The Real View

Caroline joins this week’s episode to discuss digital transformation and how she’s preparing her agents for the new world of real estate Full Description / Show Notes Caroline’s career background and how she got started in real estate What her company is all about The importance of innovation and technology AI’s role in real estate  Transforming agents websites What agents should be focusing on du...

Claire joins this week’s podcast to discuss the shift in networking opportunities and how we can take advantage of new ways to connect this year and beyond. Full Description / Show Notes Claire’s career background and how she got started in real estate The networking shift that’s taken place How we should approach networking in todays industry How networking can help grow your business How profess...

Lynn joins this week’s episode to discuss ways agents communicate their value, and why it’s more important now than ever to be communicating your value to clients. Full Description / Show Notes Lynn’s career background and how she got started in real estate The history of explaining value propositions in our industry Why it’s so important for agents to be communicating value If sellers agents shou...

Hana Cha joins this week’s episode to break down how to build sustainable teams for long-term success and then how to diversify new business opportunities with the ace team. Full Description / Show Notes Hana’s career background What she does at her company Her approach to hiring Current trends we’re seeing with teams these days Mistakes agents make when creating teams Characteristics of productiv...

Abby joins this week’s episode to discuss living life RAW and how you can take small steps everyday to help you live and achieve the life you want. Full Description / Show Notes Abby’s career background Her approach to life coaching What living life RAW means Tips to live life more RAW How manifestation works How technology affects our body The importance of gratitude Why giving attention to perso...

Libby Azzarello joins this week’s episode to talk about simple ways to find more joy in real estate Full Description / Show Notes Lizzy’s career history in real estate How she stays positive How REALTORS can stay positive Ways to make real estate fun for ourselves and for our clients Importance of buyer presentations How to build long-lasting relationships with our clients How we can stay motivate...

Sharon Sample and Sandy Naragon join this week’s episode to share details about Ohio REALTORS Professional Standards Program and why its an essential service for REALTORS across the state. Full Description / Show Notes Sandy and Sharon’s career backgrounds What professional standards are and why they’re so important to our organization Launching the pro standards program and the planning and histo...

Zoe joins this weeks episode to discuss the history of appraisals, where they stand today and what REALTORS need to know when working with appraisers and appraisals. Full Description / Show Notes Zoe’s career background and how she got started in real estate Why appraisals are so important Background history on appraisals What appraisers are looking for  when they appraise homes Misconceptions tha...

Episode Summary Summer Goralik joins this week’s episode to discuss the shift that’s happened when it comes to broker commissions, the impact that it will have on the industry and what brokers and agents can do to evolve and promote their value as REALTORS. Full Description / Show Notes Summer’s career background and history as a Compliance officer The Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR trial and potential imp...

"Tracey, the Safety Lady" Hawkins joins this week’s episode to discuss the importance of REALTOR Safety and ways to keep ourselves safe while on the job. Listen to NAR’s Safety Podcast now:  Full Description / Show Notes Tracey’s career history and background How she became so passionate about REALTOR safety Why safety is so important in real estate compared to other professions Safety risks that...

Laurie Benner joins this week’s episode to discuss the history of housing in the US, how it’s impacted where we are today, and what we can do as REALTORS to ensure housing opportunities for all. We cover: Laurie’s career and background in housing Brief history of housing in the US Economic factors that impact the racial wealth and homeownership gaps Programs that exist to help close the gap Curren...

Tiffany Wright, Ohio REALTORS 2023 Good Neighbor Award Winner, joins this week’s episode to discuss her non-profit, the Magnolia Resource, its mission, and winning the 2023 Good Neighbor Award. We cover:  How Tiffany got started in real estate Starting the Magnolia Resource and its mission What it was like operating a non-profit during COVID The importance of fostering and adopting How she became...

Pam Blair joins this week’s episode and offers tips on how to hone in your focus and find your center amongst today’s distractions.

Patty Badia joins this week’s episode to discuss how REALTORS can best assist military families during moves and gives tips on how to best understand their unique needs.  We cover: Patty’s background and how she got started in real estate NAR Military Relocation Professional- what the designation is How becoming a MRP can grow your business How you can become a military relocation expert What to k...

This episode dives into the issue of rising property taxes, how it’s impacting homeowners and what state and local governments can do to provide relief. We cover: This episode’s special guests and their roles in their organizations Why property taxes have become an issue as of late What organizations around the state are doing to combat this Examples of how homeowners are being directly impacted b...

Michelle Berman-Mikel is back to share how passive and active prospecting on Instagram can gain you more conversions and help to grow your business. We Cover: Michelle’s career background and how she got started in what she does today The importance of Instagram and social media when it comes to real estate How to use leads on social media The difference between active vs passive prospecting Which...

Dr. Nicole Price joins this week’s episode to talk about why empathy is so important and how REALTORS can make empathy a part of their everyday leadership skills. We Cover: Dr. Price’s career path How she became interested in empathy Her own personal journey on learning empathy What empathy is and what misconceptions exist around it The different types of empathy Caring vs understanding How empath...

Alex Ruggieri joins this week’s episode to discuss foreign investors in the U.S. and how REALTORS can best prepare to work with international clients. We cover: Alex’s career history and how he got started in commercial international real estate His advice for REALTORS on getting started in commercial international real estate Why foreign investors want to come to the US Trends he’s seeing in the...

Brittany Ranew joins this week’s episode to discuss her experience in relocation, how REALTORS can become relocation experts and what homebuyers who are relocating can do to make their move a smooth one. We cover: How Brittany got started in Real Estate How she became a relocation expert Her personal experiences moving into a new state How REALTORS can build their business if they relocate Importa...

Mathew Simmons joins this week’s episode to discuss the multi-family and affordable housing space, how to do it correctly, what misconceptions that exist and the role REALTORS can play in helping with the lack of affordable housing inventory. We cover: Mat’s career background and history in real estate Founding his company and what makes his company different than the rest Why multi-family and aff...

Michael Jones, 2023 Ohio REALTORS REALTOR of the Year, discusses his big win, how he did it, tips for success, and what’s next for him and the industry. We Cover: Michael’s career journey and how he got started in real estate What it meant for him to win the 2023 REALTOR of the Year Award His involvement in the industry and the importance of volunteerism How he finds balance What keeps him motivat...

Zak Shellhammer joins this week’s episode to discuss affordable housing, finding your passion, and how the two can work together to help grow your business. We cover: Zak’s career and background in real estate His experiences as a buyers agent Why affordable housing is so important What factors impact a housing crisis REALTORS role when it comes to affordable housing Why the mindset around afforda...

Dr. Lisa Sturtevant joins this week’s episode to discuss what lies ahead for the U.S. real estate industry in 2024.  She discusses current economic and housing market trends and also changes in the broader real estate sector that will impact our industry in the year ahead and beyond. We cover: Lisa’s career background Where the market stands heading into 2024 What challenges exist What we can expe...

Cara Ameer joins this week’s episode to discuss home insurance and why REALTORS and their clients need to be more proactive than ever. We cover: Cara’s career and background in real estate Why insurance is becoming so important to the real estate transaction How insurance companies are operating What types of properties may have difficulty getting insurance What insurance companies are looking for...

Eric Bramlett joins this week’s episode to discuss ways to make your client’s offer more compelling in a investor-heavy market. We cover: Eric’s history and background in real estate Why cash offers are so appealing to homesellers Why that’s a problem for the everyday homebuyer If we are in an investor-heavy market and if that trend will continue The impact higher interest rates have on investors...