Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/swiar-podcast The Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS started this podcast to keep members informed of what is happening at SWIAR, how members can get involved, and to also provide you valuable and educational information so that you can better run your business! Each week, we'll feature members, affiliates, and other guests to keep you updated on what is happening! © 2025 Todd Studer Productions 6c29b427-8ad6-5cb9-8da6-647490905510 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:35:25 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:06:06 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/CEXi2R9bZ2pbIPzTQp8bTkmg3b2BuA9qzsKmEYi2fps/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2NjY3LzE2NzAz/Mjg4OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Todd Studer Productions The Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS started this podcast to keep members informed of what is happening at SWIAR, how members can get involved, and to also provide you valuable and educational information so that you can better run your business! Each week, we'll feature members, affiliates, and other guests to keep you updated on what is happening! The Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS started this podcast to keep members informed of what is happening at SWIAR, how members can get involved, and to also provide you valuable and educational information so that you can better run your business. SWIAR No No 38 38 SWIAR Ep. 38 full a650cc72-765e-4fba-8952-815cc3592db9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05164fb1 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 996 No 37 37 Keeping Pests Out! Feat. Pete Christina at Bug-Z Termite & Pest Control full e0b0a35c-f511-41dc-ae5d-5ad891ec038a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f563080c Bug-Z is a long-time affiliate and friend of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS and while you may know of them as your local termite inspection company during a real estate transaction, that is just the beginning! Bug-Z helps control a wide variety of pests and, in this epsiode, offers up some tricks of the trade to prevent and control pests like wood-destroying insects, bees, spiders, mice, etc, and how Bug-Z can help. Bug-Z can be reached by calling 402-991-4005 or by visiting http://bugzpest.net/

]]> Bug-Z is a long-time affiliate and friend of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS and while you may know of them as your local termite inspection company during a real estate transaction, that is just the beginning! Bug-Z helps control a wide variety of pests and, in this epsiode, offers up some tricks of the trade to prevent and control pests like wood-destroying insects, bees, spiders, mice, etc, and how Bug-Z can help. Bug-Z can be reached by calling 402-991-4005 or by visiting http://bugzpest.net/

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1420 Bug-Z is a long-time affiliate and friend of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS and while you may know of them as your local termite inspection company during a real estate transaction, that is just the beginning! Bug-Z helps control a wide variety of pests and, in this epsiode, offers up some tricks of the trade to prevent and control pests like wood-destroying insects, bees, spiders, mice, etc, and how Bug-Z can help. Bug-Z can be reached by calling 402-991-4005 or by visiting http://bugzpest.net/

]]> No 36 36 The In's & Out's of Title Insurance Feat. Lindsey Bogardus with Ambassador Title Services full b481763f-6433-4c7e-ad17-0fae463c4af0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aa66d21 Lindsey Bogardus is the branch manager and an escrow officer at Ambassador Title Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa! In this episode, Lindsey talks about the importance of title insurance, who needs it and why, exceptions to title policies, what they're seeing in terms of number of closings in the existing marketplace, & more! Lindsey can be contacted by email at lbogardus@atsomaha.com or by phone at 402-884-4513.

]]> Lindsey Bogardus is the branch manager and an escrow officer at Ambassador Title Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa! In this episode, Lindsey talks about the importance of title insurance, who needs it and why, exceptions to title policies, what they're seeing in terms of number of closings in the existing marketplace, & more! Lindsey can be contacted by email at lbogardus@atsomaha.com or by phone at 402-884-4513.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1575 Lindsey Bogardus is the branch manager and an escrow officer at Ambassador Title Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa! In this episode, Lindsey talks about the importance of title insurance, who needs it and why, exceptions to title policies, what they're seeing in terms of number of closings in the existing marketplace, & more! Lindsey can be contacted by email at lbogardus@atsomaha.com or by phone at 402-884-4513.

]]> No 35 35 Using Your FREE Forewarn App with Robert Gazda, Forewarn full 0d42c2cc-5821-4100-8de8-c2f79394313b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a289c839 Rob Gazda is an experienced real estate broker and was offered a position with Forewarn over 5 years ago. The SWIAR safety committee hosts this episode to raise awareness for REALTOR Safety Month and to discuss the history and success of Forewarn, why you should use it, and what it offers to keep you safe. Rob shares all of this plus a few personal stories. 

]]> Rob Gazda is an experienced real estate broker and was offered a position with Forewarn over 5 years ago. The SWIAR safety committee hosts this episode to raise awareness for REALTOR Safety Month and to discuss the history and success of Forewarn, why you should use it, and what it offers to keep you safe. Rob shares all of this plus a few personal stories. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:44:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1625 Rob Gazda is an experienced real estate broker and was offered a position with Forewarn over 5 years ago. The SWIAR safety committee hosts this episode to raise awareness for REALTOR Safety Month and to discuss the history and success of Forewarn, why you should use it, and what it offers to keep you safe. Rob shares all of this plus a few personal stories. 

]]> No 34 34 New Iowa Legislation with Greta Haas, IAR Governtment Affairs Director full c64679fa-c7df-45ac-9004-1552223987cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/64037e16 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 the Iowa Association of REALTORS have helped lobby to pass this year, including new laws regarding HOA's, consumer protection, and licensee liability - specifically an agent's duty of care to a property, as well as what you can expect when it comes to legislation. Greta can be reached at greta@iowarealtors.com

]]> 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 the Iowa Association of REALTORS have helped lobby to pass this year, including new laws regarding HOA's, consumer protection, and licensee liability - specifically an agent's duty of care to a property, as well as what you can expect when it comes to legislation. Greta can be reached at greta@iowarealtors.com

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:05:41 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1167 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 the Iowa Association of REALTORS have helped lobby to pass this year, including new laws regarding HOA's, consumer protection, and licensee liability - specifically an agent's duty of care to a property, as well as what you can expect when it comes to legislation. Greta can be reached at greta@iowarealtors.com

]]> No 33 33 Navigating Changes in the Insurance Industry with John Dresher full d4c9027b-f5cd-46d6-9a02-fe1b5a0ee899 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b0cae94 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 agent, and an expert in both fields. On this episode, John discusses recent changes in the insurance industry, tips for saving money or improving your insurance, risks to watch out for, how inflation is impacting the industry, and more. John is licensed in AZ, FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, and NE, and can be reached at 712-325-4910 or https://www.amfam.com/agents/iowa/council-bluffs/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 agent, and an expert in both fields. On this episode, John discusses recent changes in the insurance industry, tips for saving money or improving your insurance, risks to watch out for, how inflation is impacting the industry, and more. John is licensed in AZ, FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, and NE, and can be reached at 712-325-4910 or https://www.amfam.com/agents/iowa/council-bluffs/john-dresher. 

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1858 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 agent, and an expert in both fields. On this episode, John discusses recent changes in the insurance industry, tips for saving money or improving your insurance, risks to watch out for, how inflation is impacting the industry, and more. John is licensed in AZ, FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, and NE, and can be reached at 712-325-4910 or https://www.amfam.com/agents/iowa/council-bluffs/john-dresher. 

]]> No 32 32 Educating Borrowers on Rates Feat. Dylan Dravland, NEO Home Loans full 74a0ad14-94eb-481e-b09e-4b2732f95ea1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/331cc8a8 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 talks to SWIAR members about coaching buyers on rates, when it's the right time to buy, and what he predicts the market will do over the next 12-18 months. Dylan can be reached at https://dylandravland.neohomeloans.com/ 

]]> 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 talks to SWIAR members about coaching buyers on rates, when it's the right time to buy, and what he predicts the market will do over the next 12-18 months. Dylan can be reached at https://dylandravland.neohomeloans.com/ 

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1199 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 talks to SWIAR members about coaching buyers on rates, when it's the right time to buy, and what he predicts the market will do over the next 12-18 months. Dylan can be reached at https://dylandravland.neohomeloans.com/ 

]]> No 31 31 Self Defense with Dave Nelson of C.O.B.R.A! Save the Date - Sept. 19th full 2f383fdb-727a-40aa-b281-f1016e2b54a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08a00ebf 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! Listen to what is in store for the course on this episode and be sure to register for the course on www.IowaRealtors.com. The course will be held at Rivers Edge Pavillion from 11am-1pm on Sept. 19th. Learn more about C.O.B.R.A. at https://cobradesmoinesia.com/

]]> 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! Listen to what is in store for the course on this episode and be sure to register for the course on www.IowaRealtors.com. The course will be held at Rivers Edge Pavillion from 11am-1pm on Sept. 19th. Learn more about C.O.B.R.A. at https://cobradesmoinesia.com/

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:54:25 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 606 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! Listen to what is in store for the course on this episode and be sure to register for the course on www.IowaRealtors.com. The course will be held at Rivers Edge Pavillion from 11am-1pm on Sept. 19th. Learn more about C.O.B.R.A. at https://cobradesmoinesia.com/

]]> No 30 30 Selling Your Home Free & Clear Featuring Nate Jaeger with Green Title full af0f015e-11ea-4b1e-b7d4-1b865cdacda9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71cbc2d3 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 visited www.greentitleomaha.com!

]]> 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 visited www.greentitleomaha.com!

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1249 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 visited www.greentitleomaha.com!

]]> No 29 29 Important Updates From the MLS Committee full 843ed2fb-827b-462e-b54e-034a734b6ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60f7d46c 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 regarding a recent change when it comes to your listing photos!

]]> 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 regarding a recent change when it comes to your listing photos!

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1317 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 regarding a recent change when it comes to your listing photos!

]]> No 28 28 Building Relationships Feat. Rachel Pierce, Benchmark Mortgage Omaha full cf4be194-061f-4940-8e47-80aad020faf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23624fac Rachel Pierce, Mortgage Loan Specialist & Loan Officer with Benchmark Mortgage Omaha (NMLS #623836) has built her career based upon building genuine, authentic, and meaningful relationships with her clients and business partners. Rachel offers up a lot of golden nuggets to that will help you stay top of mind and deepen relationships with your clients and lender partners as a REALTOR. Rachel can be reached at 402-933-1527!

]]> Rachel Pierce, Mortgage Loan Specialist & Loan Officer with Benchmark Mortgage Omaha (NMLS #623836) has built her career based upon building genuine, authentic, and meaningful relationships with her clients and business partners. Rachel offers up a lot of golden nuggets to that will help you stay top of mind and deepen relationships with your clients and lender partners as a REALTOR. Rachel can be reached at 402-933-1527!

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1299 Rachel Pierce, Mortgage Loan Specialist & Loan Officer with Benchmark Mortgage Omaha (NMLS #623836) has built her career based upon building genuine, authentic, and meaningful relationships with her clients and business partners. Rachel offers up a lot of golden nuggets to that will help you stay top of mind and deepen relationships with your clients and lender partners as a REALTOR. Rachel can be reached at 402-933-1527!

]]> No 27 27 The Wabash Trace Nature Trail Feat. Rebecca Castle of SWINT full c9f05715-84bc-45d8-b34e-7df67bb1ebf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef30533c 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 over 72 bridges through scenic Southwest Iowa and is the beneficiary of our 36th annual SWIAR golf bash! Learn more about the trail at https://www.wabashtrace.org/ and sponsor a hole or register your team for the golf bash taking place on Sept. 14th at www.SWIARgolfbash.com! 

]]> 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 over 72 bridges through scenic Southwest Iowa and is the beneficiary of our 36th annual SWIAR golf bash! Learn more about the trail at https://www.wabashtrace.org/ and sponsor a hole or register your team for the golf bash taking place on Sept. 14th at www.SWIARgolfbash.com! 

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 705 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 over 72 bridges through scenic Southwest Iowa and is the beneficiary of our 36th annual SWIAR golf bash! Learn more about the trail at https://www.wabashtrace.org/ and sponsor a hole or register your team for the golf bash taking place on Sept. 14th at www.SWIARgolfbash.com! 

]]> No 26 26 2023 REALTOR Legislative Meeting in Washington, DC RECAP! full 958d7930-0e3d-4e89-9f56-c86bf6099dee https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac5dccba This month, Amy Haggstrom, 2023 SWIAR President, & Amy Svoboda, SWIAR Executive Director attended the annual REALTOR Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC. On this episode the SWIAR Podcast, Amy & Amy discuss what they learned, what the experts had to say, a recap of the current law suits that affect all REALTORS, how Aritificial Intelligence is affecting our industry, & more. 

]]> This month, Amy Haggstrom, 2023 SWIAR President, & Amy Svoboda, SWIAR Executive Director attended the annual REALTOR Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC. On this episode the SWIAR Podcast, Amy & Amy discuss what they learned, what the experts had to say, a recap of the current law suits that affect all REALTORS, how Aritificial Intelligence is affecting our industry, & more. 

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 800 This month, Amy Haggstrom, 2023 SWIAR President, & Amy Svoboda, SWIAR Executive Director attended the annual REALTOR Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC. On this episode the SWIAR Podcast, Amy & Amy discuss what they learned, what the experts had to say, a recap of the current law suits that affect all REALTORS, how Aritificial Intelligence is affecting our industry, & more. 

]]> No 25 25 Lending Mythbusters with Erin Trescott at Guild Mortgage full ca973f8a-db9d-4d20-b47c-53441088243c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0dec556 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 REALTORS & clients, including debates regarding down payments, rates, bridge loans, & more! 

]]> 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 REALTORS & clients, including debates regarding down payments, rates, bridge loans, & more! 

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1346 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 REALTORS & clients, including debates regarding down payments, rates, bridge loans, & more! 

]]> No 24 24 Stories About Short Sales With Kim Stephens, REALTOR full d603d9ee-1403-455a-8053-76f50efb9a62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bf09c21 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 sale is, how the short sale process works, and how she has helped her clients avoid foreclosure! Kim can be reached at 402-203-9106! 

]]> 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 sale is, how the short sale process works, and how she has helped her clients avoid foreclosure! Kim can be reached at 402-203-9106! 

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1541 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 sale is, how the short sale process works, and how she has helped her clients avoid foreclosure! Kim can be reached at 402-203-9106! 

]]> No 23 23 SWIAR Podcast Ep 23 Owen Dashner full 7de2bbed-f0c9-4c0f-bc45-375c26ae6cb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ded17c5f Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1689 No 22 22 YOUR Professional Network Feat. SWIAR's YPN Committee! full 48964381-02c6-4928-9607-b3fe9c821d9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9812067b Klaire Cross with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, and Rachelle Edwards with Heartland Properties, invite you to join them at the Your Professional Network event May 3, 2023 at The Porch. Klaire and Rachelle expain what YPN is, what the committee does, and how to get involved!

]]> Klaire Cross with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, and Rachelle Edwards with Heartland Properties, invite you to join them at the Your Professional Network event May 3, 2023 at The Porch. Klaire and Rachelle expain what YPN is, what the committee does, and how to get involved!

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 605 Klaire Cross with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, and Rachelle Edwards with Heartland Properties, invite you to join them at the Your Professional Network event May 3, 2023 at The Porch. Klaire and Rachelle expain what YPN is, what the committee does, and how to get involved!

]]> No 21 21 Selling Foreclosures Feat. Jay Kathol, REALTOR full ba10aafa-2697-43c8-8918-a7780c04d108 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29df0bb5 Jay Kathol of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Ambassador Real Estate, has a lot of experience in foreclosures - selling, managing & even investing himself. Listen in this week as Jay discusses how he got into the business, what goes into selling foreclosures, how to find them, and what he predicts the market will do in the near future. Jay has had some crazy experiences selling foreclosures, including but not limited to a frozen cat... you won't want to miss this tell-all episode! 

]]> Jay Kathol of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Ambassador Real Estate, has a lot of experience in foreclosures - selling, managing & even investing himself. Listen in this week as Jay discusses how he got into the business, what goes into selling foreclosures, how to find them, and what he predicts the market will do in the near future. Jay has had some crazy experiences selling foreclosures, including but not limited to a frozen cat... you won't want to miss this tell-all episode! 

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1078 Jay Kathol of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Ambassador Real Estate, has a lot of experience in foreclosures - selling, managing & even investing himself. Listen in this week as Jay discusses how he got into the business, what goes into selling foreclosures, how to find them, and what he predicts the market will do in the near future. Jay has had some crazy experiences selling foreclosures, including but not limited to a frozen cat... you won't want to miss this tell-all episode! 

]]> No 20 20 Fair Housing Month Feat. Shawn Lake & Alicia Frieze full a3084bb4-dab9-4601-9717-e7b0e6598f67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4731248e 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 on April 26, 2023 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9:30-11. Angel Starks will be giving a presentation, "Everyone Wins", and discussing best practices for fair housing. 

]]> 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 on April 26, 2023 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9:30-11. Angel Starks will be giving a presentation, "Everyone Wins", and discussing best practices for fair housing. 

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 898 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 on April 26, 2023 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9:30-11. Angel Starks will be giving a presentation, "Everyone Wins", and discussing best practices for fair housing. 

]]> No 19 19 Starting a Podcast Feat. Todd Studer with The Studios on South 4th full 4663701d-95f0-4afa-823f-871842caae4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/87753617 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 manager and voice of the new Council Bluffs radio station, Bluffs Country 106.5. Learn more about Todd, his studio, and how audio recording, video, podcasting, and more can help you with your real estate business! Visit https://www.studioson4th.com/ to contact Todd Studer. 

]]> 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 manager and voice of the new Council Bluffs radio station, Bluffs Country 106.5. Learn more about Todd, his studio, and how audio recording, video, podcasting, and more can help you with your real estate business! Visit https://www.studioson4th.com/ to contact Todd Studer. 

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 2100 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 manager and voice of the new Council Bluffs radio station, Bluffs Country 106.5. Learn more about Todd, his studio, and how audio recording, video, podcasting, and more can help you with your real estate business! Visit https://www.studioson4th.com/ to contact Todd Studer. 

]]> No 18 18 Protecting Homeowners' Rights & Why RPAC Should Matter to You full 8a3caa38-a4ea-494b-8455-b9c507b1cf64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6410ce89 Byron Menke, owner & broker of Menke Auction & Realty, has been involved with REALTOR Associations on local, state, & national levels, serving on several committees, and as the 2022 Iowa Association of REALTORS 2022 President, and is currently a member of the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) President's Circle. On this episode, Byron talks about what RPAC is, how RPAC helps protect homeowners' rights and, most importantly, why you should care and how you can get involved. 

]]> Byron Menke, owner & broker of Menke Auction & Realty, has been involved with REALTOR Associations on local, state, & national levels, serving on several committees, and as the 2022 Iowa Association of REALTORS 2022 President, and is currently a member of the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) President's Circle. On this episode, Byron talks about what RPAC is, how RPAC helps protect homeowners' rights and, most importantly, why you should care and how you can get involved. 

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1305 Byron Menke, owner & broker of Menke Auction & Realty, has been involved with REALTOR Associations on local, state, & national levels, serving on several committees, and as the 2022 Iowa Association of REALTORS 2022 President, and is currently a member of the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) President's Circle. On this episode, Byron talks about what RPAC is, how RPAC helps protect homeowners' rights and, most importantly, why you should care and how you can get involved. 

]]> No 17 17 Keeping You & Your Clients Safe Feat. Sgt. Jim Doty full 3fc181d5-92ee-479b-a003-29d70e399b7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4e98fc0 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 of tips and tricks to keep yourself safe, as well as your clients and their homes, and discuss what free resources SWIAR offers its members to help stay safe on the job.  

]]> 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 of tips and tricks to keep yourself safe, as well as your clients and their homes, and discuss what free resources SWIAR offers its members to help stay safe on the job.  

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1073 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 of tips and tricks to keep yourself safe, as well as your clients and their homes, and discuss what free resources SWIAR offers its members to help stay safe on the job.  

]]> No 16 16 What is the Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund? Feat. Courtney Harter full cb7cd540-5423-4d9d-a1fe-86669c952102 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b11b94c 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 and support, and other important parts of it that SWIAR members Should know! Visit http://pottcohtf.org/ or contact Courtney at (712) 890-5354. 

]]> 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 and support, and other important parts of it that SWIAR members Should know! Visit http://pottcohtf.org/ or contact Courtney at (712) 890-5354. 

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1012 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 and support, and other important parts of it that SWIAR members Should know! Visit http://pottcohtf.org/ or contact Courtney at (712) 890-5354. 

]]> No 15 15 Talk With an Appraiser! Feat. Michelle Sandin & Erin Butler full 84837b07-24a8-4e6b-946a-50ac4cdfeaff https://share.transistor.fm/s/590ea6e8 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 important aspects of appraisals and how their process is unique from others. Contact Michelle at michelle.sandin@fcsamerica.com or (712) 621-1676!

]]> 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 important aspects of appraisals and how their process is unique from others. Contact Michelle at michelle.sandin@fcsamerica.com or (712) 621-1676!

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 973 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 important aspects of appraisals and how their process is unique from others. Contact Michelle at michelle.sandin@fcsamerica.com or (712) 621-1676!

]]> No 14 14 DEI... It's Not What You Think! full 49e4b78e-a0c9-47d9-8c62-e24733f5511a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b720a86 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 protected classes required by the Fair Housing Act. Nikki Woods (Menke Auction & Realty & DEI committee chair) and Alicia Frieze (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate & Workforce Development Director at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce) go above and beyond in explaining what this new committee is all about, what DEI entails, & how you can protect your clients, remain proactive, & get involved. 

]]> 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 protected classes required by the Fair Housing Act. Nikki Woods (Menke Auction & Realty & DEI committee chair) and Alicia Frieze (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate & Workforce Development Director at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce) go above and beyond in explaining what this new committee is all about, what DEI entails, & how you can protect your clients, remain proactive, & get involved. 

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1402 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 protected classes required by the Fair Housing Act. Nikki Woods (Menke Auction & Realty & DEI committee chair) and Alicia Frieze (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate & Workforce Development Director at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce) go above and beyond in explaining what this new committee is all about, what DEI entails, & how you can protect your clients, remain proactive, & get involved. 

]]> No 13 13 The 712 Initiative Feat. Lindsey Rodgers & Lynn Dittmer full f43395af-bab7-4d57-b3eb-8f3e1931fd6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8058bd7a 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 & events, the housing renovation program, & how SWIAR members can get involved! Visit https://the712initiative.org/ for more information. 

]]> 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 & events, the housing renovation program, & how SWIAR members can get involved! Visit https://the712initiative.org/ for more information. 

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 900 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 & events, the housing renovation program, & how SWIAR members can get involved! Visit https://the712initiative.org/ for more information. 

]]> No 12 12 Effective Networking Feat. Blake Hunter, REALTOR full dea3902d-5b68-492c-9aa7-d7bf8b32bb93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8747aa79 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 enhance your relationships. Blake is active with the Southwest Iowa Assoc. of REALTORS, as well as other community organizations, and participates in a networking group for businesses. Blake can be reached at 402-681-8280 or  blake.hunter@bhhsamb.com!

]]> 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 enhance your relationships. Blake is active with the Southwest Iowa Assoc. of REALTORS, as well as other community organizations, and participates in a networking group for businesses. Blake can be reached at 402-681-8280 or  blake.hunter@bhhsamb.com!

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 874 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 enhance your relationships. Blake is active with the Southwest Iowa Assoc. of REALTORS, as well as other community organizations, and participates in a networking group for businesses. Blake can be reached at 402-681-8280 or  blake.hunter@bhhsamb.com!

]]> No 11 11 Termite Inspections: What Buyer & Agents Need to Know Feat. Pete Christina & Joshua Vogel full b1adcbb9-0dee-49bf-9a64-d037530dd52b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe59753e Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 874 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 when it comes to working with real estate agents during a real estate transaction. Bug-Z can be contacted for all of your pest control needs at (402) 991-4005! 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 when it comes to working with real estate agents during a real estate transaction. Bu No 10 10 Lender Update with Benchmark Mortgage Feat. Rachel Pierce & Meggan Jensen full 01bcbe14-3691-461f-95ca-a3e231435d8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef574d9f Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:16:41 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1174 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 at Benchmark Mortgage, their ability to do IFA loans, and what their predictions are for the year. 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 at Benchmark Mortgage, their ability to do IFA loans, and what their predictions are for No 9 9 The Importance of Home Inspections Feat. Jon Vacha, Home Standards Inspection Services full 45b4f6b2-9880-496c-9fb3-0e90087d3a83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a74b47f2 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:31:41 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1011 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. 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. No 8 8 SWIAR's 2023 Initiatives, Plans, & Goals! full b07e2960-e695-4516-8aa4-41783deb595f https://share.transistor.fm/s/178ad783 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 912 Executive team members discuss SWIAR's 2023 initiatives, goals, and plans for the new year! Executive team members discuss SWIAR's 2023 initiatives, goals, and plans for the new year! No 7 7 Ethics, Relationships & SWIAR's Upcoming Educational Event Feat. Barb Betts full bb7f16cf-e0cd-4aa2-84fa-6add192031c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebbb29c0 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1462 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 February 17th. You won't want to miss this one! Registration is now open at www.IowaRealtors.com/Education 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 February 17th. You won't want to miss this one! Registration is now open at www.IowaRealtor No 6 6 Helping With Life's Busy! Home Management Systems & More Feat. Sara Porter & Andrea Jordan full 1bfe62aa-b4aa-4c20-9c21-33bf10e43cb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e6e0b3d Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1390 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 company & so much more. Whether it's tidying up, organizing, dog walking, running errands, personal shopping, or event planning, Zeal has a lot to offer you AND your clients! Visit www.zealhelps.com and listen in to learn more! 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 company & so much more. Whether it's tidying up, organizing, dog walking, running errands No 5 5 Buying Land & New Construction Feat. Michelle Sandin, Rural 1st full 8a3be3eb-8aac-4b23-ae3d-e4c8f82da366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59e55777 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:39:14 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 727 Michelle Sandin is a Consumer Lending Officer with Farm Credit Services of America & Rural 1st. Join us this week as she discusses ag lending, the ins and outs of buying land, building a new home, and her upcoming annual new construction workshop on Feb. 2, 2023. Contact Michelle at michelle.sandin@fcsamerica.com or (712) 621-1676! Michelle Sandin is a Consumer Lending Officer with Farm Credit Services of America & Rural 1st. Join us this week as she discusses ag lending, the ins and outs of buying land, building a new home, and her upcoming annual new construction workshop on F No 4 4 Helping Veterans Buy Homes Feat. Nick Schuster with Veterans United Home Loans full c1525e7e-5ca8-427d-ba26-8cb4743bf08d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bab6ea9 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 936 Join Nick Schuster, Branch Manager at Veterans United Home Loans, as he shares his passion for helping Veterans, discusses common myths and misconceptions of the VA loan & explains various grant programs. Contact Nick at https://omaha.veteransunited.com/lo/nick-schuster/ Join Nick Schuster, Branch Manager at Veterans United Home Loans, as he shares his passion for helping Veterans, discusses common myths and misconceptions of the VA loan & explains various grant programs. Contact Nick at https://omaha.veteransunited.c No 3 3 5 Tips for New REALTORS Feat. Lyndsay Schaben, REALTOR of the Year full 0d1df5d6-3f56-49a9-9be4-4f21a74a66da https://share.transistor.fm/s/555f5269 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 1014 Amy recaps the SWIAR Inaugural that took place on Dec. 1st, and Lyndsay Schaben (Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, The Good Life Group) shares her tips for new REALTORS. Amy recaps the SWIAR Inaugural that took place on Dec. 1st, and Lyndsay Schaben (Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, The Good Life Group) shares her tips for new REALTORS. No 1 1 Welcome to the SWIAR Podcast! full 7aa88a0a-6b7a-458b-8208-3787ec2bde2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/07a0462b Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:04:16 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 895 Join Amy Svobodo, the Executive Director of the Southwest Association of REALTORS, and Amy Haggstrom, the incoming 2023 President, as they welcome you to a brand new podcast. Each week, we'll bring in members, affiliates, and others with valuable information regarding SWIAR & the real estate industry! We hope you'll consider getting involved. Join Amy Svobodo, the Executive Director of the Southwest Association of REALTORS, and Amy Haggstrom, the incoming 2023 President, as they welcome you to a brand new podcast. Each week, we'll bring in members, affiliates, and others with valuable informat No 2 2 Annual MLS Christmas Breakfast Feat. Julie Eden & Jesse Skudler full 4bec1d13-1c92-435f-9b65-6cb0708623da https://share.transistor.fm/s/16cd2b9e Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:40:52 -0600 Todd Studer Productions Todd Studer Productions 820 Jesse Skudler (NP Dodge) is the chair of the MLS Committee and Julie Eden (Menke Auction & Realty), will be serving as the 2023 Vice President. They joined forces to discuss the upcoming Annual MLS Christmas Breakfast taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 14th at the Council Bluffs Country Club. Contact Amy@SWIAR.org to RSVP! Jesse Skudler (NP Dodge) is the chair of the MLS Committee and Julie Eden (Menke Auction & Realty), will be serving as the 2023 Vice President. They joined forces to discuss the upcoming Annual MLS Christmas Breakfast taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 1 No