Talking Real

Ep 177: Newsday’s Testing The Divide w/ Bill Dedman

July 13, 2021 23:02 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Bill Dedman is a Pulitzer and Peabody award-winning investigative reporter, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. He will be our keynote speaker at this year's OAR Conference: Stand Out (check out the incredible line up and secure your tickets at oarconference.com). Bill joins us this week to talk about his 2019 investigative report - Long Island Divided. The investigation, published in November 2019, revealed that Long Island’s dominant residential real estate brokerages help reinforce ra...

Ep 176: A Different Kind of Discrimination

July 06, 2021 21:08 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

A Fair Housing Act discrimination case we haven't seen before. Plus, Lisa Weaver joins us to talk about the REALTOR® of the Year Award. There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

Ep 175: Market Stats and Florida Condo Collapse

June 29, 2021 19:57 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

On this episode we talk about the current market conditions, the condo collapse in Miami and bring in special guest Emilykaye to talk to us about the Commercial Advocate Award! There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

Ep 174: The Problem of Institutional Homeownership

June 22, 2021 21:41 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

Blackstone (an investment firm) has agreed to buy a company that buys and rents homes for $6 Billion! This is the latest sign Wall Street believes the U.S. housing market is going to stay hot. Is this a good thing? Plus, Brad Reeser joins us to talk about the Life Member award! There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

Ep 173: Powered by the Sun

June 15, 2021 21:16 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

We're seeing a big push towards alternative energy sources. Clean energy. One of those sources is Solar Energy. Today, we chat with JW Peters CEO of Solar Power of Oklahoma about the efficiency, ROI and future of Solar Energy in Oklahoma, and, in the world.

Ep 172: Things That Are Happening

June 08, 2021 21:38 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

We talk about 3 very different things that are impacting real estate right now: NAR-DOJ Agreement Regarding MLS Rules Paint Shortage New FAA Regulation for Drones

Ep 171: Navigating Multiple Offers for Buyers

June 01, 2021 22:02 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Part 2 of our multiple offer series. In today's market, multiple offers are the norm, and not just a couple offers, multiple multiple offers! How should you navigate these to best serve your clients and protect your business? In part 2 we cover how to represent buyers while navigating a multiple offer situation.

Ep 170: Navigating Multiple Offers for Sellers

May 25, 2021 21:02 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

In today's market, multiple offers are the norm, and not just a couple offers, multiple multiple offers! How should you navigate these to best serve your clients and protect your business? In part 1 we cover how to represent sellers while navigating a multiple offer situation.

Ep 169: Legislative Update w/ Josh Cockroft

May 18, 2021 21:56 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Josh Cockroft joins us this week to give us an update on how things went this year at the Capitol and what is still left to do as session wraps up! Also, remember REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is May 19th - there is still time to register and join us!

Ep 168: The Future of Fair Housing w/ Bryan Greene (Part 2)

May 11, 2021 21:04 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Part 2 of our conversation with Bryan Greene, VP of Policy Advocacy at NAR. We continue our conversation about all the modern issues in Fair Housing. What is going on today, that is impacting Fair Housing now, and into the future.

Ep 167: The Future of Fair Housing w/ Bryan Greene (Part 1)

May 04, 2021 20:58 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

Bryan Greene, VP of Policy Advocacy at NAR, joins us to talk about all the modern issues in Fair Housing. What is going on today, that is impacting Fair Housing now, and into the future.

Ep 166: Appraisals w/ Lee Caesar Jr.

April 27, 2021 21:31 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

The market is on fire and properties appraising is always a concern. This week we talk to Lee Caesar Jr. who gives us valuable insight into the appraisal process and how you can be involved in the process the right way.

Ep 165: Professional Standards Updates w/ Matt Difanis

April 20, 2021 18:54 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

The National Association of Realtors recently made a change to the Code of Ethics and adopted standard of practice 10-5. This prohibits Realtors from using harassing speech, hate speech, epithets or slurs based on any of the protected classes in article 10. We talk to Matt Difanis on how this will impact you!

Ep 164: Have TV Shows Influenced Buyers?

April 13, 2021 21:47 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Exactly how much have TV shows impacted the perception of homebuyers. Have they skewed their expectations or equipped them with knowledge ? The latest NAR survey - 2021 Profile of Home Staging gives us some insight into the home buyer.

Ep 163: Interesting News & Updates

April 06, 2021 21:19 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

This week we talk about a variety of topics, from an interesting legal line question to 3D printed homes, home sale data and more!

Ep 162: OREC Update w/ Grant Cody (LIVE)

March 31, 2021 15:56 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

We are live from Capitol Conference 2021 with special guest Grant Cody, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. We chat about some exciting OREC updates relating to licenses, CE reporting, administrative rules changes, escalations clauses and more!

Ep 161: Legislative Update & CapCon w/ Josh Cockroft

March 23, 2021 21:51 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Josh Cockroft joins us this week to give us an update on how things are going at the Capitol and a little taste of CapCon next week!

Ep 160: The Importance of Being Engaged w/ Gavin Blair

March 16, 2021 21:31 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

CEO of the Iowa Association of Realtors, Gavin Blair, joins us this week to talk about a variety of topics but at the heart of it all, we discuss why it is so important that Realtors are engaged with their association to shape the future of real estate!

Ep 159: Real Estate Auctions w/ Jessie Teehee

March 09, 2021 22:24 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

A real estate auction? What is that? How does it work? The pros, cons and everything in between. Jessie Teehee joins us in the studio this week to enlighten us on the process of Real Estate Auctions.

Ep 158: Financial Planning w/ Rebecca Foster

March 02, 2021 22:58 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

This week we talk about a subject that everyone knows they should prepare for, but often, few do. Financial planning, savings and retirement. Rebecca Foster joins us in the studio to give us insight into what options are available for Realtors to save for the future and prepare for retirement.

Ep 157: Legislative Update w/ Josh Cockroft

February 17, 2021 00:36 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

With the legislature back at the Capitol and session back in full swing, Josh Cockroft joins us to give us an update on everything going on down at 23rd & Lincoln.

Ep 156: 2021’s 7 Biggest Housing Issues

February 09, 2021 22:29 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

What issues are top-of-mind for real estate professionals for 2021? HomeLight identified seven key trends expected to affect housing the most in the new year. Do these match up with what you think they might be?

Ep 155: Presidential Series: Oklahoma w/ Axay Parekh

February 02, 2021 20:19 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

2021 OAR President Axay Parekh joins us for our presidential series. We talk to Axay about his background, his real estate career, dealing with the challenges of 2020 and plans for the association for 2021.

Ep 154: OREC Contract Forms Update Part 2 (LIVE)

January 26, 2021 22:36 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

A LIVE episode of #TalkingReal about all the updates that OREC has made to their contract forms for 2021! Plus, a unique opportunity to get your questions answered live!

Ep 153: Dropping Knowledge to Start 2021

January 19, 2021 22:35 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Comin' in hot! A lot of information packed into this episode. From the possible stimulus package and what that means for real estate to what 2020 did to the iBuyer market - and much more!

Ep 152: 3 Questions from the Legal Line

January 12, 2021 22:46 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

We discuss 3 questions from the Legal Line. What is the status of eviction moratoriums? What happens when the buyer doesn't qualify for lending and you need to cancel the contract? And, do you have to fill out a property disclosure statement if you are a guardian and the seller is unable to do so.

Ep 151: OREC Contract Forms Update (Part 1)

January 05, 2021 22:37 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Happy 2021! We're back and kicking things off with with contract form updates that the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission has released. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Make sure to join us for part 2 live on facebook on Jan 26th! (and bring your questions)

Ep 150: Closing Out 2020

December 15, 2020 23:37 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Closing out 2020! We recap a couple of our favorite episodes and go over a survey of more than 20 top U.S. economic and housing experts and talk about what they predict for the coming years! Expect the post-pandemic economic rebound, improving job conditions and stable interest rates to continue in 2021.

Ep 149: Realtors® Are Good Neighbors w/ Becky Karpe

December 08, 2020 21:11 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors showcases that beyond helping people fulfill the dream of homeownership, REALTORS® also improve the quality of life in their communities through volunteering. Becky Karpe joins us this week to tell us about this great initiative. Remember to go to the website and showcase your volunteerism on the website!

Ep 148: 2020 Profiles of Home Buyers & Sellers

December 01, 2020 23:01 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

As a follow up to last week's episode, we dive into the NAR Report of the Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers. Geoff and Nabeel pick out some highlights of the report - was it the report as expected? Find out on this episode!

Ep 147: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going w/ Jessica Lautz

November 24, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

An economic forecast. Dr. Jessica Lautz, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights at NAR, gives us great insight into how their research has painted a picture for us during this pandemic and beyond.

Ep 146: Why Diversity? w/ Fred Underwood (Part 2)

November 17, 2020 22:50 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

In part 2 of our conversation with Fred Underwood, Director of Engagement and Inclusion at NAR, we continue the conversation on the importance and value of diversity. Specifically, how it relates to ethics, professional standards and advocacy! Fred shares some incredible insight on the impact diversity can have on the association and the industry.

Ep 145: Why Diversity? w/ Fred Underwood (Part 1)

November 10, 2020 22:57 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Fred Underwood, Director of Engagement and Inclusion w/ NAR joins us this week. We talk about why diversity and inclusion are important. More specifically, why it is so important to Realtors, the Realtor association and to the real estate industry and how it relates to professional development, professional standards, ethics and advocacy!

Ep 144: Record Low Interest Rates w/ Ben Paul

November 03, 2020 22:36 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Ben Paul, Regional Vice President w/ AMC Mortgage joins us this week to talk about the historically low rates we have in the market today. Where does he see this going, and what effect is it having on the market - all that and more on this episode!

Ep 143: Love Letters

October 27, 2020 21:43 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Are 3D printed homes the future of real estate? And, what happens if your buyer wants to send the seller a love letter? An incredible technological advancement and how to avoid a potentially costly pitfall - on this episode.

Ep 142: McGirt v. Oklahoma w/ Casey Ross

October 20, 2020 20:51 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

Casey Ross with the Oklahoma City University School of Law joins us to discuss McGirt v. Oklahoma. This case deals with tribal land and Indian land in the Eastern half of Oklahoma and whether that land becomes a reservation and what that means.

Ep 141: Multilingual Transactions w/ Cathy Perez-Whiteside

October 13, 2020 21:32 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

The challenges, difficulties and opportunities that come with a multilingual transaction. Cathy Perez-Whiteside joins us this week to give us some insight into the life of a multilingual REALTOR®.

Ep 140: The Future of Real Estate (LIVE) w/ Jessica Hickok, Jennifer Arsenault, Michelle Leader & Darryl Baskin

October 06, 2020 19:52 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

A live episode from OAR's Annual Conference: Breakthrough. We are joined by 4 special guests, Jessica Hickok - CEO of the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, Jennifer Arsenault w/ Keller Williams, Michelle Leader w/ Redfin and Darryl Baskin w/ eXp Realty. We have a conversation about what the future of real estate looks like 5, 10, 20 years from now. What skills does a Realtor need to have? What impact will technology have on the industry? All that and much more on this episode.

Ep 139: REALTOR® Safety w/ Carl Carter Jr.

September 29, 2020 20:48 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Realtor safety is something that should be thought about year round. September is REALTOR® Safety Month. This week we are joined by Carl Carter Jr. a great advocate for Realtor safety, who shares his experience and tips on how we can stay safer in real estate.

Ep 138: Conferences: What To Expect w/ Will Gattenby

September 22, 2020 21:50 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

A lot of things are virtual this year - and this year's annual conference is no exception. Will Gattenby joins us this week to give us a little preview for our annual conference this year and we talk to a few of the speakers to bring you a sneak peak of what to expect. Plus, lets not forget that today is National Voter Registration Day - Josh Cockroft gives us a little insight into that.

Ep 137: Litigation Due To COVID

September 15, 2020 21:44 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

This week we talk about the ongoing litigation risks due to the ongoing pandemic, and what you can do you mitigate those risks. Plus, what's in and what's out in the real estate industry. And don't forget AE/President appreciation day coming up September 29th.

Ep 136: 10 Professional Standards Tips w/ Gary Griffith

September 08, 2020 21:49 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

We've talked about Professional Standards in the past. This time however, we bring in Gary Griffith who has served as chair in numerous hearings to give us his point of view on the process and tips that people should keep in mind if they find themselves in a tricky situation.

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