Real Estate

The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) announced its officers for 2023. The officers were nominated by the OAR Nominating Committee and voted on by association members at the OAR Annual Meeting held in September 2022.

Speakers included National Association of REALTORS Treasurer Greg Hrabcak, the Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell with a keynote speech by former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.

Jessica Hickok, CEO of the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, was listed as one of the most powerful names in real estate in the Real Estate Almanac’s 2023 Swanepoel Power 200.

Another factor to consider in addition to location, location, location when investing in commercial real estate is barriers to entry.

I am sometimes asked, “How can I afford to invest in commercial properties?” First, remember you get what you pay for.

Seal off access points – Check weather stripping around your doors and windows, and ensure all vents are covered with screens.

What does rental property insurance cover?  Like a homeowners policy, it pays for repairs or rebuilding after a fire, vandalism and most natural disasters.

The statewide association for REALTORS®, Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR), has announced its slate of officers and directors for 2022.

Oklahoma REALTORS® gathered to make their voices heard at the State Capitol for the annual Capitol Conference and REALTOR® Day (CapCon) on Feb.

WalletHub recently ranked each state capital on a number of factors, including affordability, economic well-being and quality life, health and education.

With the new year right around the corner, our minds will soon shift to making our annual New Year’s resolutions.

With pandemic-induced interest rates near an all-time low, the Oklahoma housing market is red hot.

On Wednesday, May 19, members of the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) assembled for the 2021 REALTOR® Day at the State Capitol to advocate for real estate property laws and regulations that promote property rights.

In 1968, the United States Congress passed the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination concerning the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, disability and households with children.

Oklahomans seeking an in-depth understanding of the state’s growing real estate market have a new resource at their disposal.

CareSource recently made a $1 million investment towards affordable housing projects in Oklahoma.

Give the gift of homeownership this holiday with a Homebuyer Savings Account.

The state of Oklahoma embarked on phase three of Gov. Stitt’s approach, known as Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS), to reopen the state and get the economy moving once again on June 1.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, remote online notarization offers a safe and secure option to conduct closings and other real estate functions online, as notaries can now provide services through audio-video calls.

Oklahoma offers homeowners affordability, a booming economy and tax-deductible options. Now, residents can also reap the benefits of homebuyer savings accounts, which became available Jan. 1.

Oklahoma legislature, led by Senator Paul Rosino and Representative Mark Vancren, recently passed Senate Bill 104, which clarifies the difference between marketing practices and buyer inducements for the real estate industry, allowing REALTORS® the freedom to market their businesses like any other.

The annual REignite Conference & Trade Show will come to Norman, Oklahoma, from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 3. The REignite conference is the number one education and networking event of the year for Oklahoma REALTORS®.

For many, summertime involves house projects that have been put off during the winter. If you’re planning to hire a contractor for a few projects, ask questions about these items when interviewing:

Local REALTOR® Holli Woodward, CRS, has recently been elected to a national position on the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) as the 2020 first vice president. RRC is the leading education and networking organization for residential real estate agents.

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Senate Bill 961, which affords Oklahomans greater opportunity to become homeowners through tax-deductible savings accounts, is moving to the House of Representatives.

With over 2,700 bills filed in the 57th Legislature, the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) is advocating for substantial changes for future homebuyers, ease of investing capital into Oklahoma and clearly defining a law that impacts every REALTOR® in Oklahoma.

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The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) has announced the addition of two experienced policy and communication professionals to their team. Josh Cockroft and Will Gattenby will help further OAR’s communication efforts and government relations as Senior Director of Government Affairs and Senior Director of Membership and Communications, respectively.

2019 is a new year, which means it’s time to raise the bar and bring your professional career to the next level. The “Talking Real” podcast, hosted by the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, is an educational and easy way to get the news you can use and the tips and tricks needed in 2019.

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® CEO Jessica Hickok is a 2018 recipient of the Association Executive Leaders of Tomorrow Young Professionals Award, presented by the National Association of REALTORS®. The award recognizes association executive young professionals who have fostered greater involvement and increased professionalism among their Young Professional Network (YPN) and REALTORS® members.

A 2017 survey found that nearly half of female REALTORS® and a quarter of male REALTORS® have experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety.