National Association of REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Dr. Jessica Lautz joins Emily in this episode of the ScratchThat podcast to provide unique insight into the shifting markets we are seeing locally and nationally.
Read MoreKirk Watson is no stranger to politics. The former Mayor of Austin and Texas State Senator is throwing his hat in the ring once again, running to serve as Austin’s Mayor. In this episode of ScratchThat he joins Emily Chenevert to map out his plans to prioritize housing if he is elected Mayor of Austin again come November.
Read MorePamela Benson Owens is the President and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc and is acting Executive Director of Six Square. For nearly 25 years, Pam has helped organizations manage perceptions around complex and challenging issues with courage and strategic passion. At the Austin Board of REALTORS®, she is an instrumental partner in ensuring we maintain a thriving staff culture that champions belonging and inclusion, with bold vision and courageous leadership. Don't miss this unfiltered, real-talk conversation with Pam and Emily about the business of belonging, and all the ways that leaders and organizations often get it wrong, when they believe they're doing everything right.
Read MoreMeet Zachary Maurais! He solved our basic needs for grocery delivery and wings on a Friday with the runner app Favor. Now he’s focused on helping consumers navigate the leasing process while giving property managers and owners tools to market their properties more efficiently.
Read MoreResearch director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology, Meredith Broussard is uncovering the implicit bias she believes lies in technology and artificial intelligence. Hear how historical data has perpetuated inequity and what REALTORS® can do to combat the bias in the products they use.
Read MoreNAR’s Bryan Greene discusses how REALTORS® can take ownership of their own bias through educational programs, and what’s on the legislative agenda regarding fair housing and the policies NAR is helping push with the current presidential administration.
Read MoreIn this empowering conversation with Emily, Michelle Mills Clement shares her philosophy of what has motivated her organization’s decisions, the impact those moves have had on the community, and how powerful the role of a REALTOR® really is. Learn how having empathetic “Yes, and…” conversations transformed CAR and added value to its membership, making Chicago a better city.
Read MoreIn this special episode, bestselling author Hal Elrod shares insights into building a morning routine that can set you up for success.
Read MoreIn this episode, Emily sits down with Rob Hahn and Tim Hudak to see if Canada is really effective in stopping egregious behavior by asking them what lessons we could learn from our neighbor up North. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution and this conversation shows just how much tension there still is in a highly politicized environment, even when it comes to real estate.
Read MoreMatt Difanis shares how he helped lead the charge for NAR to amend its Code of Ethics, making hate speech a violation of the organization’s standards of ethics—not only in professional settings but in private arenas, as well.
Read MoreSarah Thomas talks about what it takes to succeed despite the odds, how to take rejection and persevere, and how self-reflection and learning from mistakes can you help grow much faster than the determination to always be right. For anyone who has put all their energy into achieving their dreams, even if those dreams seem far-flung, Sarah’s insight offers a strategy and a mindset to get there.
Read MoreRental Beast Founder and President Ishay Grinberg discusses the effect of COVID-19 on rental properties, the tools REALTORS® need to get into the market, and why working in property management is worth the effort.
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