<![CDATA[REfocused with ARA]]>86645a1a-640b-558e-9cb8-2e68a66e207aMon, 24 Mar 2025 19:17:01 +0000Captivate.fmArkansas REALTORS®https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2616b6a-f6d2-4f0d-9d61-5bb597fc5993/rjqmDc6DitEqmFJm0OFWJ4iH.pngREfocused with ARAArkansas REALTORS®Arkansas REALTORS®As the voice for real estate, the Arkansas REALTORS® serves its members by promoting professionalism through education, communications, technology, and services. Our podcasts focuses on the experience & importance of the work Arkansas REALTORS® does, while also being an educational resource to our over 10,000 REALTOR® members in the state.https://refocused-with-ara.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastThe Value of a REALTOR® with Jeremy Cupp & Veolette Pennington - Homebuyer SeriesThe Value of a REALTOR® with Jeremy Cupp & Veolette Pennington - Homebuyer SeriesJoining us are two incredible guests who know this industry inside and out—Veolette Pennington and Jeremy Cupp. Between their experience, passion, and commitment to raising the bar in real estate, they’re here to shed light on why REALTORS® are more than just transaction facilitators—they’re trusted advisors, market experts, and fierce advocates for their clients.

We’ll be talking about what sets REALTORS® apart, how they create real value for buyers and sellers, and why their expertise is more critical than ever in today’s market.

]]>Joining us are two incredible guests who know this industry inside and out—Veolette Pennington and Jeremy Cupp. Between their experience, passion, and commitment to raising the bar in real estate, they’re here to shed light on why REALTORS® are more than just transaction facilitators—they’re trusted advisors, market experts, and fierce advocates for their clients.

We’ll be talking about what sets REALTORS® apart, how they create real value for buyers and sellers, and why their expertise is more critical than ever in today’s market.

]]>fc2945b2-5849-4d2c-876d-8d2cfc986394Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -050041:02falsefull25252Arkansas REALTORS®Leading With Heart: Sitting Down with ARA’s 2025 Secretary-Treasurer, Jan DyerLeading With Heart: Sitting Down with ARA’s 2025 Secretary-Treasurer, Jan DyerIn this episode of REfocused, we sit down with Arkansas REALTORS® Association's Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Jan Dyer. We explore her journey in leadership as she shares the lesson she has learned, the mindset of looking to the future, and her advice for those looking to step into leadership roles. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your leadership journey, this conversation is packed with valuable insights to inspire and empower you. Tune in fora heartfelt discussion on what it truly means to lead with purpose and passion!

]]>In this episode of REfocused, we sit down with Arkansas REALTORS® Association's Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Jan Dyer. We explore her journey in leadership as she shares the lesson she has learned, the mindset of looking to the future, and her advice for those looking to step into leadership roles. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your leadership journey, this conversation is packed with valuable insights to inspire and empower you. Tune in fora heartfelt discussion on what it truly means to lead with purpose and passion!

]]>f221b667-7ea4-44cf-8072-a39cd10735ffThu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -050025:40falsefull24242Arkansas REALTORS®Leading the Way: Sitting Down with ARA’s 2025 President-Elect, Phillip JonesLeading the Way: Sitting Down with ARA’s 2025 President-Elect, Phillip JonesIn this episode of REfocused, we sit down with ARA’s 2025 President-Elect, Phillip Jones, to discuss his vision for the future, the responsibilities of his role, and what leadership means in the real estate industry. Phillip shares insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, offering valuable takeaways for REALTORS® looking to grow as leaders in their communities. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the impact of strong leadership in shaping the future of Arkansas real estate.

]]>In this episode of REfocused, we sit down with ARA’s 2025 President-Elect, Phillip Jones, to discuss his vision for the future, the responsibilities of his role, and what leadership means in the real estate industry. Phillip shares insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, offering valuable takeaways for REALTORS® looking to grow as leaders in their communities. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the impact of strong leadership in shaping the future of Arkansas real estate.

]]>b2f6234f-d4a7-420c-9bf2-b702b4b4422bThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -050020:39falsefull23232Arkansas REALTORS®Demystifying Mortgages with Olivia Davis - Homebuyer SeriesDemystifying Mortgages with Olivia Davis - Homebuyer Series"In this episode of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association podcast, we sit down with an experienced mortgage broker to uncover the ins and outs of the lending process that every homebuyer and REALTOR® should know. From dispelling common misconceptions—like the myth of needing a 20% down payment—to explaining why a local lender can be your biggest asset, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We also dive into how homebuyers can prepare their finances, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate the mortgage process with confidence. Plus, hear advice for REALTORS® on building stronger partnerships with lenders to better serve their clients. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned agent, this episode is full of actionable tips to make the journey smoother for everyone involved."

]]>"In this episode of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association podcast, we sit down with an experienced mortgage broker to uncover the ins and outs of the lending process that every homebuyer and REALTOR® should know. From dispelling common misconceptions—like the myth of needing a 20% down payment—to explaining why a local lender can be your biggest asset, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We also dive into how homebuyers can prepare their finances, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate the mortgage process with confidence. Plus, hear advice for REALTORS® on building stronger partnerships with lenders to better serve their clients. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned agent, this episode is full of actionable tips to make the journey smoother for everyone involved."

]]>0ef08cbf-2881-468d-bc99-61bce4e6ce63Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:30:00 -050032:11falsefull22222Arkansas REALTORS®A New Year of Real Estate with President Wes FreemanA New Year of Real Estate with President Wes FreemanHe’s a leader, a go-getter, and your 2025 Arkansas REALTORS® President—Wes Freeman! Wes started his journey in real estate through his local board in Russellville, climbed the ranks at ARA, and now he’s leading the charge at the state level. From his time as a Zone Director and District VP to his latest initiative, Operation Warm Wishes, Wes has been making a real impact.

Today, we’re getting into his path to leadership, the challenges and wins along the way, and what’s ahead for ARA.

]]>He’s a leader, a go-getter, and your 2025 Arkansas REALTORS® President—Wes Freeman! Wes started his journey in real estate through his local board in Russellville, climbed the ranks at ARA, and now he’s leading the charge at the state level. From his time as a Zone Director and District VP to his latest initiative, Operation Warm Wishes, Wes has been making a real impact.

Today, we’re getting into his path to leadership, the challenges and wins along the way, and what’s ahead for ARA.

]]>4035fc58-de90-4aaf-bea1-d70aa46830d7Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -050019:37falsefull21212Arkansas REALTORS®NAR Settlement Chat with Tim Grooms & Jennifer WelchNAR Settlement Chat with Tim Grooms & Jennifer WelchOn today's episode of REfocused, we sit down with association counsel, Tim Grooms, and 2024 Arkansas REALTORS® President, Jennifer Welch, to discuss some of the key points of the settlement, and how that translates over to the real world of real estate in Arkansas.

]]>On today's episode of REfocused, we sit down with association counsel, Tim Grooms, and 2024 Arkansas REALTORS® President, Jennifer Welch, to discuss some of the key points of the settlement, and how that translates over to the real world of real estate in Arkansas.

]]>9e6ed79f-46da-4686-989e-8c25192f693eTue, 16 Apr 2024 10:30:00 -050034:37falsefull1212Arkansas REALTORS®A REALTOR® Resouces Episode: Analyzing Investment Property with Dale CarltonA REALTOR® Resouces Episode: Analyzing Investment Property with Dale CarltonA REALTOR® Resource episode about the importance of Analyzing Investment Properties for your clients with Dale Carlton!

]]>A REALTOR® Resource episode about the importance of Analyzing Investment Properties for your clients with Dale Carlton!

]]>d5a12ce2-eeca-4362-b874-666477aefe1dMon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -050054:42falsefull1111Arkansas REALTORS®2023 End Review with Immediate Past President Paulette Richie2023 End Review with Immediate Past President Paulette RichieIn this episode we sit down with 2024 Immediate Past President, Paulette Richie, about her BIG WINS during her year as ARA's 2023 President.

]]>In this episode we sit down with 2024 Immediate Past President, Paulette Richie, about her BIG WINS during her year as ARA's 2023 President.

]]>88ccc057-ce4a-4610-98bf-43b91fcef0cbFri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -050034:42falsefull1010Arkansas REALTORS®REALTOR® Resources - Analyzing Investment PropertyREALTOR® Resources - Analyzing Investment PropertyHere we discuss about Investment Property and the benefits of analyzing the ins and outs.

]]>Here we discuss about Investment Property and the benefits of analyzing the ins and outs.

]]>2e3745e9-60af-4368-af6a-caf9004e5c0fFri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050055:24falsefull99Arkansas REALTORS®Fundraising 101 with Jeff Borchardt of REALTORS® Relief FoundationFundraising 101 with Jeff Borchardt of REALTORS® Relief FoundationOn March 31, 2023, Arkansas was hit by devasting tornadoes spanning from central Arkansas in Little Rock/North Little Rock/Jacksonville, on up into Wynne, AR. The damage was beyond anything these areas had seen in a long time. Thanks to REALTORS® Relief Foundation, Arkansas REALTORS® was able to provide over $1 million in grant relief to struggling Arkansans who had been impacted by the storms. RRF Fundraising Consultant, Jeff Borchardt, sat down and chatted with us about what running RRF is like, how important the work they do is, and how we can all help.

]]>On March 31, 2023, Arkansas was hit by devasting tornadoes spanning from central Arkansas in Little Rock/North Little Rock/Jacksonville, on up into Wynne, AR. The damage was beyond anything these areas had seen in a long time. Thanks to REALTORS® Relief Foundation, Arkansas REALTORS® was able to provide over $1 million in grant relief to struggling Arkansans who had been impacted by the storms. RRF Fundraising Consultant, Jeff Borchardt, sat down and chatted with us about what running RRF is like, how important the work they do is, and how we can all help.

]]>1b484a89-37a1-43b3-9abf-face6fb5fd6aSat, 27 May 2023 00:15:00 -050029:50falsefull88Arkansas REALTORS®A Conversation with Nick Falco of REALTORS® Relief FoundationA Conversation with Nick Falco of REALTORS® Relief FoundationOn March 31, 2023, Arkansas was hit by devasting tornadoes spanning from central Arkansas in Little Rock/North Little Rock/Jacksonville, on up into Wynne, AR. The damage was beyond anything these areas had seen in a long time. Thanks to REALTORS® Relief Foundation, Arkansas REALTORS® was able to provide over $1 million in grant relief to struggling Arkansans who had been impacted by the storms. RRF Executive Director, Nick Falco, sat down and chatted with us about what running RRF is like, how important the work they do is, and how we can all help.

]]>On March 31, 2023, Arkansas was hit by devasting tornadoes spanning from central Arkansas in Little Rock/North Little Rock/Jacksonville, on up into Wynne, AR. The damage was beyond anything these areas had seen in a long time. Thanks to REALTORS® Relief Foundation, Arkansas REALTORS® was able to provide over $1 million in grant relief to struggling Arkansans who had been impacted by the storms. RRF Executive Director, Nick Falco, sat down and chatted with us about what running RRF is like, how important the work they do is, and how we can all help.

]]>5e892dda-3b61-4d4d-ad90-b5f70c2c4e67Sat, 20 May 2023 09:00:00 -050025:58falsefull77Arkansas REALTORS®Legal Issues in Real Estate - REALTOR® Resources with Dale CarltonLegal Issues in Real Estate - REALTOR® Resources with Dale CarltonIn this episode of our monthly REALTOR Resources online class, Dale Carlton discusses the many legal issues you may encounter working as an agent. Tune in to REALTOR Resources the first Wednesday of every month via Zoom! More information on www.arkansasrealtors.com

]]>In this episode of our monthly REALTOR Resources online class, Dale Carlton discusses the many legal issues you may encounter working as an agent. Tune in to REALTOR Resources the first Wednesday of every month via Zoom! More information on www.arkansasrealtors.com

]]>8000bccc-04c7-43ae-b590-2987f1d569ffTue, 16 May 2023 03:30:00 -050052:51falsefull66Arkansas REALTORS®Let's Talk C2EX: A Commitment To ExcellenceLet's Talk C2EX: A Commitment To ExcellenceWe sit down with NAR C2EX Arkansas Ambassadors Amy Eden and Leslie Sample to talk about the C2EX program, the benefits of getting the endorsement, and how the program can benefit and grow your business!

]]>We sit down with NAR C2EX Arkansas Ambassadors Amy Eden and Leslie Sample to talk about the C2EX program, the benefits of getting the endorsement, and how the program can benefit and grow your business!

]]>e75d1bb1-4c08-4218-94dd-91ca385798dcTue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050024:10falsefull55Arkansas REALTORS®Negotiating to WIN with Dale Carlton - REALTOR® ResourcesNegotiating to WIN with Dale Carlton - REALTOR® ResourcesHaven't had time to catch one of our REALTOR® Resources classes live, and don't have time to sit down for the whole video? You're in luck! We're turning all our past classes into podcasts! Check out our first drop from the series on negotiating to WIN!

]]>Haven't had time to catch one of our REALTOR® Resources classes live, and don't have time to sit down for the whole video? You're in luck! We're turning all our past classes into podcasts! Check out our first drop from the series on negotiating to WIN!

]]>ee85ff9b-005b-490e-8da4-d558cd635b54Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:45:00 -050053:43falsefull44Arkansas REALTORS®2023 Preview with President Paulette Richie2023 Preview with President Paulette RichieWe sit down with Paulette Richie, 2023 Arkansas REALTORS® Association President, to chat about her start in real estate, what drove her to volunteer and become president of the association, and what her goals are for the association this year!

]]>We sit down with Paulette Richie, 2023 Arkansas REALTORS® Association President, to chat about her start in real estate, what drove her to volunteer and become president of the association, and what her goals are for the association this year!

]]>0b70f353-627d-4974-b970-40bc80501077Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050021:59falsefull33Arkansas REALTORS®The State of the Housing Market with Stacy HamiltonThe State of the Housing Market with Stacy HamiltonWe deep dive into the current and future state of the housing market in Arkansas with District 4 Vice President, Stacy Hamilton of Coldwell Banker RPM Group.

]]>We deep dive into the current and future state of the housing market in Arkansas with District 4 Vice President, Stacy Hamilton of Coldwell Banker RPM Group.

]]>7e2bfb57-e512-4e2b-9dba-109a5baf9281Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:15:00 -050020:10falsefull22Arkansas REALTORS®A Look Back at 2022 with President Sandra KelleyA Look Back at 2022 with President Sandra KelleyArkansas REALTORS® President Sandra Kelley sits down to talk about her experience as president of the association, her favorite moments of the year, and what we're up to here at the association.

]]>Arkansas REALTORS® President Sandra Kelley sits down to talk about her experience as president of the association, her favorite moments of the year, and what we're up to here at the association.

]]>0e90701f-1838-42f6-90d5-3eb2f25a3414Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -050034:39falsefull11Arkansas REALTORS®