Talking Real

This week we dive back into the issue of wire fraud. Looking at a recent case, Cook v. McGraw Davisson Stewart, we analyze the implications and liability of a REALTOR® dealing with a case of wire fraud.

Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes (presenting sponsor of OAR's 2021 Annual Conference) joins us this week to talk about the real estate market from the point of view of new home building. How did the paint shortage and rising lumber prices impact Ideal Homes and the new construction market? Let's find out!

Lisa Buck with Gateway Mortgage joins us this week to take an inside look at lending. How has the market shifted? What are the newest trends?

Social media is a game we all play and it has become a vital part of any marketing strategy. The question now is... "How do you win?"

8 Ways to Fix Your Instagram Video

Technology is embedded in every aspect of the real estate transaction and is at the core of the business. This reliance/integration with technology is increasing day by day. This makes it imperative that we have technological competency that we are held accountable for. What does that look like? 🤔

A recent ransomware attack on Cloudstar resulted in the delay of many real estate transactions and loss of client data. How do you keep yourself and your clients safe? We talk to Deb Thoman, one of our conference speakers, about cybersecurity. She will be bringing you strategies, tips and tricks at the OAR Annual Conference: Stand Out in September 2021. Find out more information and register at oarconference.com

The Notorious R.O.B. Rob Hahn joins us to give us his take on what he believes are the greatest challenges to the industry. Plus, we get the chance to speak with Mary Huckeby about the Good Neighbor Award! Are you a good neighbor?

Bill Dedman is a Pulitzer and Peabody award-winning investigative reporter, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. He will be our keynote speaker at this year's OAR Conference: Stand Out (check out the incredible line up and secure your tickets at oarconference.com). Bill joins us this week to talk about his 2019 investigative report - Long Island Divided. The investigation, published in November 2019, revealed that Long Island’s dominant residential real estate brokerages help reinforce racial segregation through illegal steering of customers.

A Fair Housing Act discrimination case we haven't seen before. Plus, Lisa Weaver joins us to talk about the REALTOR® of the Year Award. There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.

On this episode we talk about the current market conditions, the condo collapse in Miami and bring in special guest Emilykaye to talk to us about the Commercial Advocate Award! There are a lot of awards you can apply for and committees you can get involved through. Learn more and apply now at okrealtors.com/applications.