The Real View

Treasurer Sprague joins this edition of Ohio Policy Talk to discuss the new Homeownership Savings Account Program and what it means for potential homebuyers in Ohio. We cover: What the Treasures office does What the new Ohio Homebuyer Plus Savings Account is Creating the program How the program works Why the Treasurers office wanted to get involved What it means for potential homebuyers in Ohio Ho...

Brent Lancaster joins this week’s episode to discuss what economic concepts come into play when it comes to a real estate transaction and how agents can best prepare themselves for potential market changes. We cover: Brent’s history and background in real estate What motivates buyers and sellers Where the market stands today Why it’s good to be honest about the market The three numbers he recommen...

Al Wisnefske joins this week’s episode to discuss how to buy and sell rural properties and how these types of listings can be great opportunities if positioned properly. We Cover: Al’s history and career background How he got started with rural properties What rural properties are and why they are so important The increase in popularity of rural properties What types of people are interested in ru...

Charlie Hardage joins this week’s episode to discuss how to overcome the fear of taking risks and how real estate investing can be life-changing. We Cover: Charlie’s history and career background How he got started in real estate investing Opportunities that investing has brought Ways the average person can get involved in investing How to overcome fear of taking risks The importance of taking ris...

Chuck Schroder and Amy DuBose from SentriLock join this week’s episode to discuss the latest in lockbox technology and how it benefits REALTORS. We Cover: Their career and history with SentriLock What the company does and what it’s mission and goals are The products and services that SentriLock offers How the products work How they stand out from competitors The future of lockbox technology Resear...

Mike Leimeister joins this week’s show to discuss his background in real estate, REALTOR.com’s involvement in the industry and what REALTORS need to know about the newest products and services offered. We cover: Mike’s career and background in real estate What realtor.com is and the history behind the company Realtor.com’s new vision and mission moving forward The importance of feedback when it co...

Brandon Doyle joins this week’s episode to discuss the benefits and features of smart homes and shares what REALTORS and consumers need to know when working with smart homes. We Cover: Brandon’s career and background in real estate What smart homes are What makes a home smart Why smart homes are becoming more popular Benefits of smart homes Most popular smart home technologies What upgrades to mak...

Clint Skutchan joins this week’s episode to discuss the current state of the MLS, where it's heading in the future, what should happen if compensation changes and how REALTORS can best be prepared. We Cover: Clint’s history and background in real estate What T360 does and the services they provide Current landscape of the MLS What factors t360 is taking a look at when it comes to our industry and...

Ashley Baker joins this week’s podcast and shares tips on how to master hashtags on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. We cover: Ashley’s background and career history Founding Coastline Marketing LLC What hashtags are Why they are important Why having a hashtag strategy is important Best ways to use hashtags Worst ways to use hashtags How they differ from platform to platform How many ha...

Bo Blackburn breaks down the anatomy of a residential real estate lawsuit including how to limit your liability and avoid the most common mistakes relating to the seller’s disclosure notice and real estate legal claims. We Cover: Bo’s career and background history Founding Sellers Shield and what the company does What the Sellers Disclosure Notice is and how it works How and why real estate lawsui...

Rob Hahn joins this week’s episode to explain the potential outcomes of the commission lawsuits and what it means for our industry. We cover: The three lawsuits against NAR What they mean for our industry The potential impact they can have How brokers and agents can be prepared What he thinks the outcomes of the lawsuits are going to be How quickly we could see changes What the future of real esta...

CEO of Havenpark Communities Robbie Pratt joins this week’s episode to dive into the world of manufactured housing and why it’s a solution to affordable housing. We cover: Robbie’s background and history  What he does at Havenpark Communities What Havenpark Communities does How Havenpark advances homeownership What manufactured housing is Stigmas that exist around manufactured homes Differences be...

Chris Birk joins this week’s episode to discuss VA loans: what they are and how to use them, and why they are an important part of veteran homeownership. We cover: Chris’s background and history in VA loans What VA loans are The benefits that VA loans offer The types of ways to use VA loans The types of individuals that qualify for VA loans Education that takes place for veterans on VA loans REALT...

Wendy Waselle joins this week’s episode to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and do’s and don’ts of working in the divorce real estate niche. We cover: Wendy’s career and background story What her company, divorce this house, does The types of people agents should be working with REALTORS' role in divorces How to best approach this niche The opportunities that exist when it comes to Divorce R...

Jeff Lobb joins this week’s episode to discuss the pros and cons for REALTORS using Chat GPT. We cover: Jeff’s background and how he got started in real estate Chat GPT: What it is  How it's different than other AI Technology How you can give chat GPT the right prompts The benefits of using chat GPT Examples of how REALTORS can use it Weaknesses of chat GPT Risks of using chat GPT How to begin usi...

Maura Neill joins this week’s episode to preview her upcoming session at this year’s Ohio REALTORS Convention and shares her best tips on negotiation style and strategy. We cover: Maura’s background and how she got started in real estate Why negotiation is so important The different ways REALTORS negotiate on a daily basis The misconceptions that exist when it comes to negotiation The importance o...

Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs Andrew Huffman joins The Real View: Ohio Policy Talk to break down the new Ohio State Operating Budget that was passed this summer and what it means for REALTORS and real estate in Ohio. We cover: What the budget process is and why it’s so important The priorities Ohio REALTORS were pursuing in the budget Details about the new Homeownership Savings Link...

Christopher Matos-Rogers and Jan Green join this week’s episode to discuss the latest in sustainability in real estate, why it’s so important and how REALTORS can make it a part of their business. We cover: How Christopher and Jan got started in real estate  What NAR’s green designation is and how REALTORS can acquire it Why they are passionate about sustainability Why sustainability is so importa...

Julia Lashay Israel joins this week’s show to talk all things fair housing and diversity when it comes to real estate. We cover: Julia’s career and how she got started in real estate What fair housing is and how it impacts our industry The history of fair housing The challenges and opportunities when it comes to fair housing today The economic and social benefits of fair housing How REALTORS can a...

Colonel Mark W. Tillman, Pilot and Commander of Air Force One and keynote speaker at the 2023 Ohio REALTORS Convention, joins this week’s episode to share his incredible first-hand accounts of remarkable historical moments, including flying Air Force One on 9/11. We cover: Col Tillman’s career and how he became a pilot, What it was like working as an Air Force One Pilot Some of his favorite storie...

Jared James joins this week’s episode to preview and share best tips from his two upcoming sessions at this year’s Ohio REALTORS Convention, How to Dominate your Local Market and How to gain Listings right now. We cover: Jared’s history and career journey in real estate How he became successful The opportunities that exist in today’s market How agents can take advantage of opportunities How perspe...

Mitch Robinson joins this week’s episode to discuss how agents can make the most of a slower market. We cover: Mitch’s career and background in real estate What he does now at Real Estate News The type of audience he markets to The state of the market today How agents can capitalize on a slower time The importance of relationship building Advice for REALTORS in a slower market

Joe Pucillo joins this week’s episode to dive into the world of sale-leasebacks and shares ways on why it should be a tool in every REALTORS toolbox. We cover: Joe’s career and how he got started in Real Estate His company Truehold, what they do and his role What sale-leasebacks are and how they work The types of people utilizing sale-leasebacks REALTORS' role in sale-leasebacks What consumers nee...

Maricela Soberanes joins this week’s episode to discuss how hiring a Virtual Assistant can save your business time and money, shares the pros and cons and gives advice for best working with VA’s.  We cover: Maricela’s history and background in real estate How and why she got started in investing What her company does now What Real Estate syndication is and how she utilizes it in her business What...

Jeanette joins this week’s episode to discuss how to thrive in the midst of extreme challenges. We cover:  Jeanette’s background and career history How she got into real estate Her personal life challenges and how she overcame them The idea of women having it all How you can handle difficult times Dealing with fear and how to have courage Advice for women and real estate professionals when it come...