Talking Real

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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