Talking Real

This week's episode is all about Thanksgiving! Some special thanksgiving wishes and a special edition of Battle of Facts - who will win? Geoff or Nabeel? Listen to find out.

We breakdown the recent election and get into key takeaways and some interesting statistics that made this election historic. Then on to a new segment - News you can use! A quick synopsis of some recent news that impacts the real estate industry.

Stephanie Carter & Robin Johnson join us this week from Boston where we were attending the National Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference. Stephanie is the Association Executive (AE) of the Edmond Board of REALTORS® and Robin is the AE of the Norman Board of REALTORS®. We talk abut some key takeaways and what they found most useful at the conference this year.

A special Halloween Facebook Live episode. We talk about Myths surrounding the home buying process and things that keep buyers from potentially entering the market. Also, some smart home tech that works well without a subscription. Plus a special battle of facts edition for Halloween!

A very special episode featuring 4 Realtors and their true stories. Audra Montgomery, Margaret Barton, Jillian Gardner and Brian Preston tell their stories - A perfect balance of humor, horror, entertainment and education. Enjoy.

Andrew Sims, CEO of the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® joins us this week to talk about community engagement and the importance of being involved at the grassroots level in our communities.

Brian Preston joins us in the studio this week. Brian is a REALTOR® in Edmond, and is famous for his analytical report - The Preston Report - that he releases. Brian talks about the importance of pricing and how sometimes you can get a lot less while trying to make a little more. He also talks about what he considers and how he advises clients while pricing their houses.

Audra Montgomery joins us in the studio this week. Audra is a REALTOR® in Edmond, a member of the class of 2018 in OAR's Leadership Academy, a 2018 Community Rockstar, and someone who goes above and beyond in helping others, whether it be to find their next home or to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Audra shares her journey as a Realtor and some lessons she has learned along the way.

Jennifer Cassetta, self defense expert and third degree black belt in Hapkido joins us this week to wrap up REALTOR® Safety Month. We talk about how everyone can better protect themselves - The ABC's of self defense and the first step is Awareness.

Another special LIVE episode! We share advice from our listeners about the importance of being prepared in different situations, from listing appointments to what happens when you are caught in an uncomfortable situation. Always have a plan and be prepared!

Sherry Kueffler, chief investigator at the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission joins us this week to talk about the investigations process. We talk about what happens when a complaint is filed against you and why your first reaction should not be one of panic!

September is REALTOR® Safety Month! This month we cover every aspect of your safety, from personal and physical to business and financial safety. We touch upon the topic of gun safety and concealed carry, recap the big election night in Oklahoma (run-offs) and end the episode with a great cautionary tale of an investigation that Geoff and Sherry were involved in.

Recent news and new information make us revisit the topic of Wire Fraud. We share some cautionary tales and talk about ways you can identify wire fraud and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Nicole Glenn owner of Green Door Staging joins us this week to talk about Home Staging. She gives some great tips and insights in how staging helps everyone involved, buyers, sellers and Realtors! Some great takeaways on what you can look out for and tips for the DIYers!

Dr. Ted Jones, Chief Economist - Senior VP at Stewart Title joins us this week to talk about the housing market and economy. He also gives us an insight into the trends that he sees shaping our industry in the future.

A special LIVE episode! We cover what happens when an inspection doesn't go to plan and what options the buyer (and seller) have, TRRs and numerous scenarios that might present themselves during this process. We also take questions live on air from our Facebook audience.

Going paperless. We walk through the steps you need to take in order to transition to a paperless office - from the mindset to the software and hardware required for this transition.

Paul Dizmang joins us to talk about how he got started in real estate and how it led to a perfectly complimenting business of property management. We also hear some entertaining stories of interesting encounters Paul has had. 

We identify red flags in websites that might mean its time for an update and talk about the latest website trends and tips to get you the most out of your site. Is your website outdated?

Brad Waken, chair of the Commercial Committee joins us this week to talk about Commercial Real Estate. We get some updates on what the committee has planned, learn about Brad's journey as a Commercial Realtor and discuss what separates commercial and residential real estate.