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Property tax appraisals are here, and if you're not pleased with the number you see, you can choose to protest.   On this episode of Get Real, we're joined by President of SWBC Ad Valorem Tax Advisors Gary Rivas who offers professional insight on where to get started with protesting and what tax breaks may be available to you in the process.    Gary Rivas has over three decades of property tax representation and real-world multi-angle experience from the taxpayer government and consultant perspective.   You don't want to miss this. It's time to 'Get Real'.

With several projects underway, it’s evident downtown San Antonio is undergoing some major changes. But what exactly are those changes? In this episode of Get Real, Matt Brown President and CEO of Centro San Antonio is here to tell us about the benefits and wonders of an ever-growing culture right here in the heart of San Antonio.

As a REALTOR®, you can never deny the importance of data. It’s crucial to understand what is happening in the housing market so you can better serve your customers. Guest Speaker: Dr. Jessica Lautz is Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. The core of her research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. Through the management of surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, she presents new and innovative ways to showcase results. She effectively utilizes Research data to educate and impact policymakers on the state of the housing market and discusses research findings in major media outlets and international presentations.

In this episode of Get Real, we explore how the incredible technology of AI can impact real estate! Thanks to our guest speaker Nathan Brannen the CPO of Restb.ai, we learn all about what is being developed and what to expect in the near future in the world of this advanced technology.

On May 7, San Antonio voters approved the largest bond program in city history. The 2022-2027 Bond Program is focused on investing in the city's infrastructure including producing and preserving affordable housing and improvement to public facilities. In this episode of Get Real, Mike Carmona, the city's first Chief Housing Officer, tells us what the $1.2 billion bond program means for the citizens of San Antonio and the growth of the city.

It's appraisal season -- you've probably already received your letter in the mail. The Bexar County Appraisal District, or BCAD, sends these notices out annually after proposing the value of your property or home. Listen to Bexar County Chief Appraiser Michael Amezquita talk about these appraisals, how to protest the value, and how they affect your property taxes.

As we enter the month of April, we commemorate the 1968 Fair Housing Act in which the U.S. established a law that prohibited discrimination in housing. Today, Verónica Soto, Director of Neighborhood and Housing Services for the City of San Antonio, is here to tell us more about the city’s housing resources.

It's tax season and that means small business owners, like REALTORS®, need to know how to properly file their taxes. Are meals tax deductible? What about mileage? How do you keep track? In this episode, we hear tax tips from CPA Michael Guertin that specifically relate to REALTORS® and their businesses. 

In this episode, we hear from NAR's Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun on the housing market in 2021 and his predictions for the new year.

There are many great resources and programs available to NAR members. Here's an overview of some of those benefits that you might not know about.

In this episode, hear from guest host Janice Carpio-Hernandez, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at SABOR. She speaks with Hamza Mudassir, Lecturer in Strategy at the Cambridge Judge Business School on how to successfully manage your business.

The Texas Legislature just ended their third and potentially final session of the year. To learn what will impact the real estate industry we hear from SABOR’s Government Affairs Director, Brett Finley.

With September being REALTOR® Safety month, it's a good time to bring awareness to safety when showing homes. Our guest is Janice Tisdale, a local REALTOR® who went through a terrifying experience and is here to share her story.

In this episode, we speak with April Gavin, NAR Senior Political Representative, about the CDC Eviction Moratorium that came out August 3, 2021, and how the new orders differ from the moratorium that expired on July 31, 2021.

In this episode, we talk about professionalism in the real estate industry and what that means for REALTORS®. Our guest is Mark Mansour, 2021 Chair of NAR's Professional Standards Committee.

In this episode, we dive into "Housing Is Critical Infrastructure: Social and Economic Benefits of Building More Housing." This report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® and authored by the Rosen Consulting Group, highlights the vast underbuilding gap in the U.S. and the consequences of underinvesting in housing.

Real estate and probate go hand in hand. Listen as we get a crash course in probate and what REALTORS® can expect when taking on a transaction like this.

Listen as we speak with Pedro "Pete" Alanis, Executive Director of the San Antonio Housing Trust, about the housing opportunities they provide for low and moderate-income families in the community.

An appraisal is a key component of many real estate transactions. But how does the process work and how does an appraiser determine worth? In this episode, we speak with Pamela Teel, 2021 Vice President of the Association of Texas Appraisers, on what you need to know about appraisals.

SAAREB, the San Antonio Association of Real Estate Brokers, focuses on helping African American and other minority families gain generational wealth through home ownership. In this episode, we speak with Brian Paris, President of SAAREB, on the history of the association, how they are helping local families, and what you can do to get involved. Learn more at saareb.com.