Talking Real

Competition is important in all marketplaces and that is particularly true in real estate. This week we talk about Antitrust, what that is, some potential issues and how we can protect everyone involved in the transaction.

Doing business with friends and family can certainly add some complication but if you're prepared you'll be ready to handle the situations to keep your reputation and friendship still intact. In this episode we discuss how friendships can affect transactions, some common pitfalls and how you can keep relationships professional.

We've talked about them before and there are some new developments in regulations for Love Letters - does that change what you should do for your clients?

A substantial number of recent home buyers have regrets about their new home. This week we look at how high that percentage of buyers is, and what they regretted about their recent home purchase. Applications: okrealtors.com/applications

Legislative session has come to a close and this week we chat with Will Gattenby (Sr. Director of Membership & Communications) and Will Roberts (Director of Government Affairs) to give us a recap of everything that went down at 23rd and Lincoln!

Special live episode talking about The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein.

Homeownership is still the American dream. Nearly all homebuyers across races and ethnicities agree homeownership is still the American Dream! But there are a lot of obstacles to buying a house, especially in the market today. What are some of the major ones and how do people feel going through the process? Link to NAR's Obstacles to Home Buying Research Report Reminder: Talking Real Book Club on...

With mortgage rates rising as the Federal Reserve begins to hike the federal funds rate, homebuyers are wondering: Is the housing market due for a downturn? We look at bullish and bearish expert opinions. Read article here

When we look at the history of women in Real Estate, like many professions - there weren't a lot (if any) women involved. Fast forward to 2022, almost two-thirds of OAR's members are women! We talk to 3 women leaders in Oklahoma Real Estate to get their perspective and tell their story: Mary Terry (Realtor, Broker, and Real Estate Commissioner) Jessica Hickok (CEO of the Oklahoma Association of RE...

If you represent buyers - this is the shield that helps protects you from legal liability and makes sure you get paid! OREC Buyer-Broker Agreement.

Don’t commit this texting sin with your clients, period. Do periods [ . ] or Exclamation Point [ ! ] make your messages seem more sincere.?Let find out! Texting Etiquette CES 2022

A satisfied customer isn’t simply a buyer who has found the perfect home — it’s a customer who bought the perfect home, and still feels great about it a year later . This week: Why some buyers are remorseful? And, have you heard of an enough list? Buyer's Remorse Enough List

Happy 2022! This week we take a look at homeownership. Are people still in love with the idea? And, if they are, what are the barriers keeping them from it. Also - its the new year, how are you making the most of it? Notorious R.O.B. Article

We’ve seen significant changes in the real estate industry due to changes in technology. What impact will 2022 have? Article Link

A real estate firm is suing Oregon lawmakers over a new state law that bans real estate professionals from delivering “love letters” written from home buyers to sellers when submitting an offer on a house. The lawsuit alleges that the state ban violates the First Amendment rights of real estate brokers and their clients. Does this mean that love letters are on their way to become illegal? Link: NA...

This week we discuss a hot topic in broker risk reduction: Copyright Infringement. Common ways you can violate your copyright agreement, tips to reduce/eliminate that risk, and resources to help navigate other issues that may come up. Find all the resources on risk reduction here: https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers

A good neighbor goes above and beyond bringing you a cup of sugar. A good neighbor award recipient however, does a lot more than that! This award recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. Ryan Rudebock joins us this week to talk about his work in the community and why it important (both personally and professionally)!

OAR's CEO Jessica Hickok give us a peek behind the curtain and answers all your questions about leadership in the association and setting its strategic vision.

Second Century Ventures (SCV) is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, with over 150 portfolio companies worldwide. Collectively, companies accepted to the 2022 REACH Canada program have raised over $51 million USD in capital and represent a market capitalization of more than $140 million.  2022 REACH Canada

$54.4 Billion! That's how much foreign buyers spent on residential purchases from April 2020 to March 2021! This episode is all about the international buyer. We look at a recent NAR study to see what kind of impact these buyers are making. Plus, an interesting bit of news from Zillow! NAR Study: Click here.

A recent case Morris v. Behrens prompts a visit to the Landlord Tenant Act. In this case the landlord sued the tenant in small claims court. The court awarded the landlord $6,366.04 in damages but after a re-trial the amount was reduced to $1,117.96. Why was there such a huge difference? Case: http://oklahomaappeals.com/morris-v-behrens-2021-ok-civ-app-35/

What are the top reasons why buyers in this market are just giving up on their home search? But, it's not just all doom and gloom...according to an analysis of listing data since 2018, Realtor.com ®  has found that THIS time period offers the best balance of market conditions for homebuyers.

What makes great leaders? Claudette Thornton joins us this week to talk about what it means to develop your leadership skills. LeadershipOAR identifies emerging REALTOR® leaders and empowers them to achieve their maximum potential. Apply to be in the next class: okrealtors.com/leadershipoar

We are LIVE from OAR's 2021 Annual Conference - Stand Out! Trying something new this time - a question every 2 minutes. We talk about everything from marketing to contracts, how to get more comfortable with video, earnest money disputes, and much more!

This week we dive back into the issue of wire fraud. Looking at a recent case, Cook v. McGraw Davisson Stewart, we analyze the implications and liability of a REALTOR® dealing with a case of wire fraud.