The Real View Ohio REALTORS

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 estateHow she stays positiveHow REALTORS can stay positiveWays to make real estate fun for ourselves and for our clientsImportance of buyer presentationsHow to build long-lasting relationships with our clientsHow we can stay motivated

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 backgroundsWhat professional standards are and why they’re so important to our organizationLaunching the pro standards program and the planning and history of itPurpose and details of how the program worksHow the program has evolved sine launchingThe new citation policyMost common complaints and what should be top of mind for REALTORSRaising awareness about the program and what’s next

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 estateWhy appraisals are so importantBackground history on appraisalsWhat appraisers are looking for  when they appraise homesMisconceptions that exist about appraisalsWhat REALTORS should know about appraisals Mistakes REALTORS make when it comes to working with appraisers What happens if a home appraises different than asking priceHow REALTORS can best work with appraisalsHow to build relationships with appraisals

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 officerThe Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR trial and potential impacts of itThe mindset shift that has happened in the industryHistory of explaining commissions in the real estate industry What agents can be doing as we wait on the court system to play outImportance of buyer representation agreementsHow agents can best explain commissions to clientsHow we can be more transparent in our business overallWays to practice explaining value and commissionsIf it’s possible to overcommunicate or not

"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 backgroundHow she became so passionate about REALTOR safetyWhy safety is so important in real estate compared to other professionsSafety risks that REALTORS specifically haveThe importance of listening to your intuitionMost common mistakes REALTORS make when it comes to their safetySafety tools REALTORS can useTips for REALTOR Safety EducationHow brokers can foster a more safe work environmentHow to make REALTOR safety a part of everyday practice

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 housingBrief history of housing in the USEconomic factors that impact the racial wealth and homeownership gapsPrograms that exist to help close the gapCurrent state of housing todayHow the past four years has changed the views of homeownershipREALTORS role in fair housingKeys Unlock Dreams Initiative