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May 22, 2023
Mental Wellness: Katie Sholty Shares How to Find Balance in Your Daily Life
As Independent Contractors, agents are often isolated while carrying heavy mental burdens that come with the role. In this Welcome to the Top episode, Katie Sholty, Yoga Instructor and Wellness Coach, provides practical tools to build resilience and cope with stressful situations.
Sholty provides listeners access to a self-care toolbox designed to prevent burnout and promote your overall well-being while exploring the powerful connection between the mind, body, and heart.
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May 8, 2023
A Journey Unique to You: Tools to Achieve Financial Wellness with Brittany Schanck
In this episode, we dive into the world of financial wellness with Brittany Schanck, NAR’s Financial Wellness Manager, and explore the valuable resources provided by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness.
Whether you're just starting your financial wellness journey or looking to enhance your existing strategies, the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness offers comprehensive tools and resources to assist NAR members at every stage. No matter where you are on your financial wellness journey, this episode will empower you with the knowledge and insights to take control of your financial future.
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Apr 24, 2023
The Ultimate Partnership: Mike and Shana Acquisto Discuss Working With Your Spouse
On this Welcome to the Top episode, Mike Acquisto, Real Estate Broker, joins podcast host and wife Shana Acquisto to discuss working with your spouse. Listen to this candid conversation to hear techniques for separating work from life, dividing roles and responsibilities, dealing with disagreements, and more.
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Apr 10, 2023
Your Social Media Might Be Costing You Clients: Kyle Draper Shares Why
What potential clients see on your social media is often their first, and sometimes only, impression of you. Listen to this week's podcast to learn how to harness the power of social media for the good, not bad, but sometimes ugly.
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Apr 4, 2023
How to Prepare for Your Property Taxes
Join hosts Jonna and Shana as they welcome Jennifer Parker, a licensed Property Tax Consultant since 2001, and a licensed REALTOR® since 1995, to discuss your upcoming property taxes.
Collin County homeowners will receive their 2023 property valuations as early as mid-April. They can expect a 6 to 10% increase in their home’s value, which is lower than the previous year, but still a sizable increase. Listen as Jennifer outlines the process for an appeal to lower the value of the home and encourages listeners to file a Homestead Exemption. A Homestead Exemption is a valuable tool that will place a cap on your home’s value a year after it is put into place. If you want to hear more tips on handling your home’s value and taxes and gain insight into current policies and procedures from an area expert, tune in and turn on Welcome to the Top!
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Mar 13, 2023
Achieving Financial Fitness and Freedom with Rick Sampsel
Did you know 25% of people have zero savings and owe an average of $80,000? Debt is one of the largest problems in America, which keeps many workers from investing or saving their hard-earned money. The average American works their entire life and reaches retirement with only $60,000, which is only a fraction of the amount needed. Are you 100% sure you’ll retire and have a great retirement, or do you have some doubts?
Join Jonna Fernandez, Collin County Association of REALTORS® COO and CCAR 2023 President Shana Acquisto as they welcome Rick Sampsel for a lively discussion featuring investment, retirement, and debt elimination. Rick is a financial expert whose resume includes New York Life, where he helped families create financial stability, and the National Association for the Self-Employed, where he assisted corporations in curtailing expenses and increasing profitability. He has worked as an independent financial advisor, advising area REALTORS® on planning for retirement, social security, purchasing proper insurance coverage, and eliminating debt. REALTORS® (yes, YOU!) are self-employed and have unique financial needs. Sampsel uses his expertise to outline the steps to take to not only retire, but to have a great retirement.
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Feb 13, 2023
Business Planning 101 with Shelyna Tinglin
In this episode, Shelyna Tinglin, author and REALTOR®, meets you where you are and refuses to leave you there.
Bad News: If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail.
Good News: You can change today! Listen to today's podcast to make a plan for your success.
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Feb 8, 2023
Using Discretion with Luxury Clients
Many luxury buyers and sellers value discretion. On this episode of Welcome to the Top, luxury agent Jackie Dorbrirz discusses how agents can offer clients the privacy they need, while still helping them sell or find a property.
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Jan 23, 2023
Interest Rate Impacts on Buyer & Seller Behavior: Dr. Jessica Lautz Discusses What to Expect from Interest Rates in 2023
How interest rates impact buyer & seller behavior, inflation, historical trends, and what to expect from interest rates rolling into 2023. Get the latest on this week's episode as Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®, addresses top interest rate questions and concerns.
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Jan 9, 2023
Tripping Over Dollars to Pick Up Pennies: Joe Boggs & Crystal Parkinson Discuss what Interest Rates Mean for Everyday Buyers
CCAR's REALTOR® & Lender Committee Chair, Joe Boggs, and Vice-Chair, Crystal Parkinson, sit down to discuss what today's mortgage rates mean for the everyday buyer.
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Dec 26, 2022
Hosts (Not Ghosts!) of Podcasts Past: Shana Acquisto, Marissa Benat, & David Long Share Their Favorite Welcome to the Top Memories
On this special episode, hosts from podcasts past, present, and future share their favorite Welcome to the Top memories and dreams for the future.
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Dec 12, 2022
Does Your Insurance Provide Sufficient Coverage?: Insurance 101 with Todd Smith
Are you on autopilot when it comes to your insurance policies? If so, you cannot afford to miss this episode as Todd Smith, Agent & Owner at Alpha Omega Insurance, discusses important policy features, limitations, and how to not over-pay for the coverage you need.
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Nov 14, 2022
Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program: Diane Donley Discusses How TRLP Unlocks the Leader Within
Are you ready to empower the leader within? TRLP graduate and industry leader Diane Donley shares her TRLP experience on the latest episode of Welcome to the Top.
The TRLP mission is to cultivate leaders from all segments of the community by educating, developing, and encouraging participants to undertake leadership roles. Do you want to be part of an elite group of leaders? Have your Broker nominate you today for the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program!
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Oct 24, 2022
The Momentum for New Job Creation is Strong: Bill Cox Discusses Why Headquarters are Moving to NTX
Bill Cox, Carey Cox Company Principal and Managing Broker, has his finger on the pulse of Collin County commercial real estate. He joins the podcast today to discuss why headquarters keep moving to the DFW Metroplex and what we can expect in the future.
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Oct 11, 2022
When Rent Rises & Incomes Do Not: Janay Tieken Shares what the City of McKinney is Doing to Reduce the Rent Burden
On this episode of Welcome to the Top, Janay Tieken, Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of McKinney, shares city initiatives and programs aimed at making housing more affordable for residents.
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Sep 26, 2022
PIDs, PUDs, & MUDs: Dr. Blake Bennett Makes Sense of all the Acronyms
What are PIDs, PUDs, and MUDs? How do you make sure your clients receive proper notice? Dr. Blake K Bennett, Associate Professor and Extension Economist at Texas A&M, provides these answers and more on the latest episode of Welcome to the Top.
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Sep 12, 2022
Every Day, Every Client: Carl Carter Shares His Mom's Story & Non-Negotiable Safety Protocols
Real Estate Broker Beverly Carter did not make it home. Listen to this week's important episode as her son Carl Carter, Founder and Director of the Beverly Carter Foundation, shares her story and the safety resources and protocols that could save your life.
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Aug 22, 2022
Age is a Protected Class: Melissa Hailey & Reagan Hailey Discuss Additional Options & Considerations for 55+ Clients
We all know that 55+ clients have more options than others. Are you helping your clients explore them all? Reagan Hailey, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Melissa Hailey, Broker, join the podcast to help you find out!
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Aug 8, 2022
There is Always a Way: How to Track and Improve Your Credit with Melissa Condensa
How do rent payments, medical debt, and identity theft affect your credit? Melissa Condensa, Guild Mortgage Branch Manager, has the answers, and they will surprise you! Listen to this week's episode, then share it with your clients.
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Jul 25, 2022
MLS Status Decoded: Kyle Paris Breaks Down How to Properly Use Each MLS Status
Misuse of a Multiple Listing System (MLS) Status can do more than cost you a deal, it can spoil your reputation. That is why this week's episode is worth every minute of your time. Listen in as CCAR MLS Chair Kyle Paris guides listeners through each essential MLS Status.
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Jul 11, 2022
Don't Sweat Solar Panels: How to Ensure a Smooth Transaction with Keisha Tolbert
Don't let Solar Panels disrupt a transaction! Listen as Truly Title's VP-Escrow Officer Keisha Tolbert shares her knowledge, caution, and tips to ensure success when dealing with Solar Panels on a transaction.
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Jun 27, 2022
Your Property Tax Fight is Not Over: Part 2 with Amy Hanson and Jennifer Parker
In part two of this two-part property tax series, certified Tax Consultants Amy Hanson and Jennifer Parker discuss how to help your clients navigate exemptions.
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Jun 13, 2022
Your Property Tax Fight is Not Over: Part 1 with Amy Hanson and Jennifer Parker
Property tax protests have been filed, and many arbitrations hearings have already occurred, but your property tax fight is far from over. In part one of this two-part series, certified Tax Consultants Amy Hanson and Jennifer discuss the "no new revenue" legislation and what it means for your clients.
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May 23, 2022
Gray Area Situations: Kelly Milligan Discusses How to Avoid Practicing Law
This week we are revisiting one of our most popular topics, how to avoid practicing law!
On this episode of Welcome to the Top, Kelly Milligan, Vice President/Dallas Area Counsel at Chicago Title, discusses how real estate agents can avoid practicing law and how to deal with a client who asks you to go beyond your expertise.
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May 9, 2022
Should I Lease or Buy?: David Alan Cox and Mickey Lynam Help Answer the Question Everyone is Asking
Finally, an episode that helps answer every client's question, "Should I lease or buy?".
Listen to Texas REALTORS® Secretary/Treasurer David Alan Cox and Senior Loan Officer Mickey Lynam tackle the question, then share it with your clients!
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Apr 25, 2022
Answers to the Questions You've Been Wanting to Ask About TREPAC: Matt Hilton and Jennifer Parker Spill the Tea
Is TREPAC an acronym? What does it mean, who does it help, and why are people so passionate about it?
We know you have questions, and this week we will provide all the answers.
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Apr 11, 2022
No Rubber Stamp in Real Estate: Barry Hardman Discusses Common Contract Mistakes
Don't be one of these agents! Listen as Barry Hardman, real estate broker, instructor, and TRLP graduate joins host Marissa Benat to discuss the contract mistakes they keep seeing and offers they cannot accept.
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Mar 28, 2022
This Market will Run You Over: What Reports You Need to Be Pulling with Brad Benat
Ever wonder if you are pulling the right reports? Curious how other REALTORS® seem to have an edge? Listen in as Brad Benat, Lead Agent for the Benat Team, shares how he pulls, adjusts, and analyzes reports to ensure success for his clients at every step.
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Mar 14, 2022
You're Stepping on the Whole Point: The Threat Against the Multiple Listing Service with John Holley
A North Texas winter storm thwarted our recent recording session, but we still have something to say. Join us as we revisit a previous conversation with North Texas Real Estate Information System CEO John Holley. The original conversation was prompted by litigation against the National Association of REALTORS® that is still ongoing today.
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Feb 25, 2022
Who is Interviewing Who? Part Two: What Brokers Should Look for In an Agent with Bill Kukla
Listen to the second half of our conversation with Real Estate Professor Bill Kukla as we discuss what brokers should consider when adding agents to their team.
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Feb 11, 2022
Who is Interviewing Who?: What Agents Should Look for In a Broker with Bill Kukla
What did you look for in a broker when you started out? What questions should you be asking today? Listen in and make sure you are getting the most out of your broker.
Bill Kukla is a professor of real estate who has spent the last twenty years training and equipping professionals like you. On this episode we discuss what agents should look for and expect from their sponsoring broker.
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Jan 31, 2022
MLS Enforcement With Teeth: Blair Taylor and Shana Acquisto Discuss How to Avoid Fines and Stay Informed of MLS Rule and Regulations
While MLS policy awareness has always been important for real estate professionals, it is now impossible to ignore as fines begin to accompany infractions. Listen as Blair Taylor and Shana Acquisto discuss the purpose of MLS policy, why new rules and regulations are created, and how you can stay up to date on policy to avoid costly fines.
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Jan 10, 2022
High Producing Agents with Different View Points: Get to Know Marissa Benat, Shana Acquisto and Jamuna Thill, members of CCAR’s Executive Team
Local, State, and National REALTOR® Associations are led by some of the best real estate agents in the business. The leadership at the Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) is no exception. In this episode you will get to know CCAR President Marissa Benat, President-Elect Shana Acquisto and Secretary/Treasurer Jamuna Thill, learn why they continue to serve at the Association, and hear their message for REALTORS® everywhere.
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Dec 27, 2021
A Small Way to Say Thank You: Marissa Benat and Ron Leach Discuss Different REALTOR® Approaches to Gift Giving
Are your client gifts worth the money? Listen in as REALTORS® discuss their different approaches to gift giving and how they get the most bang for their buck.
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Dec 13, 2021
Quick Guide to the New Inspector Standards of Practice: Lee Warren Discusses What You Need to Know Before February 1
Effective February 1, 2022 changes to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Standards of Practice will be mandatory for all inspections. Listen in as Lee Warren, Chairman of the Texas Real Estate Commission's Inspector Committee*,* talks about what is changing, why the changes were made, and how real estate agents will notice the changes.
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Nov 8, 2021
Be a Good Neighbor: Brandon Hern Discusses How REALTORS® Make a Difference in their Community
On this episode, we take a closer look at the impact REALTORS® have on their community with Brandon Hern, President of the North Texas REALTORS® in Action Foundation. Listen to learn how far $5 can go.
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Oct 25, 2021
It's Not Always About the Price: Tips for Writing a Winning Offer with Brad Benat and Melissa Hailey
Are you tired of writing offer after offer only to have your buyer lose out on their dream home? It doesn't have to be that way.
Listen in as top producing agents Brad Benat and Melissa Hailey discuss how they consistently get their buyers to the closing table.
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Oct 11, 2021
When in Doubt Disclose: How to Properly Use the Seller's Disclosure Notice with Charles Kramer
This week Charles Kramer of Hunter & Kramer, P.C. visits the podcast to discuss all things Seller's Disclosure, a form that can have big consequences. Listen in to make sure you have the correct people completing the right form at the right time with all of the required information.
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Sep 27, 2021
Don't Let Tax Season Spook You: Tax Tips for the Self-Employed with Jennifer Grammer, CPA
Take 10 minutes to learn how to take the scare out of tax season. On this episode of Welcome to the Top, Jennifer Grammer, CPA at Whitleypenn, explains how agents can prepare for tax season, how much to put aside from each commission check, what expenses can be written off, how to calculate business mileage, how long to keep receipts, and what you can do to prepare for an audit.
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Sep 13, 2021
Who are you Letting into Your Car: Officer Bianez Discusses How REALTORS® Can Reduce their Risk of Being a Victim of Crime
Did you know that being a REALTOR® means you are at a higher risk of being a victim of crime? It’s true. In this week's episode of Welcome to the Top, Officer Christopher Bianez talks about what safety practices you can implement to reduce your risk and make it back home to those you love.
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Aug 23, 2021
Biggest Wins for Texas REALTORS®: State Representative Jeff Leach and Julie Parenteau on How Real Estate Won the 87th Legislative Session
There is a lot going on in politics today, but that does not mean REALTOR® supported legislation is neglected. Hear which REALTOR® and private property issues were at the forefront of the 87th Texas Legislative Session.
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Aug 9, 2021
It All Starts & Ends Local: Marvin Jolly on How the National, State, & Local Associations Work Together
Why do associations exist? Are you a member of all three? How do they work together? What happens when they disagree?
Listen as Marvin Jolly, chairman of Texas REALTORS® answers those questions and more on this week's episode of Welcome to the Top.
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Jul 26, 2021
For the Betterment of Our Families: How the Pandemic Has Changed What Buyers Look for in a Home with Marissa Benat
Come sit at the table with real estate pros Marissa Benat, CCAR President-Elect, and Ron Leach, CCAR President, as they discuss how the pandemic has changed what buyers look for in a home, and what changes they think are sticking around.
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Jul 12, 2021
The Fight for Fair Housing: NAR President Elect Leslie Rouda Smith Discusses the Special Role REALTORS® Play
Real estate professionals have a special role to play in the fight for fair housing, are you ready?
In this episode of Welcome to the Top, NAR President Elect Leslie Rouda Smith discusses implicate bias, wealth gaps, systemic segregation, and the role REALTORS® play in the fight for fair housing.
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Jun 28, 2021
Connecting Residents with Resources: Krishna Upadhyaya Discusses Property Management During a Pandemic
Property Managers faced unpredicted challenges during the pandemic. Listen to hear how maintenance requests were adapted, communication with clients increased, where property managers got their information, and what changes will be sticking around.
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Jun 14, 2021
Misaligned Price or Housing Bubble?: What is Causing Rising Home Prices and When “Normal” Will Return with Luis Torres
Why are homes prices continuing to rise and when will they go back down? Luis Torres, Research Economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M, tackles these questions and more on this episode of Welcome to the Top.
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May 24, 2021
A Bar-Raiser for Professionalism: Your C2EX What, Why, & How's Answered by Hagan Stone
What is the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program? Why was it created and how do real estate professionals benefit from the program? Listen as Hagan Stone, 2019 NAR Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Committee Chair, provides these answers and more.
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May 10, 2021
A Comprehensive Data Platform That Reinforces REALTOR® Value: All About RPR® with Andrea Goodhart
Do you know about Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®), the comprehensive data platform made available to you by the National Association of REALTORS®? Listen now to learn about RPR® and the nationwide data available at your fingertips.
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Apr 26, 2021
Make People's Lives A Little Bit Easier: The In's & Out's of Remote Notarization with Kernard Jones
The pandemic put into hyper-speed the adoption of remote notarization technology. Listen as Kernard Jones, Government Affairs Analyst at Notarize, dives into the details of the new technology.
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Apr 12, 2021
Gray Area Situations: Kelly Milligan Discusses How to Avoid Practicing Law
On this episode of Welcome to the Top, Kelly Milligan, Vice President/Dallas Area Counsel at Chicago Title, discusses how real estate agents can avoid accidently practicing law and how to deal with a client who asks you to go beyond your expertise.
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Mar 22, 2021
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Block Chain, 3D Printing: Why NAR is Investing in the Future of Tech with Ashley Stinson
Hear how NAR is playing a pivotal role in tech startups across the globe, its vision for the future, and its take on disruptors with Ashley Stinson, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Second Century Ventures.
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Mar 8, 2021
You Can't Miss This Step: Video Marketing with Cristina Schaefer
Video marketing has become the number one tool in the marketing toolbox. But what does that mean for you? Listen in as Cristina Schaefer, Director of Social Media at HAR, discusses video marketing's impact, how to get started, and what kind of response you should expect.
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Feb 8, 2021
Homeowner's Associations: State Representative Jeff Leach and REALTOR® Mike Mansfield Discuss their Overreach and Merit
Homeowner's associations protect the property value of your largest asset. But do they improperly restrict rights of the property owner? Listen as State Representative Jeff Leach and REALTOR® Mike Mansfield discuss past and future legislation around HOAs, the merit of HOAs, and when they go too far.
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Jan 25, 2021
18 Hours & You're Good to Go: How to Plan Your CE with Scott Kesner
This week Scott Kesner, Chair of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), joins the podcast to discuss continuing education (CE). Learn why continuing education is important, how to plan your CE, and the biggest misconception surrounding CE.
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Jan 11, 2021
Identify & Find Ideal Clients: How Social Media Can Get You More Leads with Amber Joy
Do you know how to use social media to generate and capture leads? Is done better than perfect? Listen as Amber Joy with Influential Agent breaks down what you need to know to build a strong online presence that keeps you top of mind.
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Dec 28, 2020
Everyone who has an Opinion Gets to Voice it: Leading During Adversity with Cindi Bulla
Cindi Bulla did not envision a pandemic as part of her 2020 Texas REALTORS® Chairman tenure. How did she lead the real estate industry through a challenging year? Listen to find out.
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Dec 14, 2020
We Had Right on Our Side: What the Changes to the Code of Ethics Means for you with Leigh York
When did discussion of changes to Article 10 of the Realtor Code of Ethics begin? What did the process of deliberation look like, and why were the changes needed? Listen as Leigh York, 2020 Chair of NAR's Professional Standards Interpretations and Procedures Advisory Board, answers these questions and more.
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Nov 9, 2020
Data Hygiene: Mike Barnett on Why Some Online Real Estate Resources Aren't Always Correct
Listen in as Mike Barnett, Executive Vice President for Texas REALTORS®, discusses the data hygiene that goes into making a good set of data and the downfalls of some online real estate resources used by clients.
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Oct 26, 2020
Far Scarier than a Haunted House: Spooky Home Inspection Stories with Jim Henderson and Mark Kissee
In this episode of Welcome to the Top, special guests Jim Henderson of Henderson Home Inspection and Mark Kissee of Kissee Inspection Services share spooky home inspection stories and discuss how you can help make them a little less frightening.
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Oct 14, 2020
You're Stepping on the Whole Point: The Threat Against the Multiple Listing Service with John Holley
Join us as we discuss the case against, and for, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with North Texas Real Estate Information System CEO and friend of the podcast, John Holley. This is a critical issue for all real estate professionals as two lawsuits against NAR enter the discovery phase of litigation, threatening the MLS as we know it.
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Sep 25, 2020
Members First: Katie Johnson on How NAR® Serves its Members
This week we are joined by the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) Chief Member Experience Officer and General Counsel, Katie Johnson, to discuss the benefits NAR® provides its members. Are you taking advantage of all your NAR® membership perks? Listen to find out.
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Sep 14, 2020
Tuning in and Paying Attention: Global Affairs and Your Business with Lisa Calarco
How do global affairs and economic changes affect your business? Should you be paying attention? Lisa Calarco, Manager of Business Development and Outreach, Commercial and Global Services for the National Association of REALTORS®* *chimes in on this and more on today's episode of Welcome to the Top.
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Aug 24, 2020
SmartHomes: The New Evolution of the Home with Matthew Rathbun
What makes a home a SmartHome? How does it affect your contracts, closings, and client's privacy? Listen as Matthew Rathbun, SmartHome instructor and licensed Real Estate Broker, provides the answers and information you need to know.
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Aug 10, 2020
No Flood Insurance, Contract Forms, FHA, or 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages: The Way Real Estate Could Have Been with Bill Malkasian and Tray Bates
This week, we take a look back at past RPAC victories that have shaped real estate today with Bill Malkasian, Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Association of REALTORS®, and Tray Bates, Vice President of Government Affairs for Texas REALTORS®.
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Jul 24, 2020
45x More Wealth: Why Homeownership Matters with Shana Acquisto & Adam Majorie
This week on Welcome to the Top, CCAR's Chief Advocacy Officer, Adam Majorie, and top producing agent and broker, Shana Acquisto, discuss the benefits homeownership delivers to homeowners and their community.
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Jul 13, 2020
A YPN Wedding: How Networking Can Help Your Business with Rob Reuter and Kyle Paris
How can networking help you have lasting success in the real estate industry? Listen in as Rob Reuter, Director of Member Networks for NAR, shares about the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and what it can do for you. Stay tuned until the end for a North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) update from Kyle Paris, NTYPN 2020 Chair.
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Jun 22, 2020
What are Some Ways this Could go Really Bad? Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Jennifer Golbeck
Dr. Jennifer Golbeck joins Welcome to the Top to discuss one big question that bothers a lot of Realtors today: Should Realtors fear A.I.?
Dr. Golbeck is a computer scientist, director of the Social Intelligence Lab, and professor at the University of Maryland. She has authored multiple books, and in 2014 took the TED talk stage to discuss what your social media “likes” expose, a presentation that has since been viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube. Golbeck presented “Datashock: Artificial Intelligence, Connectedness, and the Future of Big Data” at the 2019 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting opening session, sparking new thought and ongoing discussion in the real estate community.
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Jun 8, 2020
An Impartial Set of Eyes: Home Inspection FAQs with Lee Warren
On this episode of Welcome to the Top, hosts David Long and Jonna Fernandez tackle a myriad of home inspection FAQs with Lee Warren, 2020 Chair of the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Inspector Committee and Inspector extraordinaire.
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May 25, 2020
Say it Less, Show it More: Common Communication Mistakes Made by REALTORS® with Jimmy Campbell
Listen as Jimmy Campbell, owner and lead trainer of inFOCUS Communications and former hostage negotiator and trainer, discusses how REALTORS® can fine-tune their communication methods and close more deals.
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May 11, 2020
Adding Extra Frosting on the Cake Helps Everybody: Home Appraisals During a Global Pandemic
Listen in as Vaugh Kerkorian of Kerkorian Residential Appraisals discusses how appraisers have adapted to social distancing guidelines, what tools they are using, and what you can do to support the lending process and protect your clients. Listen to the end for an industry snapshot from Charles Horner from H2R Group.
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Apr 27, 2020
Clean, Accurate, Information: The Clear Cooperation Policy with Rodney Gansho and John Holley
Guests Rodney Gansho, Director of Engagement at the National Association of REALTORS® and John Holley, CEO of the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc., discuss why the Clear Cooperation Policy was adopted, what it means for your best practices, how it will be enforced, and if the Global Pandemic will delay its implementation.
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Mar 31, 2020
Bring Home the Money: The 2020 Census with Shad Bogany
On the first episode of Welcome to the Top, hosts David Long and Jonna Fernandez discuss the intersection of real estate and the United States 2020 census with Shad Bogany, seasoned real estate agent and Partner Specialist with the Dallas Regional Census Center/Field Division/Denver Region.
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