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Welcome to the Top We are your go-to Podcast for all things real estate. Thank you for joining the Collin County Association of REALTORS® Podcast group.

This group serves as a medium for meaningful discussions that will further enhance the careers and success of group members. All discussions should be positive in nature, and the following items may NOT be posted:

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2. Property listings, open houses, etc.
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foul language, negative comments regarding others in the group, etc. The statements by group participants do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the Collin County Association of REALTORS®, its leadership, or its members. This group is not intended to give legal, financial, medical, or other advice.

22/07/2024

Did you miss the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Legislative Meeting in Washington DC? Have no fear Kayla Click, CCAR TREPAC Chair and TREPAC Trustee Region 4, and David Long, CCAR Past President and We Are Real Estate Broker/Owner, share all the highlights you need to know in this Welcome to the Top episode.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

10/06/2024

Who better to market yourself than YOU?

On this week's podcast Sam Smith REALTOR®, Director of Training, Coach and Mentor, shares tech tips that you can implement today to streamline and grow your business. For the full episode, go to www.welcometothetop.com or listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

13/05/2024

On this week's Welcome to the Top episode, Pius Dawson, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Global Ambassador to Austria & Germany and Texas REALTORS 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 doors in new parts of the world. Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

22/04/2024

On this Welcome to the Top 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, check out the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

08/04/2024

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 place to call home.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform. 🏘

04/04/2024

The Train Has Left the Station: CCAR Leadership Discuss NAR's Settlement

Listen as CCAR President Jamuna Thill, President-Elect Jennifer Sampsel Parker, Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Paris Realty Group, and Immediate Past President Shana Acquisto, Broker 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 key milestones of the agreement.

Do you wish you could sit at a table and hear what your colleagues think of the settlement? Then go to www.welcometothetop.com for the full episode, or find Welcome to the Top on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

11/03/2024

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! Nancy takes us beyond the basics, discussing how to scale your investment properties and even sharing her best deal. If locating and evaluating an investment property overwhelms you, this episode contains your guide.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

11/09/2023

This week, two phenomenal industry leaders and CCAR Past Presidents, Amoret Cain and Melissa Hailey discuss what happened in their year as CCAR President. Can you guess what changes they made to ensure CCAR members had access to the tools, training, and technology needed to succeed? Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

23/05/2023

As Independent Contractors, agents are often isolated while carrying heavy mental burdens that come with the role. In this Welcome to the Top episode, Katie Sholty, Yoga Instructor and Wellness Coach, provides practical tools to build resilience and cope with stressful situations.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

Sholty provides listeners access to a self-care toolbox designed to prevent burnout and promote your overall well-being while exploring the powerful connection between the mind, body, and heart.

23/05/2023

In this episode, we dive into the world of financial wellness with Brittany Schanck, NAR’s Financial Wellness Manager, and explore the valuable resources provided by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness.

Listen to the full episode at: www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

Whether you're just starting your financial wellness journey or looking to enhance your existing strategies, the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness offers comprehensive tools and resources to assist NAR members at every stage. No matter where you are on your financial wellness journey, this episode will empower you with the knowledge and insights to take control of your financial future.

13/03/2023

Did you know 25% of people have zero savings and owe an average of $80,000? Debt is one of the largest problems in America, which keeps many workers from investing or saving their hard-earned money. The average American works their entire life and reaches retirement with only $60,000, which is only a fraction of the amount needed. Are you 100% sure you’ll retire and have a great retirement, or do you have some doubts?

Full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

Join Jonna Fernandez, Collin County Association of REALTORS® COO and CCAR 2023 President Shana Amyx Acquisto-Broker as they welcome Rick Sampsel for a lively discussion featuring investment, retirement, and debt elimination. Rick is a financial expert whose resume includes New York Life, where he helped families create financial stability, and the National Association for the Self-Employed, where he assisted corporations in curtailing expenses and increasing profitability. He has worked as an independent financial advisor, advising area REALTORS® on planning for retirement, social security, purchasing proper insurance coverage, and eliminating debt. REALTORS® (yes, YOU!) are self-employed and have unique financial needs. Sampsel uses his expertise to outline the steps to take to not only retire, but to have a great retirement.

06/03/2023

Many luxury buyers and sellers value discretion. On this episode of Welcome to the Top, luxury agent Jackie Dorbrirz discusses how agents can offer clients the privacy they need, while still helping them sell or find a property. Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on any major podcast streaming platform.

13/02/2023

In this episode, Shelyna Tinglin, Realtor, author and REALTOR®, meets you where you are and refuses to leave you there.

Bad News: If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail.
Good News: You can change today! Listen to today's podcast to make a plan for your success.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

23/01/2023

How interest rates impact buyer & seller behavior, inflation, historical trends, and what to expect from interest rates rolling into 2023. Get the latest on this week's episode as Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®, addresses top interest rate questions and concerns.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

09/01/2023

CCAR's REALTOR® & Lender Committee Chair, Joe Boggs, and Vice-Chair, Crystal Parkinson, sit down to discuss what today's mortgage rates mean for the everyday buyer.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

28/12/2022

On this special episode, hosts from podcasts past, present, and future share their favorite Welcome to the Top memories and dreams for the future. Check out the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

12/12/2022

Are you on autopilot when it comes to your insurance policies? If so, you cannot afford to miss this episode as Todd Smith, Agent & Owner at Alpha Omega Insurance, discusses important policy features, limitations, and how to not over-pay for the coverage you need.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

06/12/2022

Are you ready to empower the leader within? TRLP graduate and industry leader Diane Donley shares her TRLP experience on the latest Welcome to the Top episode. Check out the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

The TRLP mission is to cultivate leaders from all segments of the community by educating, developing, and encouraging participants to undertake leadership roles. Do you want to be part of an elite group of leaders? Have your Broker nominate you today for the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program!

14/10/2022

On our latest episode of Welcome to the Top, Janay Tieken, Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of McKinney, Texas - Unique by Nature shares city initiatives and programs aimed at making housing more affordable for residents. Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

26/09/2022

What are PIDs, PUDs, and MUDs? How do you make sure your clients receive proper notice? Dr. Blake K Bennett, Associate Professor and Extension Economist at Texas A&M, provides these answers and more on the latest episode of Welcome to the Top.

For the full episode, go to www.welcometothetop.com or find us on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

Real Estate Broker Beverly Carter did not make it home. Listen to this week's important episode as her son Carl Carter, ...
12/09/2022

Real Estate Broker Beverly Carter did not make it home. Listen to this week's important episode as her son Carl Carter, Founder and Director of the Beverly Carter Foundation, shares her story and the safety resources and protocols that could save your life. Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

We all know that 55+ clients have more options than others. Are you helping your clients explore them all? Raegan Hailey...
22/08/2022

We all know that 55+ clients have more options than others. Are you helping your clients explore them all? Raegan Hailey Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Melissa Hailey , Broker, join the podcast to help you find out!

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

How do rent payments, medical debt, and identity theft affect your credit? Melissa Condensa, Guild Mortgage Branch Manag...
09/08/2022

How do rent payments, medical debt, and identity theft affect your credit? Melissa Condensa, Guild Mortgage Branch Manager, has the answers. Listen in at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform. 🎙🎙

Misuse of a Multiple Listing System (MLS) Status can do more than cost you a deal, it can spoil your reputation. That is...
26/07/2022

Misuse of a Multiple Listing System (MLS) Status can do more than cost you a deal, it can spoil your reputation. That is why this week's episode is worth every minute of your time. Listen in as CCAR MLS Chair Kyle Paris guides listeners through each essential MLS Status.

Check out the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

11/07/2022

Don't let Solar Panels slow a transaction! 🌞

Listen as Truly Title's VP-Escrow Officer Keisha Tolbert shares her knowledge, caution, and tips to ensure success when dealing with Solar Panels on a transaction.

To listen to the full episode, head on over to www.welcometothetop.com or listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform. 🎙

28/06/2022

In part two of this two-part property tax series, certified Tax Consultants Amy Karns Hanson and Jennifer Sampsel Parker discuss how to help your clients navigate exemptions.

Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform! 🎙

14/06/2022

Property tax protests have been filed, and many arbitrations hearings have already occurred, but your property tax fight is far from over. In part one of this two-part series, certified Tax Consultants Amy Hanson and Jennifer Parker discuss the "no new revenue" legislation and what it means for your clients. Listen to the full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

Finally, an episode that helps answer every client's question, "Should I lease or buy?". Listen to Texas Realtors Secret...
10/05/2022

Finally, an episode that helps answer every client's question, "Should I lease or buy?". Listen to Texas Realtors Secretary/Treasurer David Alan Cox and Senior Loan Officer Mickey Lynam tackle the question, then share it with your clients! Full episode at www.welcometothetop.com or any major streaming platform! 🏠 🏘

Don't be one of these agents! Listen as Barry Hardman, real estate broker, instructor, and TRLP graduate joins host Mari...
11/04/2022

Don't be one of these agents! Listen as Barry Hardman, real estate broker, instructor, and TRLP graduate joins host Marissa Benat to discuss the contract mistakes they keep seeing and offers they cannot accept on the latest episode of CCAR's podcast "Welcome to the Top." Head on over to www.welcometothetop.com for the full episode.

29/03/2022

Ever wonder if you are pulling the right reports? Curious how other REALTORS® seem to have an edge? Listen in as Brad Benat, Lead Agent for the Benat Team, shares how he pulls, adjusts, and analyzes reports to ensure success for his clients at every step. To listen to the full episode, head on over to www.welcometothetop.com or listen on podcast streaming platform.

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