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Oklahoma's real estate podcast brought to you by the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, bringing you all the news, trends, industry insight and things you need to know affecting real estate in Oklahoma.

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    Special Session, Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 24:13


    A special legislative session, a push for tax cuts, and the broader politics that will dominate conversations in 2024 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All of these issues and more on this episode of the Talking Real podcast where we feature the Oklahoma Secretary of State and former Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® employee, Josh Cockroft. 0:30 - Introduction 4:30 - Secretary of State Overview 7:45 - Goals with the Governor 10:20 - State Budget 12:45 - 2024 Rundown 18:18 - How YOU can have an impact at the Capitol 22:30 - Halloween with the Cockrofts

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    REALTOR® Safety Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 26:27


    September is REALTOR® Safety Month, a time when we shine a spotlight on the importance of safety for real estate professionals. Whether you're a seasoned REALTOR®, just starting out, or even if you're a client, today's episode is packed with tips, stories, and advice to ensure that every property showing, open house, or client meeting is as safe as possible. We are joined by Lydia Hedrick, our Oklahoma Representative on the NAR REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee. 0:45 - Introduction to Lydia and REALTOR® Safety Month 3:30 - REALTOR® safety statistics 5:04 - Personal experiences 9:03 - Safety practices 17:00 - Technology and safety 20:30 - Promoting safety awareness REALTOR® safety resources: nar.realtor/safety

    At Home in the U.S. House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 23:40


    Congresswoman Stephanie Bice shares her personal home buying experiences and delves into her proposed "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act." Also joining us is Federal Political Coordinator Brad Reeser from the Edmond Board of REALTORS®. 2:40 - Introduction to Congresswoman Stephanie Bice 7:00 - Home buying experiences 12:13 - Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act 17:44 - The future of Oklahoma's Fifth District

    Mysteries of the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 22:08


    OAR Conference Committee Chair Kadee French joins us to share all the details on Mysteries of the Market: OAR Annual Conference 2023. Kadee is a champion of the REALTOR® brand, involved in the local, state, and national level. She currently serves as the Edmond Board of REALTORS® President, Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® Conference Committee Chair, and sits on the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Advisory Board. We hope to see you at OAR Annual Conference on September 11-13 at the Skirvin Hilton as we unveil the mysteries of the market. 0:50 - Introduction to Kadee French 7:05 - Mysteries of the Market Overview 7:38 - Speaker Highlights 8:55 - Theme Discussion 10:25 - Networking Events 13:45 - Why should you go to conference? 15:38 - Young Professionals Network Important links: Register for Conference: oarconference.com Volunteer Leadership Competencies: https://www.nar.realtor/state-and-local-leadership/volunteer-leadership-competencies

    Ep. 220: Candid Conversations Around the Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 25:55


    At the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, there's a lot of moving parts in the summer months! OAR CEO Jessica Hickok and COO Will Gattenby are here to give you the rundown. 1:43 - Oklahoma Housing Foundation and REALTOR® Relief Foundation 10:16 - OAR Applications 12:05 - ELITE Leadership Club 15:03 - Leadership and 2024 18:44 - New HQ 20:40 - Government Affairs 24:14 - Get Involved through Applications & Conference!Important links: oklahomahousingfoundation.com okrealtors.com/applications oarconference.com

    Ep. 219: Capitol Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 38:48


    On this episode of Talking Real, OAR's Government Affairs Team gives a recap of the 2023 Legislative Session, discuss how OAR request bills fared at the Capitol, how legislative hurdles impacted the real estate industry this year, where legislation for REALTORS® stands going into next year, and more.

    Friday 15 (Ep. 9): Long Live the Session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 16:20


    Today is Sine Die, meaning the end of the Oklahoma Legislative Session of the year! Or is it… On today's episode of the Friday 15, we discuss what to expect with with concurrent special session, big takeaways from regular session, and victories that OAR had. The session is dead - long live the session. 0:50 - Concurrent special session explanation 4:17 - Regular session recap 8:00 - OAR Victories  12:25 - Looking forward and final thoughts

    Friday 15 (Ep. 8): An Educating Session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 23:15


    Friday 15 is back with a special update from this week's Government Affairs Committee meeting! In this abridged podcast, OAR's GA Team gives an update to the Gov. Affairs Committee and answers a few questions some folks have regarding OAR's 2023 priority legislation, how this legislative session has been more unique than past years with 3 weeks still left to go, why bills we've discussed before are now dormant and won't be heard until next session, the current dynamic at the State Capitol with education reform/funding, and much more. [0:30] Overview of where OAR priority legislation sits with Bryson Panas [9:25] What's Next with Jerrod Shouse and Will Roberts [13:05] Q&A

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    Ep. 218: Fair Housing Month w/ Senator George Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 31:21


    Talking Real is back with a special Fair Housing Month episode featuring Oklahoma Senator George Young. On this episode, OAR's Jessica Hickok and Will Gattenby talk with Senator George Young about his impactful appearance at 2023's Capitol Conference, growing up in Memphis during the Civil Rights Movement, his thoughts on OAR's priority legislation he's partnering on, how economic activity and community go together, and much more. --- For NAR's resources and recommendations regarding Fair Housing Month, visit: https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fair-housing-month

    Friday 15 (Ep. 7): Vetoes & Status Quos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 14:48


    Want to know what's happening around the Capitol this week? OAR's Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, & Will Roberts have you covered as they discuss the 2023 A.C. Hamlin Gala, where OAR's priority legislation stands ahead of a big deadline week, and Mr. Robert's Neighborhood has the details on the Governor using his first veto of the year.

    Friday 15 (Ep. 6): Deadline Week Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 14:30


    As another deadline week is completed in the Oklahoma legislature, OAR's Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, & Will Roberts discuss how this third deadline week is going, where OAR's priority legislation stands, and the current status of education in the political scene.

    Ep. 217: ChatGPT & How AI Can Affect Your Real Estate Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 28:58


    Are AI tools like ChatGPT going to affect the real estate industry? On this episode of Talking Real, Jessica Hickok and Will Gattenby discuss what ChatGPT is and what it can do for your real estate business, AI's limitations, and things to be wary about while navigating the growing AI boom. --- For further information on AI and its Impact on the Real Estate Industry, you can view the following resources: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial/create/unpacking-the-promise-and-risks-of-chatgpt https://www.revrealestateschool.com/tips/chatgpt https://www.topproducer.com/blog/chatgpt-for-real-estate https://www.virtuance.com/blog/chatgpt-real-estate-marketing/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/28/tech/chatgpt-real-estate/index.html https://www.businessinsider.com/realtors-using-ai-chatgpt-to-write-property-listings-emails-2023-1 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2023/01/31/real-esatate-agents-chatgpt-ai/11155895002/

    Friday 15 (Ep. 5): Lobbyists & Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 16:00


    As legislation has been making its way through their respective committees, your Government Affairs team is back with another episode of the Friday 15! Join Bryson Panas, Will Roberts, & OAR contract lobbyist Jerrod Shouse as they walk through this week's happenings at the State Capitol. To keep up with the latest OAR advocacy developments, visit https://okrealtors.com/advocacy

    Friday 15 (Ep. 4): Deadline Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 16:13


    Friday 15 is back! On this episode, Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, & Will Roberts discuss how OAR's priority legislation fared through deadline week, the upcoming Capitol Conference, and legislation going through the Capitol regarding cockfighting, sports betting, & more. Read articles on topics mentioned in this Friday 15 episode here: • The Frontier Senate leader wants a more ‘methodical' approach to sports betting • The Oklahoman Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on education funding: 'Cooler heads are going to prevail'

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    Ep 216: OAR Leadership w/ Julie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 21:19


    Meet OAR's 2023 President, Julie Smith! On this episode, OAR's CEO Jessica Hickok and 2023 President Julie Smith discuss some of their favorite things about the real estate industry, the state association and priorities for 2023, the recent Riding with the Brand event in Oklahoma City, how REALTORS® are making an impact at the Capitol, and preview CapCon 2023.

    Friday 15 (Ep. 3): More Sunshine (HOAs), Less Grass (SQ820)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 17:03


    On this week's Friday 15, Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, and Will Roberts discuss the failure of SQ820, major priority legislation on education that's going through this legislative session, HB1614 that deals with HOA transparency, as well as SB927 on real estate license code updates.

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    Friday 15 - Ep 2 w/ Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, Will Roberts, & Josh Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 16:35


    Welcome back to the Friday 15! This week is a deadline week for the Oklahoma Legislature, with OAR bills advancing out of their committees. Hear from Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, Will Roberts, and this week's guest, Government Affairs Committee Chair Josh Woodward, as they discuss HB1614 and HB2288 passing committee, the governor's first bill signing of the year, and State Question 820.

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    Friday 15 - Ep 1 w/ Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, & Will Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 15:57


    Welcome to Friday 15, a legislative series brought to you by the Talking Real podcast from the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®. On this first edition, Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, and Will Roberts of OAR's Government Affairs team discuss early legislative session updates, 2023 legislative priorities surrounding SB570, SB927, & HB1614, and take a look at bills that are making a mark on the Capitol this session.

    Ep 215: Discussing Swanepoel's Analysis of the American Dream w/ Jessica Hickok and Krista Massad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 24:06


    What does the American Dream mean to you? On this episode, CEO Jessica Hickok and Sr. Director of Professional Development Krista Massad discuss The 2023 Swanepoel Trends Report for 2023 real estate, their take on what the American Dream is all about, and home ownership attainability in a post-pandemic landscape.

    Ep 214: First Week of Legislative Session w/ Will Gattenby, Bryson Panas, & Will Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 25:41


    Following the first session of the 59th Legislature, OAR's Government Affairs team discusses the Governor's State of the State, what happens next for the session, the SPC Program for REALTORS® and how it can help build relationships with state legislators, as well as a preview of the upcoming Oklahoma REALTOR® Party Training and Riding with the Brand events. For more information and to sign up for Oklahoma REALTOR® Party Training, visit http://realtorpartytraining.eventbrite.com For more information and to sign up for Riding with the Brand, visit rwtb.eventbrite.com For more details on the SPC Program, visit http://re.spon.se/rdoNsI

    Ep 213: Advocacy Season w/ Jessica Hickok & Will Gattenby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 38:56


    OAR has a lot in store for 2023. On this episode, CEO Jessica Hickok and COO Will Gattenby discuss OAR staff changes, the plan for a new headquarters building, advocacy season, and upcoming events such as Oklahoma REALTOR® Party Training and Riding with the Brand.

    Ep 212: Professional Development w/ Krista Massad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 25:21


    Special guest Krista Massad joins us in the studio this week. As the Senior Director of Professional Development, she is ready to play a vital role in developing and overseeing education programs and professional standards administration at the association.

    Ep 211: REALTOR® Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 20:26


    Did you know 73% of REALTORS® have personal safety protocols in place that they follow with every client? Or that 40% of residential REALTORS® said that they have participated in a self-defense class? NAR surveyed 54,622 REALTORS® to get more insight into REALTOR® Safety and we talk about just a few of those highlights. NAR's REALTOR® Safety Report: https://bit.ly/3R8YetV

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    Ep 210: Digital Executor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 18:23


    Have you thought about who would manage your digital assets and presence? Who would be your Digital Executor?

    Ep 209: 5 Questions to Ask

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 21:03


    Do you have a system/process to turn new leads into clients? These 5 easy questions will give you a lot of insight and pave the way to convert that lead, into a client. The American Genius Article

    Ep 208: To Trust or Antitrust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 24:42


    Competition is important in all marketplaces and that is particularly true in real estate. This week we talk about Antitrust, what that is, some potential issues and how we can protect everyone involved in the transaction.

    Ep 207: The Friend Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 19:51


    Doing business with friends and family can certainly add some complication but if you're prepared you'll be ready to handle the situations to keep your reputation and friendship still intact. In this episode we discuss how friendships can affect transactions, some common pitfalls and how you can keep relationships professional.

    Ep 206: Votes, Love Letter Updates & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 18:47


    We've talked about them before and there are some new developments in regulations for Love Letters - does that change what you should do for your clients?

    Ep 205: Recent Home Buyer Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 19:46


    A substantial number of recent home buyers have regrets about their new home. This week we look at how high that percentage of buyers is, and what they regretted about their recent home purchase. Applications: okrealtors.com/applications

    Ep 204: Legislative Recap w/ Will G & Will R

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 33:48


    Legislative session has come to a close and this week we chat with Will Gattenby (Sr. Director of Membership & Communications) and Will Roberts (Director of Government Affairs) to give us a recap of everything that went down at 23rd and Lincoln!

    Ep 203: Book Club - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein (Live)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 51:09


    Special live episode talking about The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein.

    Ep 202: Obstacles to Home Buying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 19:00


    Homeownership is still the American dream. Nearly all homebuyers across races and ethnicities agree homeownership is still the American Dream! But there are a lot of obstacles to buying a house, especially in the market today. What are some of the major ones and how do people feel going through the process? Link to NAR's Obstacles to Home Buying Research Report Reminder: Talking Real Book Club on May 10th. Join us on FB Live where we will be discussing The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.

    Ep 201: Boom or Bust?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 20:41


    With mortgage rates rising as the Federal Reserve begins to hike the federal funds rate, homebuyers are wondering: Is the housing market due for a downturn? We look at bullish and bearish expert opinions. Read article here

    Ep 200: Women's History Month: Oklahoma Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 17:55


    When we look at the history of women in Real Estate, like many professions - there weren't a lot (if any) women involved. Fast forward to 2022, almost two-thirds of OAR's members are women! We talk to 3 women leaders in Oklahoma Real Estate to get their perspective and tell their story: Mary Terry (Realtor, Broker, and Real Estate Commissioner)Jessica Hickok (CEO of the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®)Kadee French (Realtor, Edmond Board's President-Elect, and NAR's 30 Under 30 for 2022)

    Ep 199: Why You Need To Use A Buyer-Broker Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 28:11


    If you represent buyers - this is the shield that helps protects you from legal liability and makes sure you get paid! OREC Buyer-Broker Agreement.

    Ep 198: Text Like You Mean It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 26:42


    Don't commit this texting sin with your clients, period. Do periods [ . ] or Exclamation Point [ ! ] make your messages seem more sincere.?Let find out! Texting Etiquette CES 2022

    Ep 197: Buyer's Remorse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 19:12


    A satisfied customer isn't simply a buyer who has found the perfect home — it's a customer who bought the perfect home, and still feels great about it a year later. This week: Why some buyers are remorseful? And, have you heard of an enough list? Buyer's Remorse Enough List

    Ep 196: Is the Dream of Homeownership Alive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 21:38


    Happy 2022! This week we take a look at homeownership. Are people still in love with the idea? And, if they are, what are the barriers keeping them from it. Also - its the new year, how are you making the most of it? Notorious R.O.B. Article

    Ep 195: Impact of Technology in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 32:52


    We've seen significant changes in the real estate industry due to changes in technology. What impact will 2022 have? Article Link

    Ep 194: Will Love Letters Become Illegal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 20:16


    A real estate firm is suing Oregon lawmakers over a new state law that bans real estate professionals from delivering “love letters” written from home buyers to sellers when submitting an offer on a house. The lawsuit alleges that the state ban violates the First Amendment rights of real estate brokers and their clients. Does this mean that love letters are on their way to become illegal? Link: NAR Article

    Ep 193: Avoiding Copyright Infringement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 23:38


    This week we discuss a hot topic in broker risk reduction: Copyright Infringement. Common ways you can violate your copyright agreement, tips to reduce/eliminate that risk, and resources to help navigate other issues that may come up. Find all the resources on risk reduction here: https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers

    Ep 192: Being a Good Neighbor w/ Ryan Rudebock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 22:30


    A good neighbor goes above and beyond bringing you a cup of sugar. A good neighbor award recipient however, does a lot more than that! This award recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. Ryan Rudebock joins us this week to talk about his work in the community and why it important (both personally and professionally)!

    Ep 191: Leadership & Vision w/ Jessica Hickok

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 33:01


    OAR's CEO Jessica Hickok give us a peek behind the curtain and answers all your questions about leadership in the association and setting its strategic vision.

    Ep 190: SCV & Emerging Real Estate Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 25:48


    Second Century Ventures (SCV) is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, with over 150 portfolio companies worldwide. Collectively, companies accepted to the 2022 REACH Canada program have raised over $51 million USD in capital and represent a market capitalization of more than $140 million.  2022 REACH Canada

    Ep 189: The International Buyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 21:34


    $54.4 Billion! That's how much foreign buyers spent on residential purchases from April 2020 to March 2021! This episode is all about the international buyer. We look at a recent NAR study to see what kind of impact these buyers are making. Plus, an interesting bit of news from Zillow! NAR Study: Click here.

    Ep 188: Landlord Tenant Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 23:43


    A recent case Morris v. Behrens prompts a visit to the Landlord Tenant Act. In this case the landlord sued the tenant in small claims court. The court awarded the landlord $6,366.04 in damages but after a re-trial the amount was reduced to $1,117.96. Why was there such a huge difference? Case: http://oklahomaappeals.com/morris-v-behrens-2021-ok-civ-app-35/

    Ep 187: What Makes Buyers Give Up On Their Home Search?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 28:33


    What are the top reasons why buyers in this market are just giving up on their home search? But, it's not just all doom and gloom...according to an analysis of listing data since 2018, Realtor.com® has found that THIS time period offers the best balance of market conditions for homebuyers.

    Ep 186: Developing Leaders w/ Claudette Thornton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 29:23


    What makes great leaders? Claudette Thornton joins us this week to talk about what it means to develop your leadership skills. LeadershipOAR identifies emerging REALTOR® leaders and empowers them to achieve their maximum potential. Apply to be in the next class: okrealtors.com/leadershipoar

    Ep 185: Live! @ Stand Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 23:32


    We are LIVE from OAR's 2021 Annual Conference - Stand Out! Trying something new this time - a question every 2 minutes. We talk about everything from marketing to contracts, how to get more comfortable with video, earnest money disputes, and much more!

    Ep 184: A Cautionary Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 30:54


    This week we dive back into the issue of wire fraud. Looking at a recent case, Cook v. McGraw Davisson Stewart, we analyze the implications and liability of a REALTOR® dealing with a case of wire fraud.

    Ep 183: Ideal Homes w/ Steve Shoemaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 31:26


    Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes (presenting sponsor of OAR's 2021 Annual Conference) joins us this week to talk about the real estate market from the point of view of new home building. How did the paint shortage and rising lumber prices impact Ideal Homes and the new construction market? Let's find out!

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