NC REALTORS® REdefined

Join NC REALTORS® Education Director Savannah Reagin as she delves into the crucial topic of fair housing with two leading experts. Alexia Smokler, who spearheads fair housing policy efforts at the National Association of REALTORS®, unpacks the fundamentals of fair housing laws and distinguishes them from DEI initiatives. Discover why these laws exist, tracing their roots to discriminatory housing practices of the past and highlighting the lasting impact on wealth disparity. Joining Alexis is Tikola McCree, a passionate real estate professional from North Group Real Estate and Vice Chair of the NAR Fair Housing Policy Committee. Together, they tackle listener questions, address concerns about false accusations, and explore the importance of consistent, bias-aware practices in today's diverse market. Through real-life case examples, Alexia and Tikola shed light on prohibited behaviors and offer practical advice for REALTORS® to ensure they are upholding fair housing principles and providing equal service to all clients. Learn how to navigate sensitive situations, understand your responsibilities, and protect yourself and your clients in every transaction. This is a must-listen for all real estate professionals committed to ethical and equitable practices.  

Join Maurice Brown, NC REALTORS® Local Advocacy Director, as he delves into Dare County's participation in the "Our State, Our Homes" initiative, a collaborative effort with UNC Chapel Hill to address the critical issue of affordable housing. Discover how Dare County, with its unique challenges, aims to develop sustainable housing solutions that can serve as a blueprint for other communities. Featuring insights from Donna Creef, Chair of the Dare Community Housing Task Force and Government Affairs Director for the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®, and Willo Kelly, CEO of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®, this episode explores the complexities of workforce housing, the impact of tourism, and the vital role of REALTORS® in fostering community collaboration. Learn about the challenges of NIMBYism, land ownership, and rising insurance costs, and how Dare County is working to create a generational approach to housing.

In this episode, Greg Antipov, a certified public accountant and expert in financial education for real estate agents, challenges the common approach to tax deductions. Instead of simply asking, "Is this tax deductible?" Greg encourages listeners to shift their mindset to "How do I make this tax deductible?" Tune in for actionable tips and a fresh perspective on how to optimize your finances! Disclaimer: Greg is a CPA, but as always, consult with your own financial professionals before making decisions related to taxes or deductions.

From the Redefined Archives: In this special Black History Month episode, we sit down with a panel of influential NC REALTOR® Black leaders: Wendell Bullard, Asa Fleming, Theresa Pitt, Leslie Williams, and Sophia Crisp. Hear their inspiring stories of navigating the industry, overcoming obstacles, and achieving success. They share valuable advice for aspiring leaders, discuss the importance of mentorship and community, and reflect on the significance of Black history in their lives. This insightful conversation explores themes of leadership, diversity, and the ongoing fight for equity in the real estate world.

In this episode, outgoing 2024 NC REALTORS® President Tony Harrington reflects on a challenging year marked by national lawsuits, market shifts, and a hurricane, while incoming 2025 President John McPherson shares his vision for the future, emphasizing community engagement and reclaiming the narrative around the real estate industry.

From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook: Join Natalie Davis, a seasoned coach and REALTOR®, as she dives deep into the world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the real estate industry. This episode explores the subtle biases that can unknowingly shape our decisions and interactions, and how to recognize and overcome them. Natalie will share practical tips and strategies to build a more inclusive business practice, from understanding cognitive and implicit biases to implementing the AD CAR model. You'll learn how to foster a welcoming environment for all clients and colleagues, and how to ensure that your business reflects the values of diversity and equity.

**Podcast Episode Summary: Exploring Transitional Land in Real Estate** In this episode, Savannah Regan, Education Director for NC REALTORS®, sits down with Christina Asbury to discuss an upcoming class on transitional land. Scheduled for December 5th and 6th, the class, co-hosted by the RLI Carolinas Chapter, NC Realtors and the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, aims to educate real estate professionals about properties that are shifting from one use to another. Christina reflects on the success of last year's introductory land class and outlines the key differences of the upcoming course, which focuses on transitional land—properties evolving for recreational, commercial, or residential purposes. Attendees will gain insights into zoning, market value assessment, and best practices for marketing these unique properties. The conversation delves into the significance of transitional land in North Carolina's real estate market, highlighting trends and the vital role brokers play in understanding demographics and local needs. Christina shares practical strategies and tools participants can apply immediately to their businesses, enhancing their ability to navigate transitional land transactions confidently. Listeners are encouraged to register for the class at ncrealtors.org and consider applying for scholarships through the Realtors Land Institute's Land Education Foundation (rliland.com) to further their education in this essential aspect of real estate. Tune in to discover how understanding transitional land can open new avenues for success in your real estate career!

Join NC REALTORS® 2024 President Tony Harrington as he speaks with Carlie Stone and Alison Sink, leaders from the Winston Salem Association of REALTORS®, who have mobilized their community in the wake of devastating floods in western North Carolina. Discover how they initiated donation drives, collaborated with local associations, and engaged with affected residents to provide immediate relief. Hear powerful stories from the front lines and learn about the ongoing efforts to assess housing needs for those displaced. This episode emphasizes the strength of community, the importance of smart disaster response, and how REALTORS® can lead the way in rebuilding efforts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that showcases the heart of NC REALTORS®. For more information on relief efforts and how you can help, visit www.ncrealtors.org/hurricane-helene

In this episode, Tracy "The Safety Lady" Hawkins and 2024 Cape Fear REALTORS® President ,Amanda Palmer, discuss the growing threat of scams and safety concerns within the industry. They delve into specific incidents, such as a recent case where an agent was showing a property and was confronted by individuals claiming ownership. The episode highlights the importance of agent education and awareness of various scams, including fraudulent listings, wire fraud, and deepfakes. Hawkins and Palmer offer practical advice and strategies for agents to protect themselves and their clients, such as verifying property ownership, conducting thorough research, and utilizing tools like Google Alerts.

Facing headwinds from negative press and industry changes, NC REALTORS® launched a bold campaign to showcase the invaluable expertise of REALTORS® across the state. In this episode, NC REALTORS® VP of Communications & Marketing, Mckenzie Allen, sits down with 2024 NC REALTORS® President Tony Harrington and campaign mastermind Chris Sinclair to uncover the strategies behind "Our REALTORS® Know." From research to rollout, we delve into the creation of a campaign that's not just informative, but inspiring. For more information about the campaign, visit: https://www.ncrealtors.org/resources/member-benefits/nc-realtors-know-resources/ and https://ncrealtorsknow.com

Confused about the 2024 changes to the NC REALTORS® forms? John Wait, partner at Martin and Gifford in Winston-Salem and General Counsel to NC Realtors®, is here to break it all down for you. In this episode, John will walk you through the key changes to Forms 101, 201, 203, 220 and 770. Don't miss out on this informative episode! You'll gain valuable insights to ensure you're using the latest compliant forms and protecting yourself and your clients.

Join NC REALTORS® Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Vice-Chair, Jason Scott, as we celebrate Pride Month and delve into the crucial conversation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the real estate industry, specifically focusing on the LGBTQ+ community. Jason is joined by Ayesha Richardson, Eric Norman, and April Crigger-Hudson, who share their insightful perspectives and personal experiences. We'll explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the housing market, the importance of allyship, and the spate of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

From the NC REALTORS® Redefined Archives: Executive Director of Housing Consultants Group Sofia Crisp joins us, along with her father Nathaniel Silverthorne, and her longtime friend Lowell Citron, to talk about their experiences facing racial discrimination in housing and the importance of the Realtors commitment to fair housing.

North Carolina has high levels of service members throughout the state. As an NC REALTOR®, it's important to know that there are special housing benefits and solutions for current and former military service members. Join NCR Education Director Savanna Reagin as she speaks with VA Home Loan Specialist about our upcoming Military Relocation Professional Certification course. To sign up for the course, visit https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/051424-military-relocation-professional/

From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook: Stop asking, “Is This Tax Deductible?” Gregory Antipoff, The Real Estate Accountant, will teach you a much better version of the above question that can save you thousands. We'll also bust some of the most common myths about what is deductible for Agents.

From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook: Brittany Wrenn, Real Estate Agent and Founder of Beyond the Sale, tells you how to add a Burnout Prevention Plan to your business plan.

NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation Director Kentia Smith interviews Karleta Smith, 2024 President of the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS® (CVAR) to learn more about incoming association leaders and how their associations are getting involved in their communities and with the Foundation.

From our Mobile Monday's series on Facebook, NC REALTORS® General Counsel John Wait talks about the recent NAR antitrust lawsuits.

NC REALTORS® and Accredited Land Consultant Christina Asbury talks about the risk of land purchases and our upcoming Land 101 class.

From the Redefined Archives: Former NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section Chair, Peter Gallo, demystifies the process of working with your appraiser!

Hear an exclusive preview from two of this year's Region 4 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Mark Saunders and Josh Cadillac. For more information and to register for the conference, visit ncrealtors.org/convention

NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation Director, Kentia Smith, talks with some of the board members about the Foundation's mission and how to get involved, as well as the upcoming Golf & Give Tournament.

NC REALTORS® Political Operations Director Katharine Wendt discusses how to apply for an NAR Grant and more with Matt Allen, Director of Political Development and Government Affairs at Land of Sky REALTORS® and William Bradford, NCR Regional GAD for Central North Carolina.

Celebrate #Pride with the current president of the NC Chapter of The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Jason Scott. Joining him on the podcast are Shannon Brien, Melina Olivares, Karyn Lindsey, Ken Coronet and Leslie Williams

On this episode, NC REALTORS® Global Chair Jason Gentry hosts a roundtable discussion with three members of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® who recently returned from a visit to the National Association of Realtors in India. Join Jason as he talks to Lewis Grubbs, Michelle Xiong and Leslie Williams about what they learned from their expedition.

On this episode, Amber J. Johnson, 2023 Women's Council of REALTORS® North Carolina State Liaison. talks with members of the leadership team from the Greater Triangle chapter(Tallie Griffith - Local President; Maya Galletta, Local First Vice President; and Talvia Peterson, Local Event Director) And NC REALTORS® Content Marketing Coordinator Lia Ross talks with REALTOR® Katie Lynam.

From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook, Chief Deputy Legal Counsel for the NC Real Estate Commission, Fred Moreno, talks about managing risk in today's market.

On this episode - Keri Epps-Rashad & Maurice Brown, NC REALTORS® Staff Liaisons to the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee, host a roundtable of esteemed members to discuss topics of race, inclusion and meaning in recognition of Black History Month. Featuring Wendell Bullard, Sofia Crisp, Asa Fleming, Teresa Pitt and Leslie Williams

George Bell, Managing Broker of Forsythe Realty Group interviews Will Martin, about his 26 plus years as NC REALTORS® General Counsel.

NC REALTORS® Redefined - Episode 45 by NC REALTORS®

From the Redefined Archives: NC REALTOR® Amy Hedgecock gathers her coven of fiends (Bob Bates, Lori Edwards, Lolita Malave, Connie Corey and Lisa Holmes) to share some Tales of REALTOR® Horror. Don't listen alone!!!

On this episode of Redefined: From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook - Dr Jim Johnson will share exclusive insights on the patterns and behaviors of who is moving to North Carolina and why.

From the Redefined Archives: From our NC Relators® Mobile Monday's series on Facebook, we'll be sharing REALTOR® safety tips from self-defense expert Jennifer Cassetta and Founder of the Beverly Carter Foundation, Carl Carter.

Every July, NC REALTORS® rolls out changes and improvements to its forms and contracts. In this session (recorded live July 11, 2022) with NC REALTORS® General Counsel, Will Martin will provide a brief overview of the 2022 form changes. To download a copy of the presentation material, visit https://www.ncrealtors.org/071122MobileMondays

On this episode from the Redefined Archives - We share a conversation about hurricane preparation and recovery featuring NC REALTOR® members Cynthia Walsh and Darlene Spivey, originally recorded in 2019.

As part of NC REALTORS® on-going “Building the Mosaic” campaign, our Diversity Committee liaisons Keri Epps-Rashad and Amy Kemp have a conversation with Leslie Williams about her real estate journey and what it means to be the first female African American president of the Raleigh Association of REALTORS® . AND From our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook, NC REALTOR® Connie Corey sorts through the good the bad and the ugly of home inspections with Greenville broker Brad Carter and home inspector David Dye.

NC Realtors® Diversity Committee co-liaisons, Keri Epps-Rashad and Amy Kemp, talk to Greensboro Regional Realtor® Association President-elect, Sophia Crisp, about how issues of diversity, equity and inclusion have informed her real estate journey. And from our Mobile Monday series on Facebook - Fair housing expert Ginni Field explores four tough buyer questions that you should never answer.

As part of our on-going “Building the Mosaic” campaign, Regional Vice-President for Allen Tate Realtors, Tony Jarrett, joins NC REALTORS® Diversity Committee co-liaisons Keri Epps-Rashad and Amy Kemp to talk about industry changes he's seen throughout his career and how he fosters diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the Realtor® community.

NC REALTORS® Director of Business Development, Keri Epps-Rashad talks to Realtor® Arica Rucker about her career in real estate and her experience in bringing the first African American female-owned Century 21® company to Charlotte. And, from our Mobile Mondays series on Facebook, CEO of Midas IQ Jake Randall shares tax tips that will let you in on deductions that even the most experienced agents usually miss out on.

From our Mobile Mondays group on Facebook, NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section Chair Peter Gallo shares his top tips on what you need to know when working with appraisers.

NC REALTORS® General Counsel Will Martin reviews the top five Legal Q&As from this past year.

From our Mobile Monday's series on Facebook - NC REALTOR®Mark Saunders and Ozie Stallworth, Deputy Director of Notarization with the Department of the Secretary of State, talk about eClosings, and how they are forever changing the way that REALTORS® do business.

Adam Upchurch, NC REALTORS® Diversity Committee Chair talks with past NC REALTORS® President Wendell Bullard about the personal and professional challenges of his career and some of the initiatives that we currently have in place to combat discrimination; and, NC REALTORS® Global Network Chair Tony Harrington and Vice-chair Jason Gentry discuss the 2021 C5 Commercial Summit and the future of real estate development.

From our Mobile Monday's series on Facebook, Christopher Chung, CEO with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, gives an economic development update and talks about impacts on North Carolina REALTORS®

2021 NC REALTORS® President Kelly Marks talks about the transition of the 2021 NC REALTORS® Convention & Expo to a virtual-only format. ------------- From our Mobile Monday's series on Facebook, wife, mom, entrepreneur and REALTOR® Stephanie Lanier shares her tips on how to manage stress and self-care in a high stakes, competitive market.

From our Mobile Monday Series on Facebook, NC REALTOR® Legal Council Will Martin reviews the 2021 Forms Changes.

NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun joins us to discuss recent developments in the national and local housing markets and more.

NC REALTORS® Redefined - Episode 27 by NC REALTORS®

Matt Allen, Director of Professional Development at Land of the Sky Association of Realtors®, shares a conversation he recently had with Asheville City Council member and NC Realtor®, Sandra Kilgore. And NC REALTORS® Content Marketing Coordinator Lia Ross talks with Realtor Katie Lynam about the challenges of starting a career in real estate during the covid-19 pandemic.

NC REALTORS® Political Operations Director Nick Scarsi and NC REALTORS® Economic Development Committee Chair, Robbie Perkins, talk about the committee's revamped economic development toolkit. And, in recognition of Fair Housing Month -- National Association of Realtors® Senior Policy Representative for Fair Housing, Alexia Smokler, gives an overview of the Fairhaven Training Simulation and NCR 2021 President Kelly Marks introduces the NCR "VISIT FAIRHAVEN CHALLENGE".

On this episode - From our Mobile Monday’s series on Facebook — just in time for tax season, Melissa Muhlestein from REALTOR® partner Taxbot presents "4 Ways to Boost Your Tax Refund as a Real Estate Professional." AND 2021 NC REALTORS® President Kelly Marks give you a quick refresher on How to keep your clients safe during covid-19