podcast team is honored to welcome the one and only Lydia Pope! Ms. Pope is currently serving as the 32nd President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., and is the 3rd woman in NAREB’s 75-year history to serve in this position.  In this exclusive session, Ms. Pope breaks down her leadership journey, the mentors she's had along the way and her vision for th...

As we celebrate Black History Month, we're joined in this episode by current ACAR President, Akil Hameed and 1986 President of what is now known as ACAR, Mr. J Everett Prewitt.   Mr. Prewitt was the very first African American president of the association and has continued to break down barriers throughout his life. Today he and President Hameed are going to share their leadership journeys in...

Season 5 is starting strong with an exclusive insight from our 2023 ACAR Officers. This group of three (alongside CEO Mike Valerino) will be breaking down their leadership journeys,  plans for the year ahead and so much more.  Treasurer Drew Gaebelein recommends anything by John Maxwell. Drew can be reached at 216.310.3739 or drew@drewgaebelein.com.  President Elect Mark Vittardi recommends "...

For today’s final episode, we’re going to talk about staging and home photography. You're a new agent and have a cell phone that takes pretty good photos—should you be using your cell phone to take the photos of a new listing or should you look at hiring a professional? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your bus...

We're sitting down today to talk about social media, websites and coaching. What is important, where should a new agent be on social and why? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli...

Putting your best foot forward is important when it comes to marketing yourself and your real estate business! What are the essentials to make sure you always put your best foot forward and represent your business in the best light? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Quest...

Over time, most REALTORS® develop a strong preference for which kind of lock box they use.  For a new REALTOR®, where's the best place to start when it comes to the controversial topic of lock boxes? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Questions about the content in th...

We're back to talk about two very important topics – Home Inspections and Open Houses.  What are the key things that new REALTORS® need to be sure to look for in a home inspector and maybe also…what questions should they be asking? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Q...

Today we’re going to discuss the MLS and the local Board of Realtors®.  Because Ohio has board of choice, what should a new agent look for when deciding which board to join? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR C...

We all know that having a pre-qualified buyer is essential these days, but let’s talk about how to approach that subject with your potential clients.  What should be said? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Com...

It's time for another episode of Fast Lane Learning and today we’re going to talk about a VERY important set of topics that include creating a business plan, working your sphere and creating a niche sector.  Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Questions about the conte...

There are a lot of options out there for a new agent (or even for an existing agent) when it comes to working alone or working with someone else.  Let’s talk about those options starting with the concept of a Team! Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   Questions about the con...

Drivers, START YOUR ENGINES! Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   This week we're back in the studio for an ALL NEW SEASON! Today we're discussing how new agents can learn their market and best manage their business.  Questions about the content in this podcast? Co...

After retiring as Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate earlier this year, Anne Petit is jumping back in to the world of real estate with MLS Now! She now serves as the VP of Quality Assurance and we could not be more excited to learn about her latest journey.  Want to learn more about her role or ask additional questions? Anne can be reached by emailing anne@mlsnow.com.  Questions ab...

Since 2020, REALTORS® have been faced with new, unprecedented challenges. As the market continues to evolve, how are ACAR members adapting their businesses to succeed?  For this special bonus episode we are joined by ACAR member Ahren Booher and ACAR Board members Jeremy Fennell and Tim Damiano. They are going to be speaking from personal experience about the past, present and future of the real e...

Election season has come and gone, but what do these results mean for REALTORS®? This week we are joined by ACAR Gov. Affairs Consultant Dean Depiero and ACAR Vice President of Gov. Affairs Jamie McMillen.  We're diving into these election results on a local and state level as well as the role of RPAC Trustees in this process.   Dean Depiero can be reached via email at depierolaw@gmail.com, b...