If you think politics has nothing to do with real estate, you might think twice after tuning in to this episode! Our guest John Blom explains the significant impacts of public policies in the real estate industry and why you should be involved more if you are a REALTOR. Listen to this one because John will tell a juicy story about losing an election with just a 55 votes difference.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Juggling local politics and real estate practice
• Local Government issues that affect real estate
• What is a "Traffic Impact Fee"
• The small but big impact acts that government can do for its people

About John Blom

John Blom is a REALTOR based in Vancouver, Washington and he always had a passion for public policies. One of his fellow brokers knew about this and so encouraged him to join the local association government affairs committee. He also ran for office and was elected to a seat in the Clark Country Council. John really believes in connecting stories to policies and understanding how these could impact people's lives.

Connect with John

• Website: The Blom Team
• Phone: 360-977-8329
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: John Blom
• LinkedIn: John Blom
• Instagram: @johndblom

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