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New Iowa Legislation with Greta Haas, IAR Governtment Affairs Director
Greta Haas is our guest on this week's epsiode and is the Government Affairs Director for the Iowa REALTOR Association (IAR). Greta and Amy discuss legislation that th...
Navigating Changes in the Insurance Industry with John Dresher
John Dresher is not only a real estate agent at Heartland Properties and a member of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS, but also an American Family Insurance ...
Educating Borrowers on Rates Feat. Dylan Dravland, NEO Home Loans
Dylan Dravland, NMLS #2062433, is a Mortgage Advisor with NEO Home Loans and is part of the Montelongo Team located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In this episode, Dylan tal...
Self Defense with Dave Nelson of C.O.B.R.A! Save the Date - Sept. 19th
Thanks to the SWIAR Safety Committee, Dave Nelson with C.O.B.R.A, a self defense training academy out of Des Moines, IA, is coming to Council Bluffs on Sept. 19th! Lis...
Selling Your Home Free & Clear Featuring Nate Jaeger with Green Title
Nate Jaeger, manager at Green Title & Escrow, tells us how title insurance works & why it is so important during a real estate transaction. Nate can be contacted by vi...
Important Updates From the MLS Committee
Amy Svoboda, Jesse Skudler, and Drew Rowe, discuss common questions and concerns agents have in regards to MLS rules and regulations, including a friendly reminder reg...
Building Relationships Feat. Rachel Pierce, Benchmark Mortgage Omaha
Rachel Pierce, Mortgage Loan Specialist & Loan Officer with Benchmark Mortgage Omaha (NMLS #623836) has built her career based upon building genuine, authentic, and me...
The Wabash Trace Nature Trail Feat. Rebecca Castle of SWINT
This episode features Rebecca Castle, who is part of SWINT (Southwest Iowa Nature Trails), which oversees the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The Trace runs 63 miles and ov...
2023 REALTOR Legislative Meeting in Washington, DC RECAP!
This month, Amy Haggstrom, 2023 SWIAR President, & Amy Svoboda, SWIAR Executive Director attended the annual REALTOR Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC. On this ep...
Lending Mythbusters with Erin Trescott at Guild Mortgage
Erin Trescott is a Senior Loan Officer with Guild Mortgage and can be reached at 402.315.4549. Erin busts current myths in the mortgage world that she is hearing from ...
Stories About Short Sales With Kim Stephens, REALTOR
Kim Stephens, Managing Broker and NE & IA REALTOR at kwELITE in Omaha, NE, is a self-made short sale expert! Kim tells us her personal story, as well as what a short s...
YOUR Professional Network Feat. SWIAR's YPN Committee!
Klaire Cross with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, and Rachelle Edwards with Heartland Properties, invite you to join them at the Your Profess...
Selling Foreclosures Feat. Jay Kathol, REALTOR
Jay Kathol of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Ambassador Real Estate, has a lot of experience in foreclosures - selling, managing & even investing himself. Listen in ...
Fair Housing Month Feat. Shawn Lake & Alicia Frieze
This week, Shawn Lake and Alicia Frieze are in the studio to discuss fair housing, fair housing month, and an upcoming event featuring a FREE event for SWIAR members o...
Starting a Podcast Feat. Todd Studer with The Studios on South 4th
This week we turn the tables and SWIAR interviews our weekly host, Todd Studer. Todd is the owner of the Studios on South 4th, Todd Studer Productions, and is the mana...
Protecting Homeowners' Rights & Why RPAC Should Matter to You
Byron Menke, owner & broker of Menke Auction & Realty, has been involved with REALTOR Associations on local, state, & national levels, serving on several committees, a...
Keeping You & Your Clients Safe Feat. Sgt. Jim Doty
Jim Doty is a Sergeant with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department joins Chris Harter, who is a member of SWIAR's safety committee on this podcast episode full ...
What is the Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund? Feat. Courtney Harter
Courtney Harter, the Director of Community Development for City of Council Bluffs, talks about the Pottawattamie Housing Trust Fund, how it is funded, who it can help ...
Talk With an Appraiser! Feat. Michelle Sandin & Erin Butler
Michelle Sandin is a Consumer Lending Officer with Farm Credit Services of America & Rural 1st and joins us with appraiser, Erin Butler, for this episode. They discuss...
DEI... It's Not What You Think!
SWIAR is one of 18 boards across the state that has taken the initiative to form a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) committee. DEI expands well beyond just the pro...
The 712 Initiative Feat. Lindsey Rodgers & Lynn Dittmer
Lindsey Rodgers & Lynn Dittmer of The 712 Initiative discuss what The 712 Initiative is all about, as well as what is new at the Cohen Building, upcoming projects & ev...
Effective Networking Feat. Blake Hunter, REALTOR
Blake Hunter, REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, gives us a few pointers on how to better network to help build your business and e...
Termite Inspections: What Buyer & Agents Need to Know Feat. Pete Christina & Joshua Vogel
Pete & Josh from Bug-Z fill us in on how the termite inspection process works, what to look for, what is and isn't covered under warranty, and how they are proactive w...
Lender Update with Benchmark Mortgage Feat. Rachel Pierce & Meggan Jensen
Benchmark Mortage welcomes Meggan Jensen to their team, who teams up with Rachel Pierce, another Mortgage Loan Specialist, to give you an update on what is happening a...
The Importance of Home Inspections Feat. Jon Vacha, Home Standards Inspection Services
Jon Vacha Home Standards Inspection Services and tells us about what goes into an inspection...even new construction. Jon can be reached at 402-392-2020.
SWIAR's 2023 Initiatives, Plans, & Goals!
Executive team members discuss SWIAR's 2023 initiatives, goals, and plans for the new year!
Ethics, Relationships & SWIAR's Upcoming Educational Event Feat. Barb Betts
Barb Betts, succesful REALTOR/CEO & national speaker, is coming to Council Bluffs! Listen in as Barb tells her story and gives you a taste of what to expect on Februar...
Helping With Life's Busy! Home Management Systems & More Feat. Sara Porter & Andrea Jordan
Sara Porter is a REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, and also works alongisde Andrea Jordan at Zeal! Zeal is a home management compa...
