Guest: Kimberly Robbins, president of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors (OKCMAR)

Topic: Rising home insurance costs in Oklahoma and how Realtors help buyers and sellers navigate the landscape.

Summary:

Oklahoma’s home insurance rates are now roughly three times the national average. In this episode, Kimberly Robbins explains what’s driving the increases, how Realtors guide buyers through risk and coverage decisions, and why Oklahoma remains a strong housing market despite the cost pressures.

We discuss:

• What’s behind the jump in premiums

• How Realtors help clients shop insurance and understand coverage

• Why considering insurance early in the buying process matters

• OKCMAR’s role in advocacy and policy discussions

• How MLS data helps buyers make smarter decisions

• Why trust and local expertise are critical when choosing a realtor

• Why Oklahoma is still one of the best-value housing markets in the country