The Real View

Chris joins this week’s episode to discuss how REALTORS can embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, improve, and lead. Full Description / Show Notes Chris’s career and industry background How change is a constant in our industry The role REALTORS can play throughout change How focusing on the basics can help Having the right mindset How to navigate fear Mistakes to avoid in navigating change...

Sandy joins this week’s episode to discuss strategies to help listeners live a happy, healthy and prosperous life.  Full Description / Show Notes Sandy’s career background and history What she’s seen her clients struggle with the most How our inner narratives limit us The importance of happiness to be successful How we can stay motivated through tough markets Ways to identify negative self-talk Ad...

In this episode, get to know Jason Kunkle, our 2025 Chair of Legislative Steering, and Andrew Huffman, Vice President of Government Affairs at Ohio REALTORS. Our Legislative Steering Committee serves to review legislation and make recommendations on how Ohio REALTORS should engage on key issues. Tune in to learn about the committee and our advocacy efforts at the Ohio Statehouse. Full Description...

Veterans face hurdles in homeownership, from VA loan misconceptions to market biases. This episode unpacks these challenges and how REALTORS® and consumers can better support veteran buyers. Full Description / Show Notes Cheryl’s career journey The challenges around veterans and homeownership Bias that she’s experienced personally What you need to know when working with veteran homebuyers Common m...

Stuart Siegel joins this week’s episode to discuss change in real estate, how to adapt, what clients want in today’s market and what REALTORS need to do to find success.  Full Description / Show Notes Stuart’s career background and history Chronic change in real estate How to adapt to shifting market conditions What clients want in today’s market The global real estate market The importance of net...

Stacey Ross Cohen joins this week’s episode to dive into creating your brand and its importance and gives tips on how to make a brand that consumers won’t forget. Full Description / Show Notes Stacey’s career background and history Founding her own company What personal branding is and why it’s essential in real estate Benefits of personal branding The steps to building a strong personal brand How...

In this episode, we sit down with our new Political Representative from NAR, Marygrace Fitzhenry. Get to know Marygrace, how she can assist Ohio REALTORS, and a few of the key federal policies issues NAR is focused on.  Full Description / Show Notes Meet Marygrace and learn about her background and journey to NAR. What is a Political Representative and how does Marygrace support Ohio REALTORS? Fed...

Ja’Mal Green joins this week’s episode to discuss how homeownership can create generational wealth and build communities. He also shares his successes in combating the racial wealth gap in America. Full Description / Show Notes Jamal’s career background and history  Founding Generational Green and what they do there The importance of homeownership in communities How to build generational wealth th...

Mike Allen joins this week’s episode to discuss navigating career transitions, overcoming challenges, and building a thriving real estate business and shares practical advice for newcomers to the industry. Full Description / Show Notes Mike’s career and how he got started in real estate How to plan financially for a career in real estate How to push through imposter syndrome How to “find your why”...

Ricky joins this week's episode to discuss how, with time and consistent effort, you can see your real estate career transform from a daily grind into a glorious success. Full Description / Show Notes Ricky’s career history and how he got started in real estate The importance of relationship building How to grow our database The three groups in a database The power of visualization and decision ma...

Rick Arvielo joins this week’s episode to discuss how all-cash offers transform the real estate market and how they can be a game-changing strategy for agents and their clients. Full Description / Show Notes Rick’s career background and history How he transformed his business Why all-cash offers became a trend during COVID How he was able to capitalize on this What potential homebuyers need to kno...

HousingWire CEO Diego Sanchez joins this week’s episode to discuss trends for 2025 and what real estate professionals need to know as we head into the new year. Full Description / Show Notes Logan’s career background and history An overview of HousingWire's approach to the housing industry and the types of information and resources available  Navigating changes in 2024 How data and information are...

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Huffman, Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs here at Ohio REALTORS. Tune in to hear our recap of our recent legislative advocacy during the lame duck session as we reflect on our efforts of the broader 135th General Assembly.  Full Description / Show Notes What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What lame duck is and why it is important to legislative...

Aaron Hendon joins this week’s episode to discuss how embracing mindfulness can give you a competitive edge and shares ways to make mindfulness a part of your everyday life. Full Description / Show Notes Aaron’s career background and history How he got started in real estate His definition of mindfulness How long he has been practicing The impact mindfulness has had on him Common myths associated...

Lauren Gedman joins this week’s episode to discuss her career in real estate, the importance of giving back, winning the Good Neighbor Award and how she manages it all. Full Description / Show Notes Lauren’s career background and history Winning the Good Neighbor award and what it is What Task Force 20 is and it’s mission How Lauren’s been able to give back through Task Force 20 Her other communit...

Lori Lyons joins this week’s episode to discuss her career in real estate, the importance of being involved, and shares some key ways to grow both personally and professionally within the association. Full Description / Show Notes Lori’s career background and how she got started in real estate The Women’s Council of REALTORS and what attracted her to this organization  Ways WCR has supported her p...

Verl Workman joins this week’s episode and shares the latest in team development strategies to create motivated and inspired agents in today’s workforce. Full Description / Show Notes Verl’s career and how he got started in his business Starting his own company  Challenges agents and leaders are facing in today’s environment How to create a successful team How good leaders focus their time How we...

Ohio REALTORS 2024 President Ali Whitley joins this week’s episode to discuss her year as President, why it’s important to be involved, and what’s next for her and the association.  Full Description / Show Notes Ali’s career journey in real estate The impact her mom has had on her life Why getting involved was so important to her Advice to individuals thinking about getting involved Her leadership...

Nikki Buckelew joins this week’s episode to discuss how finding your niche and specializing in one area can help strengthen your relationship with clients and help grow your real estate career. Full Description / Show Notes Nikki’s career background and how she got started in real estate How she was able to find her niche The difference between generalist and specialist How the age of the internet...

Bob Brown joins this week’s episode to discuss foundation repair secrets and how REALTORS can avoid common mistakes when working with clients. Full Description / Show Notes Bob’s career history and background What a foundation is and why its so important Biggest misconceptions when it comes to foundation repair How foundation cracks happen The importance of working with engineers on repairs The ro...

In this episode, we sit down with Dorinda Byers, Business Development Consultant at the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office. We discuss the critical role the Auditor’s Office plays in safeguarding taxpayer dollars through audits and investigations. Dorinda shares insights into impactful financial recoveries, fraud investigations, and the importance of transparency in local government. Tune in for an en...

Explore resilience and well-being with Dani as she shares her journey and strategies for women tackling mental health challenges in the business world. Full Description / Show Notes Dani’s career background and history How she became an advocate for mental health The importance of gratitude The importance of journaling How to foster healthy mental health in business How to foster healthy mental he...

Cassie Walker Johnson joins this week’s episode to share her expertise in buyer representation agreements and why they're crucial for buyers agents, sellers agents, and clients. Full Description / Show Notes Cassie’s career background and history Why buyer representation agreements are so important Her experience in working with buyer representation agreements Her 8 step process and how she handle...

Bobbie Wasserman joins this week’s episode to discuss ways to attract and assist women buyers to maximize their ever-increasing purchase power. Full Description / Show Notes Bobbie’s career background  Founding Single Lady Estates and a bit of what you all do there EOCA and it’s impact Why there’s been a rise in women’s homeownership What women are looking for when buying a home How needs change g...

Mike Green joins this week’s episode to discuss what it would take to create a more equitable and inclusive U.S. housing market. Full Description / Show Notes Mike’s career background The history of NAR, NAACP, and NAREB History of housing and discrimination in America How we can move forward as a country