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. Applications: okrealtors.com/applications

Legislative session has come to a close and this week we chat with Will Gattenby (Sr. Director of Membership & Communications) and Will Roberts (Director of Government Affairs) to give us a recap of everything that went down at 23rd and Lincoln!

Special live episode talking about The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein.

Homeownership is still the American dream. Nearly all homebuyers across races and ethnicities agree homeownership is still the American Dream! But there are a lot of obstacles to buying a house, especially in the market today. What are some of the major ones and how do people feel going through the process? Link to NAR's Obstacles to Home Buying Research Report Reminder: Talking Real Book Club on May 10th. Join us on FB Live where we will be discussing The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.

With mortgage rates rising as the Federal Reserve begins to hike the federal funds rate, homebuyers are wondering: Is the housing market due for a downturn? We look at bullish and bearish expert opinions. Read article here

When we look at the history of women in Real Estate, like many professions - there weren't a lot (if any) women involved. Fast forward to 2022, almost two-thirds of OAR's members are women! We talk to 3 women leaders in Oklahoma Real Estate to get their perspective and tell their story: Mary Terry (Realtor, Broker, and Real Estate Commissioner)Jessica Hickok (CEO of the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®)Kadee French (Realtor, Edmond Board's President-Elect, and NAR's 30 Under 30 for 2022)

If you represent buyers - this is the shield that helps protects you from legal liability and makes sure you get paid! OREC Buyer-Broker Agreement.

Don’t commit this texting sin with your clients, period. Do periods [ . ] or Exclamation Point [ ! ] make your messages seem more sincere.?Let find out! Texting Etiquette CES 2022