Talking Real

A special legislative session, a push for tax cuts, and the broader politics that will dominate conversations in 2024 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All of these issues and more on this episode of the Talking Real podcast where we feature the Oklahoma Secretary of State and former Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® employee, Josh Cockroft. 0:30 - Introduction 4:30 - Secretary of State Overview 7:45 - Goals with the Governor 10:20 - State Budget 12:45 - 2024 Rundown 18:18 - How YOU can have an impact at the Capitol 22:30 - Halloween with the Cockrofts

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, a time when we shine a spotlight on the importance of safety for real estate professionals. Whether you're a seasoned REALTOR®, just starting out, or even if you're a client, today's episode is packed with tips, stories, and advice to ensure that every property showing, open house, or client meeting is as safe as possible. We are joined by Lydia Hedrick, our Oklahoma Representative on the NAR REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee. 0:45 - Introduction to Lydia and REALTOR® Safety Month 3:30 - REALTOR® safety statistics 5:04 - Personal experiences 9:03 - Safety practices 17:00 - Technology and safety 20:30 - Promoting safety awareness REALTOR® safety resources: nar.realtor/safety [nar.realtor/safety]

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice shares her personal home buying experiences and delves into her proposed "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act." Also joining us is Federal Political Coordinator Brad Reeser from the Edmond Board of REALTORS®. 2:40 - Introduction to Congresswoman Stephanie Bice 7:00 - Home buying experiences 12:13 - Stop China’s Continuous Purchase of Land Act 17:44 - The future of Oklahoma's Fifth District

OAR Conference Committee Chair Kadee French joins us to share all the details on Mysteries of the Market: OAR Annual Conference 2023. Kadee is a champion of the REALTOR® brand, involved in the local, state, and national level. She currently serves as the Edmond Board of REALTORS® President, Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® Conference Committee Chair, and sits on the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Advisory Board. We hope to see you at OAR Annual Conference on September 11-13 at the Skirvin Hilton as we unveil the mysteries of the market. 0:50 - Introduction to Kadee French 7:05 - Mysteries of the Market Overview 7:38 - Speaker Highlights 8:55 - Theme Discussion 10:25 - Networking Events 13:45 - Why should you go to conference? 15:38 - Young Professionals Network Important links: Register for Conference: oarconference.com [http://oarconference.com] Volunteer Leadership Competencies: https://www.nar.realtor/state-and-local-leadership/volunteer-leadership-competencies [https://www.nar.realtor/state-and-local-leadership/volunteer-leadership-competencies]

At the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, there’s a lot of moving parts in the summer months! OAR CEO Jessica Hickok and COO Will Gattenby are here to give you the rundown. 1:43 - Oklahoma Housing Foundation and REALTOR® Relief Foundation 10:16 - OAR Applications 12:05 - ELITE Leadership Club 15:03 - Leadership and 2024 18:44 - New HQ 20:40 - Government Affairs 24:14 - Get Involved through Applications & Conference!Important links: oklahomahousingfoundation.com [http://oklahomahousingfoundation.com/] okrealtors.com/applications [http://okrealtors.com/applications] oarconference.com [http://oarconference.com/]