#HomeForAll Podcast

We're back for another episode of the Consumer Podcast, this time all about the basics of home SELLING! We're joined by Jackie Cassarra and Cyndi Kane, two seasoned REALTORS with several years of experience helping clients to buy and sell. This episode covers all the basics: what to consider when selling, whether or not staging is appropriate, how to move forward with professional support throughout the process and much more! It's an incredible episode that you won't want to miss. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Hear from your 2026 Ohio REALTORS President Mic Gordon as he stops by the ACAR Podcasting Studio once again! In this episode Mic gives us a run-down on how the first months of his President term are going: what he's accomplished so far, what he's looking forward to and what he hopes to accomplish throughout the year! It's a great episode on the importance of personal wellbeing and striving to be an example for others, and we could not be more thankful to Mic for joining us once again. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Another great episode in the books! We welcome back Seth Task to the podcasting studio to hear the latest on what's happening with him and his involvement at NAR as the 2026 REALTOR Party Director.Hear about how they are working with representatives at the local and national level to achieve equal homeownership opportunities for all - a cause we fight for every day here at ACAR! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Welcome back to another episode of our Consumer Podcast! Today's guests are our YPN Forum Chair Cassie Karkan and our Vice-Chair Aaron Rich! We were lucky to have them stop by the recording studio to discuss the very basics of working with a REALTOR as a potential first time home buyer. What are the basic things necessary to know? How long is the projected home-buying timeline? Do you have to work with your REALTOR for a certain amount of time?All basic and entry level questions are answered here - if you're looking to buy, this one's for you!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Welcome to our flagship episode of our Consumer Podcast, part of our #HomeForAll Podcast series! We were lucky to have on this episode our 2026 ACAR President Jeannet Wright and our Treasurer Melissa Mentzer-Henninge. In this episode we have an introduction into the basics of home buying, how to define a consumer and what may be on their mind during the initial steps of the process. There's a wealth of information in this one that you won't want to miss! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

MLS Now CEO, Garry Marsoubian is back again to bring our ACAR members up to date with what's been happening at the MLS.  He's here talking with ACAR CEO Mike Valerino about the market, new products and all the great things coming to the MLS in the near future.  If you have questions for Garry, you can reach him at the MLS Now headquarters via email at [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! We welcomed Mic to the recording studio to hear directly from him on the successes of the industry, how Ohio REALTORS impacts our Association and what his plans for his Presidential year include!Looking to contact Mic yourself? You can do so via email: [email protected] or via his cell phone: 614.774.9097Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Download on Apple App store: https://tinyurl.com/myacarappleDownload on Google Play store: https://tinyurl.com/myacargoogleQuestions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Assistant to Daphne: [email protected] file a complaint: [email protected] report an advertising issue: [email protected] all general inquiries: [email protected]  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Jose's contact information: [email protected] Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Reinvent-Business-Career-Personal/dp/038552627XQuestions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.You can reach Allison at [email protected] and see the campaign at ohiorealtors.org/getyouthereQuestions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Listen in on a conversation about AirBnBs and short-term rentals, what to do and what NOT to do.  You can reach Kelsey at:[email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director, Kelli Moss, by emailing [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.You can reach Garry at:[email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.To contact Dean: [email protected] contact Jamie: [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!To contact Al, you can find him on Facebook and Instagram as Albie Stasek. You can also email him at [email protected]!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!You can find Stacy online under her name, Stacy McVey, and on Instagram @realtormcvey.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Welcome back to another podlet briefing of our previous week's newsletter! Catch up on our Communication Connection issue from March 20th!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Reach out to Scott at [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.To contact Jamie McMillen: [email protected] read the POS assessment: https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/news/new-study-reveals-point-of-sale-inspections-impede-homeownership-in-ohio/Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!To reach out to Veronica: [email protected] To reach out to Jamie McMillen: [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! Grant applications can be submitted here: https://share.hsforms.com/1VJ005RFZTmWwX-MB-ojiSA42q5lContact information:Alex Tomkinson [email protected] Russell [email protected], 513-349-0704, @samanthasellshouses on InstagramMark Ferrell [email protected], ferrelfoundationcle.orgQuestions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

Hear a bite-sized audio recap on last week's latest edition of Communication Connection!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. Nobu was then recruited to work for NAR where as the Director of Industry Outreach and the Chief Executive for Colorado's largest local REALTOR association, he earned the respect of REALTORS, fellow association and Multiple Listing Service executives, brokerage-owners and technology company owners as he bridged their worlds with no-holds-barred advice to better their business and organizations.  The proof was in the pudding as he earned accolades and recognition from small real estate associations to the likes of Inman News, Stefan Swanepoel and more during his time there. Now the Director of Association and Industry Affairs for Zillow Group, Nobu brings tactical tips, tricks and advice based on real world - real business! - execution to help real estate business owners succeed and thrive in the "Age of Amazon." Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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!To contact Mark: [email protected] | 601-580-2867To contact Alex: [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! Amanda Pohlman - pohlmanteam.comJeannet Wright - 216-269-3467 call/text [email protected] Spinelli - 330-472-3614 call/textQuestions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! Learn more about each candidate on our website and view their campaign questionnaire video here (scroll down): https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/professionalism/Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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! You can reach Megyn at [email protected] and Julie Larson at [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

You can reach Garry Marsoubian at [email protected] about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected]. 

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. You can read more about CIE here: https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/members/commercial-information-exchange/Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing [email protected].