Check out today’s episode with early career Realtor® Nikki Raichart as we talk about a surprising side of the real estate industry. From insane property buy and sell policies to housing problems and how REALTORS® fix them, discover all her crazy observations on the differences between doing real estate deals on the east and west coast.   Key takeaways to listen for How fostering and real estate are similar Point Of Sale: What it is, how it works, and its effect on the housing market Advice on how to deal with unfair local housing policies The process of getting a Point of Sale Racial-related restrictions on real estate and ways to address them   Resources mentioned in this episode Nickel and Suede Department of Housing and Urban Development Akron-Cleveland Association of REALTORS   About Nikki Raichart Nikki and her family moved to Shaker Heights in 2021 to be close to extended family and enjoy the arts and culture that Cleveland has to offer.  She values integrity, honesty, and authenticity in whatever she does in her work and personal life. Having true community and friendship is something she strives for and she is also an advocate for youth who are marginalized. She has given a decade of her life to inviting foster children of all ages into her home. When she isn’t working to help clients sell their homes or find new ones to move into, she spends her time hiking and soaking up nature, reading a good book, or hanging out with her kids.   Connect with Nikki Website: Nikki Raichart | The Faces of Shaker Heights Instagram: @nikkiraichart Facebook: Nikki Raichart Email: shakerheightsrealtor@gmail.com   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsor Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com