Welcome to the Top Podcast

On this week's Welcome to the Top episode, Pius Dawson, NAR Global Ambassador to Austria & Germany and Texas Realtor Global Liaison, discusses how REALTORS® can expand their geographic area of practice. Listen as Dawson addresses competency concerns, how global starts at your doorstep, and how the Certified International Property Specialist Designation (CIPS) can help you open

In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Snowden, the Director of Member and Consumer Survey Research at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Snowden sheds light on the fascinating world of real estate market research and survey creation. Have you ever read NAR's Homebuyer report and wondered how reliable the data is or how survey participants are selected? If so, this epi

Guiding clients on schools and the age of a neighborhood can quickly turn into steering if an agent is not careful. On this week's episode of Welcome to the Top, Ericka Alvarez, Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Rockwall, Past President of the Collin County Women’s Council of Realtors and Texas Realtors Director, discusses how agents can best serve their clients as they find a p

Listen as CCAR President Jamuna Thill, President-Elect Jennifer Parker, Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Paris, and Immediate Past President Shana Acquisto discuss NAR's proposed settlement. Listeners will hear from CCAR Executive Committee members as they share their thoughts on how this will affect the real estate industry, key practice changes you should prepare for and a timeline for k

Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable tips from Kyle Paris, CCAR Secretary/Treasurer, on how to build and leverage professional relationships in the real estate industry. In this episode, Paris answers essential questions such as:1) How crucial is it for a real estate professional to cultivate a robust network?2) Is networking a skill that can be learned, or is it an inn

Today’s episode is for anyone who is considering buying an investment property but feels stuck. Our guest, Nancy Wallace-Laabs, Coach, Consultant and Short-Term Rental Educator, meets you where you are but refuses to leave you there! If locating and evaluating an investment property overwhelms you, this episode contains your guide.Does funding the purchase seem insurmountable? Li

The Seller Disclosure Notice is a critical part of a residential transaction. Spend ten minutes with Bob Baker, Broker and Instructor, to hear how to respond to incomplete forms, who is exempt from completing the form, what sellers are required to disclose, what to do with new information, and more.

Homeowners' insurance policies are increasing, and everyone is feeling the burn! On this episode of Welcome to the Top, insurance expert Barney Schwartz discusses where and why insurance rates are increasing, if they will go back down, and strategies that can help homeowners get a lower rate.

In this episode, guests Chase Crenshaw and Mike Jumper delve into the latest developments in lending policies and potential changes in credit scoring, providing insights that every real estate agent and investor should know.

In the latest episode of Welcome to the Top, Broker and CCAR Instructor Barry Hardman dives deep into the often-overlooked world of MLS (Multiple Listing Service) violations. MLS plays a crucial role in the real estate industry, impacting both professionals and their clients. Barry sheds light on the importance of MLS and why it's a cornerstone for real estate success. Listen as we