#HomeForAll Podcast

Point of Sale (POS) can be a polarizing topic for REALTORS®, consumers and communities, but ACAR is here to help! This week, ACAR's VP of Government Affairs Jamie McMillen leads the conversation around POS between REALTORS® and the cities where they work and live. Jamie and your host Kelli Moss are joined by ACAR Legislative Chair Jeannet Wright and Euclid Mayoral Assistant Krystal Grida.  To...

Created as a REALTOR®-driven response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) continues to restore and rebuild communities affected by disasters thanks to the generosity of individual REALTORS®, REALTOR® Associations, and affiliated organizations. The #HomeForAll Podcast is thrilled to be joined by Cincinnati REALTOR® and 2017 Ohio REALTORS® President Pete Kopf alongsi...

Rental housing is the hot topic in real estate right now—and for good reason.  With issues like Source of Income Protection, Rent Control and Landlord-Tennant Law, there certainly is a lot to talk about.   Join ACAR's own Jamie McMillen as she leads a truly riveting conversation with Ohio REALTORS® GAD Beth Wanless and ACAR Member Jeannet Wright. To contact Beth, email wanless@ohiorealtors.or...

RPR is the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®.  This week ACAR's own Kelli Moss and Therese Covell are joined by RPR Director of Industry Relations Ernie Bottom as they dive into everything RPR has to offer. To learn more about this member benefit, CLICK HERE! To contact Ernie, email ernie@narrpr.com or call 262.785.0633 Questions about the content in this podcast?...

September is Realtor® Safety Month and the perfect time to reassess your safety protocol. This week we're joined by Sara Calo from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Mentor. We're going to cover minimizing seller risk,  social media best practices, email safety tips, wire fraud and so much more! Want to learn more about the subjects covered in this episode? Email Sara at saracalo@howar...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Aretha Franklin said it best—respect is everything in the business of real estate!  Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli for the FINAL summer episode of Fast Lane Learning as they discuss the importance of respecting your fellow Realtors®. Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akroncl...

We're keeping the conversation about clear cooperation going! Join MLS-Now President & CEO Carl DeMusz alongside COO John Kurlich as they walk us through all things MLS. Click here to visit the MLS-Now website  Click here to access the contact information for Carl DeMusz, John Kurlich and the rest of the fantastic MLS-Now staff Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACA...

Have you heard the latest in clear cooperation news? Join MLS-Now President & CEO Carl DeMusz alongside COO John Kurlich as they walk us through all things MLS. Part 2 will debut this Friday—don't forget to tune back in for the rest of this fascinating conversation.  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akroncl...

Buying a home can be a dream come true, but could waving a buyer inspection cause a nightmare for buyers and sellers? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they discuss the importance of buyer inspections and how to prevent heartache on both ends of the transaction.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailin...

September is Realtor® Safety Month! Join the #HomeForAll Podcast as we celebrate agent safety and dive into Season 4. This week we're joined by Ali Whitley with RE/MAX Crossroads Properties and Joanne Zettl with Elite Sotheby's International Realty as they tackle the reality of Realtor® safety.  Joanne can be reached at 216.409.1328 and Ali can be contacted at 330.808.4680. Download Fore...

Article 9 means EVERYTHING in writing for Realtors®, but what does that mean in the digital age? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they break down Article 9 and the importance of competent communication with clients.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Questions...

Even the most perfectly staged homes are no match for curious buyers or rambunctious kiddos. What steps should you take to ensure the seller's property stays intact and what can you do in the event of an accident? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they break down the dos and don'ts of home visits and how to prep your buyers and sellers. Questions about the informa...

Everyone has their own way of doing business, but how can your cultural knowledge make or break your next client interaction?  Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they discuss cultural differences, best business practices and how you can learn to be more culturally competent.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Mos...

Written records are an important asset to your real estate business, but where do emails and texts fit in?  Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they review written communication techniques for your business!  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Questions about the c...

A stressful market can be hard on agents and the clients they serve. How can you manage your business and build better relationships even in the most trying environments?  Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they break down the best practices in business etiquette.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emaili...

Social media, public perception and professionalism. Oh my!  So many factors go in to creating and maintaining your Realtor® reputation—how can you be sure to stay on the positive side of peoples' minds? Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they walk us through the dos and don'ts of Realtor® life.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Co...

ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli are talking you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.   This week they're focusing on the crazy market and what buyers can expect going forward.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Q...

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 breaking down everything agency and how agencies work for Realtors® and their clients.  Questions about the information in this session? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Mos...

Time has flown by! We're wrapping up Season 3 of the #HomeForAll Podcast by sitting down with ACAR CEO Mike Valerino. Mike has just completed his first 100 days in this new leadership role and has accomplished so much in such a short time.  Tune in as we learn more about Mike's first 100 days and his vision for ACAR's future. This is a season finale not to be missed!  Mike's Cu...

ACAR kicked off their 2022 Suburban Road Show series in Parma and Parma Heights! Listen in as Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo, Finance Director Katie Iaconis and Director of Recreation Stacey Allen update you on projects in their neighborhoods that will positively impact homeowners and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to hear what is new in Parma Heights so that you are better able...

ACAR kicked off their 2022 Suburban Road Show series in Parma and Parma Heights! Listen in as Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter and Director of Parks and Recreation Mickey Vittardi update you on projects in their neighborhoods that will positively impact homeowners and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to hear what is new in Parma so that you are better able to assist your buyers and sellers...

It's Pride Month! Alex Cruz and Brad Speck from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance join us to talk about their experiences in real estate and how Realtors® can be better allies for their LGBT+ neighbors, colleagues and friends. Although members of the LGBT+ community are not a federally protected class, the Realtor® Code of Ethics mandates equal and fair treatment throughout the home buying proc...

 As human beings, we all have internal biases that impact how we interact with the world around us. Making a commitment to lifelong learning is one of the best ways to unravel these biases and begin your cultural competency journey. Join University of Toledo College of Law Professor Rob Salem as he discusses how we can be more culturally competent and how we can continue to learn and grow into inc...

NAR Volunteer Days are just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than by highlighting the amazing volunteer opportunities that are available to ACAR members? Join City of Akron Small Business Coordinator Mark Greer and ACAR VP of Government Affairs Jamie McMillen as they discuss the benefits of investing in your community. CLICK HERE to learn more about ACAR Placemaking Grants CLICK HER...

Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian-Bennett joins us in the #HomeForAll Podcast Studio to talk all things Portage County. This conversation covers all the bases from housing affordability to community programming and beyond.  Commissioner Sabrina Christian-Bennett can be reached by calling 330.297.3605 or via email at SChristianBennett@portageco.com. Click here to view the Portage County...