#homeforall podcast by Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors
Welcome to a brand new season of our #HomeForAll Podcast - our ninth one! To kick off on the right foot, we started off strong with an interview with your 2026 Ohio REALTORS President, Mic Gordon!
Garry Marsoubian from MLS Now is back once again in hot seat to talk to our ACAR members in conversation with CEO Mike Valerino. Hear what he has to say about MLS Now and how they operate, what drew him back to the industry and all about the concepts behind MLS Now’s recent rebrand!
The dynamic duo are back! Jamie McMillen and our Political Consultant Dean DePiero are back on air to do a quick debrief before next week's Election Day. Hear their overviews of what areas to keep an eye on, and what we can look out for at the polls.
Live to you from your ACAR Communications Department, it's Kelli and Gena here to give you a run down on all things related to our brand new mobile app, My ACAR. Listen in to learn the basics of what is offered, how this will benefit our members and what they can do to connect with one another in using the app!
Welcome back to another great episode, our first of Season 8! We were fortunate enough to have Daphne Hawk of ODRE stop by the podcast studio to give us the rundown on all things ethics complaint related, and what licensees can do upon receiving violations. Joined by the always charming Mike Valerino, listen in as these two divulge lots of critical information that all REALTOR members should know!
We have a great new episode for you today, featuring Jose Medina from Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty. Listen in on an interview between Jose and ACAR CEO Mike Valerino to hear all the business ins and outs when dealing with real estate.
This is a fantastic new episode featuring another incredible member from the Ohio REALTORS Team - Allison Wiley! Allison is the VP of Marketing & Communications over at OR, and stopped in to our podcast to talk about their "We'll Get You There" digital campaign! Hear about the process behind it, how it's being perceived and how members can get involved and be represented! You won't want to miss out on this one.
In this episode, we're welcoming Kelsey Wozniak of eXp Realty, Interior Designer & Decorator at Simply Reimagined Designs, and Co-host and owner at Home Away Stays.
In this episode, we're welcoming Garry Marsoubian from MLS Now back into the recording studio. Listen in on a conversation with Mike Valerino and Garry as he gives us all the new updates on MLS Now and what's to come.
Welcome back for another Legislative Update with the one and only Jamie McMillen and Dean DePiero! They let us know everything that's happening in our surrounding counties, and what we can anticipate in the coming months as elections inch closer.
Check out what you may have missed in last week's newest edition of The Communication Connection! Hear all the bite-sized updates on what went down at ACAR over the last two weeks!
This episode of the #HomeForAll podcast features Al Stasek, a REALTOR with EXP Realty and experience within the industry of over 20+ years! Al stopped in the podcast recording studio to go over the top 10 important habits for those within the industry and how they can grow and maintain success. It's a great episode with some invaluable information!
You're in for another brand new episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast! This episode covers the topic of luxury real estate as we are joined by two guests, Craig Cantrall and Adam Kaufman! Listen in to hear the basics of getting into the luxury specific niche, and how to thrive in the market.
Welcome back for another bonus episode of our podcast... this episode features ACAR REALTOR member Stacey McVey as she shares with us her vast knowledge of tech stacking and all the essentials you need to know for your business!
Welcome back to another podlet briefing of our previous week's newsletter! Catch up on our Communication Connection issue from March 20th!
A great episode is ready for you to hear! Listen in on a conversation between ACAR CEO Mike Valerino and Ohio REALTORS CEO, Scott Williams! From AI to DEI and OR's consumer campaign, there's lots to be caught up on in this episode. It's a great interview between CEOs, and we're excited for you to hear!
Welcome back for another episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast! This episode features Amanda Pohlman of Keller Williams Living, and she's here in the studio to share all the business building secrets for those who are independent contractors! From LLCs to S-Corps to marketing and budget managing, there's a wealth of information in this episode!
Welcome back to your ACAR Communication Connection recap from our very own ACAR staff! Listen in on everything that came from our latest newsletter on March 6th.
Welcome back for a bonus episode to our #HomeForAll Podcast series! In this episode we hear from Jamie McMillen on ACAR's stance on Point Of Sale Inspections and the ways they can affect our local communities. The Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS (ACAR) partnered with the Economics Center for Education & Research, University of Cincinnati to assess the impact of point-of-sale (POS) inspections on Ohio’s housing market. These inspections, which require homeowners (or the homebuyer) to complete necessary repairs before a property can be sold or ownership transferred, are a barrier to homeownership, hindering housing transactions, reducing home values, and limiting wealth-building opportunities for homeowners.
The Podcast is back - this time as we are in conversation with Veronica Cardello from Ohio REALTORS! Veronica Cardello is the Assistant Vice President of External Engagement at Ohio REALTORS. She stopped in to talk about the upcoming Pattern book and pre-approved building plans that will be available to local communities VERY soon!
Welcome back to another Monday Morning Podcast Briefing of our latest edition of the Communication Connection! Listen in for just a few minutes to hear everything you may have missed in last week's newsletter!
Welcome back to another podcast episode featuring Community Outreach Committee members Samantha Russell and Alex Tomkinson, as well as our previous #HomeForAll Grant winner, Mark Ferrell of the Ferrell Foundation! Hear all about the grant application process and what it means to be a recipient!
Welcome back to another episode of our Monday Morning Briefing episode, podlet edition of our Communication Connection edition from February 6th! Take a couple minutes to listen in on what was covered in last week's newsletter.
Welcome back to our #HomeForAll Podcast! This episode features Garry Marsoubian in conversation with Mike Valerino here at the ACAR recording studio! Insightful as always, tune in to hear what Garry has to say!
Our podcast is back for a second episode of our seventh season - this time with a very special guest: 2025 Ohio REALTORS President Michelle Billings! We were fortunate to have Michelle join us for a new recording, and it's one you won't want to miss.
Hear a bite-sized audio recap on last week's latest edition of Communication Connection!
Fast Lane learning is back for our temporarily final episode of this installment! This time we're joined by Jamie McMillen and Alex Tomkinson once again from the Government Affairs Department. They give us a debrief on placemaking: what it is, and how you can get involved!
Sit down with us as we hear from our 2025 Executive Committee here at ACAR for the very first time! Hear from Drew Gaebelein, Mark Vittardi, Jeanett Wright, Amanda Pohlman and Mike Valerino on how they plan to move forward in the new year.
We are trying something new - introducing our ACAR Communication Connection 'Podlet' where we are doing a quick audio summary of our latest edition newsletter. Listen to last week's newsletter recap here!
Welcome back to another episode of Fast Lane Learning with Genevieve Menyhart and Jamie McMillen! This episode also features fellow ACAR Staff Alex Tomkinson. Listen in on a conversation between Jamie and Alex to make yourself acquainted with all the available resources to our ACAR members, from our Home Owner Resource Guide to point of sale information, this episode has it all for you!
Genevieve and Jamie are back for another episode of Fast Lane Learning! In this episode we hear from Jamie on the ins and outs of rental regulations and how they affect the community. Is there a difference between a long term rental and short term rental when it comes to these regulations? Tune in to find out!
Welcome back to another episode of Fast Lane Learning! In this episode Jamie McMillen stops by to give us a brief overview on point of sale inspections and how they affect our communities. Tune in to learn more!
Welcome back to another season of Fast Lane Learning, this time hosted by your social and digital media coordinator, Genevieve Menyhart! She is joined in the studio by Vice President of Government Affairs, Jamie McMillen as they discuss all general things related to the ACAR Advocacy Department.
We are back with a brand new and unexpected episode with Nobu Hata! A real estate industry veteran since 1996, Nobu is a student of real estate sales, marketing, communications trends, consumer trends, social media, and technology in the real estate industry having adapted new school techniques into multiple successful real estate sales businesses.
Welcome back to another brand new episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast, featuring Mark Ferrell of the Ferrell Foundation and ACAR's own Alex Tomkinson! The Ferrell Foundation is our 2024 #HomeForAll Community Fund Grant Winner, and we couldn't be more excited for them. Hear from Mark about his Foundation and what they aim to achieve for the community!
We're back with another great episode of the podcast, this time featuring 3 ACAR Members who have experience leading their own REALTOR Teams! Hear from Steve Spinelli, Jeannet Wright and Amanda Pohlman on what it takes to run a successful REALTOR team!
We are back with another #HomeForAll Podcast episode, this time featuring all of our Candidates for our ACAR Board of Directors. Hear from Michelle Davis, Anthony May, Melissa Mentzer, Kady Overton, Rick Tannenbaum and Steve Spinelli on why they believe they are a good fit to serve on the board!
Everyone's favorite political dynamic duo is back - Jamie and Dean take to the mics to get ready for our upcoming Election Season. Hear what they have to say about all the key points within your community that you won't want to miss.
We are back with a brand new episode featuring Bob Colvin and Rob Gallmann. Bob and Rob stopped in to discuss the importance of professional standards within in the industry and how REALTORS can work safe and seamlessly.
This #HomeForAll Podcast episode features Megyn Christensen from FOREWARN. FOREWARN is an invaluable tool for our ACAR members to stay safe while on the job. Hear about the origin of the safety app as well as why Megyn believes it's important for all REALTORS to abide by this resource!
Welcome to our new episode this week, featuring ACAR members Alex Cruz and Jackie Cassara! This episode explores the topic of the LGBTQ+ community and the barriers they face in the world of real estate. We couldn't have asked for two better guests to handle this important topic - and their insight is incredibly powerful.
You can reach Garry Marsoubian at talktogarry@mlsnow.com
The #HomeForAll Podcast is back in session! This episode kicks off a great conversation in the studio with John Lynch and Mike Mendoza! Celebrity appearances are made by ACAR's own Therese Covell. Listen as they talk about all the ways that the Cleveland neighborhoods have evolved through the years, as well as what it means to be involved with CIE and ACAR, now powered by Crexi.
Your favorite dynamic duo is back once again to recap all the final stats from this week's big Election Day! Listen in as Jamie and Dean catch us all up to speed on the notable wins and losses from Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties.
We are back with the second half of our episode featuring Jeff Russell and Jackie Cassara to continue on in the great adventure of navigating the REALTOR® business life as a newcomer! If you haven't listened to part 1, we highly recommend checking that out before listening to this episode!
Another new episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast is in the books, this time with 2 amazing guests, Jeff Russell and Jackie Cassara! They join us in the studio to cover a wide range of topics such as business decisions, professionalism in social media, daily routines and more!
Welcome back to another episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast! This episode features ACAR'S own Jamie McMillen and Mike Valerino as they fill us in on a proposed Ordinance 1039 - one that ACAR disagrees with. You can read all about it on our launched webpage at clevelandresidentslast.com - don't forget to make your voices heard!
We're back with our second episode of the season, and we're so excited to share with you! In this episode we were thrilled to host Ali Whitley in our studio, the 2024 Ohio REALTORS President (and former ACAR President, too!). Learn about what led Ali to get into the industry, and what keeps her going through her many years of service! It's a great episode that you won't want to miss.
Welcome back to another episode of our #HomeForAll podcast! In this episode we were pleased to host the Ohio Treasurer, Robert Sprague, in our studio at the ACAR Office. Treasurer Sprague was in to tell us about the new program that his office recently launched, Ohio Homebuyer Plus. This is an exciting new program designed to help more Ohioans realize the dream of owning a home. Ohio Homebuyer Plus is a savings program that provides accountholders with above-market interest rates as they save and grow their money toward purchasing a home.
We were fortunate to have the whole committee in our recording studio today (with room to spare), and from that a great episode was born. This is what happens when great minds come together to converse - a wealth of information on the benefits of the Association, what we're looking forward to in 2024 and more! Thank you again to our Executive Committee for taking the time to speak on the podcast.
Welcome back to for the final episode this season of our #HomeForAll Podcast! In this episode we take a deep dive through all the different Committees that we have here at ACAR! As we gear up for the 2024 season to begin, we're giving all our members a basic understanding of what goes on here at ACAR, and who they can talk to about getting involved!
Check out our latest episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast with our ACAR member and RPR extraordinaire Kady Overton! Learn about what RPR can do for you, and hear directly from Kady on how impactful it can be!
Welcome back to an all new episode of our #HomeForAll podcast! This episode we are hearing all about the ins and outs of our Homebuyer 101 courses, straight from the source herself, Jamie McMillen! This course is an invaluable source of knowledge for those out there buying their first homes, or those who may not have purchased a home in quite some time.
We had Jamie McMillen and Dean DePiero in the studio to round up all of the results from the local elections that happened last week. It's a great episode that you won't want to miss!
Join us for a new episode of our #HomeForAll Podcast featuring the Candidates for our ACAR Board of Directors. Here from our Candidates on their experience, willingness to be a part of our ACAR board and what they plan to bring to the table. Voting is live and open until October 4th. All members are able to vote via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ACARvote
Check out an all-new episode with former ACAR's Sandy Naragon! We were thrilled to have her back in the studio and in the office space again. Sit back, relax and enjoy our catch up!
Join us for a new episode featuring Lonnie Pratt and Michael Lepley with the Mobility Program of the new Cuyahoga Community Choice Demonstration!
The #HomeForAll Podcast is back with an update on all things legislative for the first quarter of 2023. Joining us in the studio are ACAR Vice-President of Government Affairs, Jamie McMillen and ACAR Political Consultant, Dean DePiero.
It’s been one year since our CEO, Mike Valerino took the reins from then CEO, Sandy Naragon. It’s been an incredibly exciting year at ACAR and we're giving you an in-depth look at the association from Mike’s perspective.
Ohio’s Superintendent of Real Estate and Professional Licensing Daphne Hawk joins us to cover a wide variety of topics including Wholesaling, Complaints and Trends, departmental modernization and so much more.
Weighing in at 10 pages, Ohio’s Statewide Residential Purchase Agreement is one of the latest and greatest advancements in our industry. We’re going to talk about all the ins and outs of how it came to be, what it means for our REALTORS® and a ton of other questions.
We're joined once again by MLS Now VP of Quality Assurance Anne Petit! The short list of topics include...
The #HomeForAll Podcast team is honored to welcome the one and only Lydia Pope! Ms. Pope is currently serving as the 32nd President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., and is the 3rd woman in NAREB’s 75-year history to serve in this position.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we're joined in this episode by current ACAR President, Akil Hameed and 1986 President of what is now known as ACAR, Mr. J Everett Prewitt.
Season 5 is starting strong with an exclusive insight from our 2023 ACAR Officers. This group of three (alongside CEO Mike Valerino) will be breaking down their leadership journeys, plans for the year ahead and so much more.
For today’s final episode, we’re going to talk about staging and home photography. You're a new agent and have a cell phone that takes pretty good photos—should you be using your cell phone to take the photos of a new listing or should you look at hiring a professional?
We're sitting down today to talk about social media, websites and coaching. What is important, where should a new agent be on social and why?
Putting your best foot forward is important when it comes to marketing yourself and your real estate business! What are the essentials to make sure you always put your best foot forward and represent your business in the best light?
Over time, most REALTORS® develop a strong preference for which kind of lock box they use. For a new REALTOR®, where's the best place to start when it comes to the controversial topic of lock boxes?
We're back to talk about two very important topics – Home Inspections and Open Houses. What are the key things that new REALTORS® need to be sure to look for in a home inspector and maybe also…what questions should they be asking?
Today we’re going to discuss the MLS and the local Board of Realtors®. Because Ohio has board of choice, what should a new agent look for when deciding which board to join?
We all know that having a pre-qualified buyer is essential these days, but let’s talk about how to approach that subject with your potential clients. What should be said?
It's time for another episode of Fast Lane Learning and today we’re going to talk about a VERY important set of topics that include creating a business plan, working your sphere and creating a niche sector.
There are a lot of options out there for a new agent (or even for an existing agent) when it comes to working alone or working with someone else. Let’s talk about those options starting with the concept of a Team!
Drivers, START YOUR ENGINES! Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.
After retiring as Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate earlier this year, Anne Petit is jumping back in to the world of real estate with MLS Now! She now serves as the VP of Quality Assurance and we could not be more excited to learn about her latest journey.
Since 2020, REALTORS® have been faced with new, unprecedented challenges. As the market continues to evolve, how are ACAR members adapting their businesses to succeed?
Election season has come and gone, but what do these results mean for REALTORS®? This week we are joined by ACAR Gov. Affairs Consultant Dean Depiero and ACAR Vice President of Gov. Affairs Jamie McMillen.
Point of Sale (POS) can be a polarizing topic for REALTORS®, consumers and communities, but ACAR is here to help! This week, ACAR's VP of Government Affairs Jamie McMillen leads the conversation around POS between REALTORS® and the cities where they work and live. Jamie and your host Kelli Moss are joined by ACAR Legislative Chair Jeannet Wright and Euclid Mayoral Assistant Krystal Grida.
Created as a REALTOR®-driven response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) continues to restore and rebuild communities affected by disasters thanks to the generosity of individual REALTORS®, REALTOR® Associations, and affiliated organizations.
Rental housing is the hot topic in real estate right now—and for good reason. With issues like Source of Income Protection, Rent Control and Landlord-Tennant Law, there certainly is a lot to talk about.
RPR is the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. This week ACAR's own Kelli Moss and Therese Covell are joined by RPR Director of Industry Relations Ernie Bottom as they dive into everything RPR has to offer.
September is Realtor® Safety Month and the perfect time to reassess your safety protocol. This week we're joined by Sara Calo from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Mentor. We're going to cover minimizing seller risk, social media best practices, email safety tips, wire fraud and so much more!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Aretha Franklin said it best—respect is everything in the business of real estate!
We're keeping the conversation about clear cooperation going! Join MLS-Now President & CEO Carl DeMusz alongside COO John Kurlich as they walk us through all things MLS.
Have you heard the latest in clear cooperation news? Join MLS-Now President & CEO Carl DeMusz alongside COO John Kurlich as they walk us through all things MLS.
Buying a home can be a dream come true, but could waving a buyer inspection cause a nightmare for buyers and sellers?
September is Realtor® Safety Month! Join the #HomeForAll Podcast as we celebrate agent safety and dive into Season 4.
Article 9 means EVERYTHING in writing for Realtors®, but what does that mean in the digital age?
Even the most perfectly staged homes are no match for curious buyers or rambunctious kiddos. What steps should you take to ensure the seller's property stays intact and what can you do in the event of an accident?
Everyone has their own way of doing business, but how can your cultural knowledge make or break your next client interaction?
Written records are an important asset to your real estate business, but where do emails and texts fit in?
A stressful market can be hard on agents and the clients they serve. How can you manage your business and build better relationships even in the most trying environments?
Social media, public perception and professionalism. Oh my!
ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli are talking you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.
Drivers, START YOUR ENGINES! Join ACAR's own Jackie Cassara and Cindy Castelli as they take you through the real estate basics to make sure your business is in better shape than ever.
Time has flown by! We're wrapping up Season 3 of the #HomeForAll Podcast by sitting down with ACAR CEO Mike Valerino. Mike has just completed his first 100 days in this new leadership role and has accomplished so much in such a short time.
ACAR kicked off their 2022 Suburban Road Show series in Parma and Parma Heights!
ACAR kicked off their 2022 Suburban Road Show series in Parma and Parma Heights!
It's Pride Month! Alex Cruz and Brad Speck from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance join us to talk about their experiences in real estate and how Realtors® can be better allies for their LGBT+ neighbors, colleagues and friends.
