John Voket

John Voket is a contributing editor for RISMedia.

Posts by John Voket

Interview: Andy Florance on Restoring Transparency and Putting Agents ‘Back in Front of America’

Above, a screenshot from one of Homes.com’s new ads featuring Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame and SNL’s Heidi Gardner.  During one of America’s most enduring traditions, Super Bowl Sunday, Homes.com plans to make history, regardless of who takes home the championship trophy.  Through four commercials reaching some 113 million viewers, the rapidly ascending real…

NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Development Podcast: A Starting Point for Exceptional Education

Professional speaker, podcaster and REALTOR® Monica Neubauer (aka the Maverick Motivator) admits that when she decided to get into real estate, she was more interested in leading educational programs for her peers rather than helping clients buy or sell homes. Jumping into the industry back in 2003, Neubauer notes that while she occasionally lists properties…

Championing High-Performing Homes and Sustainability

Above, Waypoint Brokers Collective’s Nova Tower Raised in a household with an eye on minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability, Nova Tower’s upbringing and lifelong commitment to environmental responsibility is what ultimately set her on the path to help lead Portland, Maine-based Waypoint Brokers Collective—the first and only agency in Maine to earn the National Association…

Helping Buyers and Sellers Protect Their Most Valued Asset

For Lisa Harris, a residential real estate agent with Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, educating clients about the benefits associated with a home warranty is a no-brainer. “It’s easy for me to help buyers appreciate why I recommend home warranties on every qualified property,” says Harris, who maintains an American Home Shield…