Episode 26: Changing the Way You View Credit and Homeownership with Tahmeeka O’Neal

In Episode 26 of Intelligent Equity, host Ryan Kiefer talks with Tahmeeka O'Neal of the O’Neal Group. Tahmeeka shares how she helps a wide variety of clients make educated choices about real estate and repair their credit. Then hear Tahmeeka’s take on the current market in Cincinnati. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Tahmeeka O'Neal is the CEO and Founder of the O'Neal Group LLC. She has been in real estate for about two years. She is also a notary.
• Tahmeeka hopes to change the way her clients view credit and homeownership.
• They focus on credit repair as well as the real estate side of the house. 
• Many people don't have the information they need to make educated choices. 
• She takes a personal approach with her credit repair clients.
• She meets clients where they are and dives in from there.
• It has been very busy since Tahmeeka has taken her business full-time.
• Tahmeeka is excited to give back to the community.
• Tahmeeka shares what she is seeing in the current market.
• Houses are going very quickly and now is a great time for sellers.
• Now is a good time to find out the value of your home and whether listing would be a good option for you.
• It is very competitive for buyers right now.
• Be prepared to position yourself well in this competitive environment.
• She helps her clients stand out in multiple offer situations. 
• It very much is a seller's market, especially in the lower price points.
• If you're thinking about moving up, you can get a good deal on that house because there's more inventory in the higher price range.
• Preparation is the key to success. Know the market. 
• Pick the best professionals to work with.
• It's not a good time as a buyer or seller to try to go it alone. Reach out to a professional.

3 Key Points:

1. As you become more informed, more real estate options will be open to you. 
2. Cincinnati is currently a seller’s market with very low inventory at lower price points.
3. Given today’s competitive atmosphere, reach out to a professional when you’re looking to buy or sell. This is not the time to do it yourself. 

Resources Mentioned:

• Ryan Kiefer: LinkedIn, Facebook, Website
• Tahmeeka O’Neal website, Facebook, LinkedIn