A special legislative session, a push for tax cuts, and the broader politics that will dominate conversations in 2024 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All of these issues and more on this episode of the Talking Real podcast where we feature the Oklahoma Secretary of State and former Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® employee, Josh Cockroft.

0:30 - Introduction

4:30 - Secretary of State Overview

7:45 - Goals with the Governor

10:20 - State Budget

12:45 - 2024 Rundown

18:18 - How YOU can have an impact at the Capitol

22:30 - Halloween with the Cockrofts

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, a time when we shine a spotlight on the importance of safety for real estate professionals. Whether you're a seasoned REALTOR®, just starting out, or even if you're a client, today's episode is packed with tips, stories, and advice to ensure that every property showing, open house, or client meeting is as safe as possible.

We are joined by Lydia Hedrick, our Oklahoma Representative on the NAR REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee.

0:45 - Introduction to Lydia and REALTOR® Safety Month

3:30 - REALTOR® safety statistics

5:04 - Personal experiences

9:03 - Safety practices

17:00 - Technology and safety

20:30 - Promoting safety awareness

REALTOR® safety resources: nar.realtor/safety

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice shares her personal home buying experiences and delves into her proposed "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act." Also joining us is Federal Political Coordinator Brad Reeser from the Edmond Board of REALTORS®.

2:40 - Introduction to Congresswoman Stephanie Bice

7:00 - Home buying experiences

12:13 - Stop China’s Continuous Purchase of Land Act

17:44 - The future of Oklahoma's Fifth District