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Meet Heather Ozur, the bold new President of the California Association of REALTORSⓇ for 2025. With a background as the 2019 National President for the Women’s Council of REALTORSⓇ, Heather is known for her fearless leadership and groundbreaking initiatives. She’s here to share her unique insights on driving change, advocating for REALTORSⓇ, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the real estate industry.

• Bold Leadership: Discover Heather’s strategies for leading a powerful, all-female team and making impactful changes in the industry.
• Advocacy at Its Best: Learn how CAR is fighting for real estate agents and homeowners, from local to national levels.
• Innovative Solutions: Get Heather’s take on transforming homeownership opportunities and overcoming market challenges.
• Professionalism Redefined: Hear about new tools and agreements designed to elevate the standards and expectations of real estate agents.
• Community Impact: Understand the ripple effect of real estate transactions on local economies and how you can leverage this.

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C.A.R. Open Letter

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As the co-host of Own It, Hilary Saunders usually interviews industry thought leaders, but in this episode, the mic is turned on her. Hilary is a trailblazing force in real estate, blending her legal expertise with an unorthodox flair to revolutionize the industry. From tackling gritty landlord-tenant disputes in San Francisco to co-founding Side, Hilary is smashing outdated models with her bold, lavender-haired presence. Her journey is a masterclass in challenging the status quo, embracing individuality, and redefining success in real estate.

• Hilary’s wild ride from legal eagle to real estate rebel
• The juicy details of her most insane landlord-tenant disputes
• The secret to blending legal smarts with real estate hustle
• Why authenticity and breaking the mold are her keys to success
• Her bold, game-changing predictions for the future of real estate
• And how to thrive in an industry that desperately needs a shakeup

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Andrew Flachner is the rebel genius behind RealScout, a game-changing company putting real estate agents at the heart of the digital experience. Starting his career young, Andrew’s journey is all about challenging norms and constant innovation. His bold vision? A future where technology enhances agent-client relationships and elevates industry standards.

• RealScout’s evolution from a tech-powered brokerage concept into a software dynamo
• The crucial role of customer feedback in shaping RealScout’s cutting-edge products
• How RealScout is tackling buyer broker agreements, ensuring agents’ value is spotlighted early in transactions
• The new finance-related features they’re eyeing to incorporate
• Why the real estate industry must step up to educate consumers
• The power of flexibility and adaptation in achieving startup success

RealScout Website

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@aflachner

Live Marketing Workshop Series

Recommended Book
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries 

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In the cutthroat real estate industry, Cynthia Cummins stands out for her authenticity and care, drawing kindred agents and clients to her. When she’s not running her aptly named company, Kindred Homes, she’s leading mindfulness workshops and writing her Real Estate Therapy blog. In this episode, Cynthia talks about her unconditional love for her clients, her Northern California expansion, and her goal of creating a nurturing environment for her agents. She also emphasizes the importance of pursuing personal interests outside of work. Tune in to learn how to bring more balance to your real estate business.

Real Estate Therapy Podcast

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Anita Legacy Blue, one of HousingWire’s Women of Influence for 2024, retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 35 years of military service. Now she not only sells real estate and writes bestselling books, but she also serves as 2024 National President for the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.

Tune into this episode, recorded live at WomanUP!® 2024, to learn:

• How the Alliance is addressing pressing issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
• The significance of Article 10 of the REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics and its implications for social media content
• The importance of contingency planning and never having a single point of failure
• How Anita’s experiences in the military during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era shaped her approach to leadership and advocacy today

Anita's Books
Breakthrough Success with Anita Renee Blue
Our Shades Of Black History: Individual Stories From Black Men & Women From Moments In Time by Anita Renee Blue and April Marie Williams

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
realestatealliance.org
 
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This week, we’re turning the spotlight inward to talk tech with our very own Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Ed Wu. From building websites as a kid to revolutionizing real estate tech, Ed shares his background and Side’s startup story. He  outlines his vision for streamlining the contract-to-close process, reducing transaction time and costs to zero. He also passionately advocates for agents to own and safeguard their client data. Tune in to discover how Side is shaking up real estate with a bold, fundamental-first approach.

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Mike Simonsen has always been a data nerd, but his obsession really paid off when he started tracking his local real estate market. Realizing others could benefit from his insights, he launched Altos Research. In this episode, Mike talks about how monitoring market activity, inventory, and price cuts gives agents and their clients an edge. He dives into the power of AI, discusses the impact of mortgage rates, and offers tips on how to talk numbers with your buyers and sellers.

Altos Research Website

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In this episode, we chat with Tia Hunnicutt, founder of Proxima Realty in Oakland. Named after the star system Proxima Centauri, Tia’s firm is all about future-thinking real estate. She dives into today’s industry challenges, the need for more affordable homes, and the power of local advocacy. Tia also highlights the importance of mentorship, client listening, and outreach to underserved communities. She’s big on diversity, inclusion, and building connections – whether through community events, nonprofits, or her socials. Tune in to hear how she does it.

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Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords to Jason Riveiro, CEO and executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). They’re essential for shaking up the real estate industry. In this episode, Jason warns that the recent NAR settlement could hurt budget-conscious homebuyers. He urges real estate pros to stand up for their clients, get involved in fair housing, and embrace multicultural marketing. It’s all about specializing in serving unique communities and tackling industry challenges head-on. Listen up and learn how you can make an impact.

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In this episode of Own It, we talk proptech with HomeStack co-founder and CEO Will Grewal and VP of Sales Robert Arauco. This tech-savvy twosome and their team are disrupting the real estate space — creating slick, custom-branded apps for agents, teams and brokerages. Tune in to hear the story behind HomeStack (including how they scored a year’s worth of free Chick-Fil-A), and how they’re empowering agents to connect securely with clients and adapt to industry changes like buyer broker agreements.

Homestack Website
www.homestack.com

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