The Real Estate Rundown

What are we doing? A lot!

In Episode 3 of The Real Estate Rundown, Josh Grant and 2026 Board Chair Clay Vassey talk about what WUAR has been working on based directly on member feedback—and what’s still coming.

They discuss free floor plans through CubiCasa, after-hours support with Ardi, step-by-step Matrix guidance through Pendo, Photographer Access, MLS Touch and upcoming mobile enhancements, continuing education benefits, and new tools designed to help agents generate leads and market their listings.

They also take a look at upcoming tools like ListTrac and Collabra, which can help agents track listing activity, improve marketing, and reach more potential buyers.

And then there's the big one: Occusell, a new listing management platform that could make entering listings across multiple MLSs much easier for agents who belong to more than one MLS.

Throughout the episode, Josh and Clay talk about a common theme: WUAR is listening. Member feedback is driving these changes, and the goal is to give members better tools, more support, and more value—without simply adding more fees.

Plus, stay tuned after the conversation for a special interview with Dee Jackson of Occusell to learn more about how the platform works and what's ahead.

What are we doing? Come find out.

In this episode, President and CEO Josh Grant and WUAR Board Chair Clay Vassey sit down with Shane Miller from New Story Lending for a conversation about the lending side of the real estate transaction.

They talk about the importance of education, communicating effectively with clients, and knowing when to lean on lending professionals for guidance. Shane also shares resources available through New Story Lending to help REALTORS® build their knowledge and have more informed conversations with their clients.

The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to real estate, government affairs, legislative meetings, and the impact of legislation on the real estate industry. It emphasizes the importance of networking, collaboration, and advocacy, as well as the challenges faced by realtors in explaining their value. The episode also highlights the role of government affairs and RPAC committees, the impact of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, and the challenges with moratoriums and impact fees. Additionally, it discusses the role of local government and county council elections, the use of real estate technology, and the value of association services and member involvement.

Takeaways

• Networking
• Advocacy

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Legislative Meetings in DC
• 02:57 Networking and Collaboration Across Associations
• 06:10 21st Century Road to Housing Act and Impact on Real Estate Industry
• 08:49 Capital Gains and Legislative Implications
• 12:05 Challenges with Moratoriums and Impact Fees
• 14:54 Role of Government Affairs and RPAC Committees
• 18:03 Election Report and RPAC Recommendations
• 20:50 Local Government and County Council Elections
• 24:01 Real Estate Technology and AI Chatbot (Ardi)
• 27:11 Association Services and Member Involvement
• 30:00 Value of Realtors and Challenges in Explaining Value

The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to government affairs, legislative meetings, and real estate industry updates. It includes discussions on networking, advocacy, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, capital gains, and election reports. The conversation emphasizes the importance of bipartisan efforts, the impact of legislation on the real estate industry, and the role of RPAC in advocacy. The conversation covers a range of topics including the impact of new faces in government, the importance of realtor involvement in government affairs, the role of political coordinators, the introduction of new member benefits, the significance of committees, and the challenges faced by realtors in explaining their value. It also addresses issues such as moratoriums, impact fees, and the need for realtor involvement in local government policies.

Takeaways

• Bipartisan efforts in legislation are crucial for the real estate industry.
• The 21st Century Road to Housing Act and potential changes in capital gains have significant implications for the real estate market. Realtors need to engage with elected officials and build relationships with them.
• The importance of realtor involvement in government affairs and the need to understand and communicate the value of realtor services.

Chapters

• 00:00 Networking and Advocacy in Government Affairs
• 10:01 Capital Gains and Legislative Impact
• 16:27 Election Reports and RPAC's Role
• 22:10 New Faces in Government
• 30:52 Significance of Committees