Bug-Z is a long-time affiliate and friend of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS and while you may know of them as your local termite inspection company during a real estate transaction, that is just the beginning! Bug-Z helps control a wide variety of pests and, in this epsiode, offers up some tricks of the trade to prevent and control pests like wood-destroying insects, bees, spiders, mice, etc, and how Bug-Z can help. Bug-Z can be reached by calling 402-991-4005 or by visiting http://bugzpest.net/

Lindsey Bogardus is the branch manager and an escrow officer at Ambassador Title Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa! In this episode, Lindsey talks about the importance of title insurance, who needs it and why, exceptions to title policies, what they're seeing in terms of number of closings in the existing marketplace, & more! Lindsey can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at 402-884-4513.

Rob Gazda is an experienced real estate broker and was offered a position with Forewarn over 5 years ago. The SWIAR safety committee hosts this episode to raise awareness for REALTOR Safety Month and to discuss the history and success of Forewarn, why you should use it, and what it offers to keep you safe. Rob shares all of this plus a few personal stories. 

Greta Haas is our guest on this week's epsiode and is the Government Affairs Director for the Iowa REALTOR Association (IAR). Greta and Amy discuss legislation that the Iowa Association of REALTORS have helped lobby to pass this year, including new laws regarding HOA's, consumer protection, and licensee liability - specifically an agent's duty of care to a property, as well as what you can expect when it comes to legislation. Greta can be reached at [email protected]

John Dresher is not only a real estate agent at Heartland Properties and a member of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS, but also an American Family Insurance agent, and an expert in both fields. On this episode, John discusses recent changes in the insurance industry, tips for saving money or improving your insurance, risks to watch out for, how inflation is impacting the industry, and more. John is licensed in AZ, FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, and NE, and can be reached at 712-325-4910 or https://www.amfam.com/agents/iowa/council-bluffs/john-dresher. 

Dylan Dravland, NMLS #2062433, is a Mortgage Advisor with NEO Home Loans and is part of the Montelongo Team located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In this episode, Dylan talks to SWIAR members about coaching buyers on rates, when it's the right time to buy, and what he predicts the market will do over the next 12-18 months. Dylan can be reached at https://dylandravland.neohomeloans.com/ 

Thanks to the SWIAR Safety Committee, Dave Nelson with C.O.B.R.A, a self defense training academy out of Des Moines, IA, is coming to Council Bluffs on Sept. 19th! Listen to what is in store for the course on this episode and be sure to register for the course on www.IowaRealtors.com. The course will be held at Rivers Edge Pavillion from 11am-1pm on Sept. 19th. Learn more about C.O.B.R.A. at https://cobradesmoinesia.com/

Nate Jaeger, manager at Green Title & Escrow, tells us how title insurance works & why it is so important during a real estate transaction. Nate can be contacted by visited www.greentitleomaha.com!

Amy Svoboda, Jesse Skudler, and Drew Rowe, discuss common questions and concerns agents have in regards to MLS rules and regulations, including a friendly reminder regarding a recent change when it comes to your listing photos!