What Does It Mean to Be a ‘Good Neighbor’?
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Tune in to the Drive with NAR podcast as host Marki Lemons Rhyal engages in an inspiring conversation with NAR Good Neighbor Award winner Ed Gardner and Broker Engagement Committee Chair Antje Gehrken. Discover how their community service efforts are making a difference and learn how real estate professionals can create a community impact. This episode highlights the importance of being a good neighbor and the positive effects community service can have on your real estate business. Meet the Guests... Ed Gardner, GRI, is the broker-owner of Gardner Real Estate in Portland, Maine. He...
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Help Renovating Clients Protect Their Real Estate Investment
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This episode of The Safety Series covers ways to help your remodeling clients protect both their physical and financial safety—while also maximizing their home renovation ROI. Host Tracey Hawkins and guests Brendon DeSimone and Blayne Pacelli discuss how real estate professionals can help their clients make smart home renovation decisions, which renovation mistakes to avoid, and vetting home contractors who can do the job right. They'll also explain how leveraging tools like NAR’s Remodeling Impact Report can help you back up your advice with data. Meet the Guests: Brendon DeSimone...
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How Local, State and National Associations Support Members
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The lies in how the local, state and national levels work together to amplify advocacy, streamline ethics enforcement and enhance member resources. In this episode, recorded live at the AE Institute, Drive with NAR podcast host Marki Lemons Ryhal speaks with NAR President Kevin Sears, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Jarrod Grasso and Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® CEO Brendan Bailey. Learn how this collaborative structure ensures a unified REALTOR® voice, protects consumers and can help your business succeed. Meet the Guests... Kevin Sears, a...
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How to Navigate the Real Estate Appraisal Process
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What happens when ? In this episode, broker Lutalo McGee and appraiser Maureen Sweeney join host Marki Lemons Ryhal to explain the real estate appraisal process, why home appraisals can vary, and how real estate agents can effectively communicate with appraisers to help ensure accurate home valuations. Learn tips for preparing for a home appraisal, how to handle a low appraisal, and when to request a reconsideration of value. Plus, hear why appraisal contingency risks matter in today’s market. Meet the Guests... Lutalo McGee, ABR, GRI, is the owner and managing broker...
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Protecting Your Client’s Negotiation Leverage: Real Estate Safety Tips
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Host Tracey Hawkins delves into the critical role of negotiation leverage in real estate transactions, focusing on how to protect your client’s interests at the negotiating table. Joined by experts Matthew Rathbun and Amy Steele, discover key strategies to avoid common pitfalls, safeguard your client's bargaining power and enhance your negotiation skills. Learn about the impact of digital security, social media and AI on real estate transactions, and gain practical tips to ensure both safety and success. Meet the Guests Matthew Rathbun, ABR, CRS, is a broker with Coldwell...
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Preparing for Unexpected Surges, Dips in Your Business
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The real estate cycle doesn’t always follow typical patterns. You may experience a surge or a dip in business at the times you least expect. It’s unclear whether the upcoming spring homebuying season will be busy or a bust. Are you prepared for whatever comes? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal talks to Chicago real estate leaders Kat Barry and Lateefa Neal about managing the unpredictability of the market and sticking to your individual formula for success. Meet the Guests... Kat Barry, CIPS, is a broker and leader of the Modern Living team at Compass in Chicago. She specializes in residential and...
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Using REALTOR® Safety Knowledge to Show Your Value
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Being a safety conscious real estate professional is essential for protecting yourself, your clients, and your transactions. It’s also a powerful way to show your expertise, build trust, and win more business. In this episode of the Safety Series, host Tracey Hawkins talks with Chris Atwell and Chris Garrett about strategies to incorporate buyer and seller safety into every interaction. Learn how to vet buyers, prevent wire fraud, safeguard vacant homes and approach FSBOs (For Sale by Owner) with a safety-first mindset that shows your professionalism and enhances your reputation. Leading...
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Use Your NAR Membership as a Selling Point to Clients
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As an NAR member, you have exclusive access to world-class business resources, education, tools and real estate data that aren’t available to nonmembers. How do you leverage these benefits in a way that demonstrates your preparedness to work with clients in any transaction? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal talks with industry leaders Matt Difanis and Christina Pappas about the value of emphasizing your status as a member of the National Association of REALTORS® to buyers and sellers. They will explain how to communicate the advantages to consumers when they work with an agent who is a REALTOR® and...
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Creating and Maintaining Real Estate Agent Safety Plans
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Creating a sound REALTOR® Safety plan is as crucial as crafting a business plan for success. Join host Tracey Hawkins as she talks to real estate professionals Miguel Carreno and Susan Mertz about how to develop and maintain effective real estate agent safety plans. Learn strategies, tools, and resources for personal safety and agent emergency preparedness to ensure your real estate business thrives securely without reinventing the wheel. Meet the Guests Miguel Carreno is a broker with Allen Tate, REALTORS® in High Point, North Carolina, and serves on the NAR® Safety Advisory Committee....
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Setting Boundaries Around How You Spend Your Time
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You’ve heard the saying, “Fail to plan—plan to fail.” Because so much of your success depends on how you spend your time, you need a plan for managing it wisely. But how do you craft a time management plan, including both your professional and personal time, in a way that works for you? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal learns from real estate pros Vanessa Franz Barnes and Natalie Davis how they took control of their schedules. Meet the Guests... Vanessa Franz Barnes, CIPS, SRES, is a broker-associate with Keller Williams Realty in Celebration, Fla. With more than two decades in the...
info_outlineDr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the
National Association of REALTORS®, breaks down NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and
Sellers, discusses buyer resilience and shifting market power for sellers, and offers advice on
what real estate professionals should look for when interpreting market data.