Talking Real

Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes (presenting sponsor of OAR's 2021 Annual Conference) joins us this week to talk about the real estate market from the point of view of new home building. How did the paint shortage and rising lumber prices impact Ideal Homes and the new construction market? Let's find out!

Lisa Buck with Gateway Mortgage joins us this week to take an inside look at lending. How has the market shifted? What are the newest trends?

Social media is a game we all play and it has become a vital part of any marketing strategy. The question now is... "How do you win?" 8 Ways to Fix Your Instagram Video

Technology is embedded in every aspect of the real estate transaction and is at the core of the business. This reliance/integration with technology is increasing day by day. This makes it imperative that we have technological competency that we are held accountable for. What does that look like? 🤔

A recent ransomware attack on Cloudstar resulted in the delay of many real estate transactions and loss of client data. How do you keep yourself and your clients safe? We talk to Deb Thoman, one of our conference speakers, about cybersecurity. She will be bringing you strategies, tips and tricks at the OAR Annual Conference: Stand Out in September 2021. Find out more information and register at oa...

The Notorious R.O.B. Rob Hahn joins us to give us his take on what he believes are the greatest challenges to the industry. Plus, we get the chance to speak with Mary Huckeby about the Good Neighbor Award! Are you a good neighbor?

Bill Dedman is a Pulitzer and Peabody award-winning investigative reporter, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. He will be our keynote speaker at this year's OAR Conference: Stand Out (check out the incredible line up and secure your tickets at oarconference.com). Bill joins us this week to talk about his 2019 investigative report - Long Island Divided. The investigation, published in Novembe...

A Fair Housing Act discrimination case we haven't seen before. Plus, Lisa Weaver joins us to talk about the REALTOR® of the Year Award. There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

On this episode we talk about the current market conditions, the condo collapse in Miami and bring in special guest Emilykaye to talk to us about the Commercial Advocate Award! There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

Blackstone (an investment firm) has agreed to buy a company that buys and rents homes for $6 Billion! This is the latest sign Wall Street believes the U.S. housing market is going to stay hot. Is this a good thing? Plus, Brad Reeser joins us to talk about the Life Member award! There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okre...

We're seeing a big push towards alternative energy sources. Clean energy. One of those sources is Solar Energy. Today, we chat with JW Peters CEO of Solar Power of Oklahoma about the efficiency, ROI and future of Solar Energy in Oklahoma, and, in the world.

We talk about 3 very different things that are impacting real estate right now: NAR-DOJ Agreement Regarding MLS Rules Paint Shortage New FAA Regulation for Drones

Part 2 of our multiple offer series. In today's market, multiple offers are the norm, and not just a couple offers, multiple multiple offers! How should you navigate these to best serve your clients and protect your business? In part 2 we cover how to represent buyers while navigating a multiple offer situation.

In today's market, multiple offers are the norm, and not just a couple offers, multiple multiple offers! How should you navigate these to best serve your clients and protect your business? In part 1 we cover how to represent sellers while navigating a multiple offer situation.

Josh Cockroft joins us this week to give us an update on how things went this year at the Capitol and what is still left to do as session wraps up! Also, remember REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is May 19th - there is still time to register and join us!

Part 2 of our conversation with Bryan Greene, VP of Policy Advocacy at NAR. We continue our conversation about all the modern issues in Fair Housing. What is going on today, that is impacting Fair Housing now, and into the future.

Bryan Greene, VP of Policy Advocacy at NAR, joins us to talk about all the modern issues in Fair Housing. What is going on today, that is impacting Fair Housing now, and into the future.

The market is on fire and properties appraising is always a concern. This week we talk to Lee Caesar Jr. who gives us valuable insight into the appraisal process and how you can be involved in the process the right way.

The National Association of Realtors recently made a change to the Code of Ethics and adopted standard of practice 10-5. This prohibits Realtors from using harassing speech, hate speech, epithets or slurs based on any of the protected classes in article 10. We talk to Matt Difanis on how this will impact you!

Exactly how much have TV shows impacted the perception of homebuyers. Have they skewed their expectations or equipped them with knowledge ? The latest NAR survey - 2021 Profile of Home Staging gives us some insight into the home buyer.

This week we talk about a variety of topics, from an interesting legal line question to 3D printed homes, home sale data and more!

We are live from Capitol Conference 2021 with special guest Grant Cody, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. We chat about some exciting OREC updates relating to licenses, CE reporting, administrative rules changes, escalations clauses and more!

Josh Cockroft joins us this week to give us an update on how things are going at the Capitol and a little taste of CapCon next week!

CEO of the Iowa Association of Realtors, Gavin Blair, joins us this week to talk about a variety of topics but at the heart of it all, we discuss why it is so important that Realtors are engaged with their association to shape the future of real estate!

A real estate auction? What is that? How does it work? The pros, cons and everything in between. Jessie Teehee joins us in the studio this week to enlighten us on the process of Real Estate Auctions.