The Real Word
A weekly podcast hosted by real estate professionals Byron Lazine and Nicole White. Each episode covers current industry news, highlights fraudulent practices or 'rackets' in the real estate business, and recognizes a marketeer of the week. Aimed at real estate professionals and those interested in the industry.
Episodes
Zillow Just Announced Brands Can Reach Its Home Shoppers On Pinterest | The Real Word 418
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate industry news: Zillow Elevate, how it’s monetizing housing data through Pinterest, and what agents can offer that portals can’t.BAM Camp Team Leaders: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard-earned money on marketing you know never makes it past t
New AI Survey Says 100% AI Adoption Could Crush Small Brokerages | The Real Word 417
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss near-total AI adoption, whether it levels the playing field for independent brokers, why small brokerages are at risk, and how agents can stand out when everyone is using AI. Plus, the credit card exercise eXp CEO Leo Pareja wants every agent to run.BAM Camp Team Leaders:https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞
Ivy Zelman’s Big Warning About Housing Supply
On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine discusses Ivy Zelman’s statements on the housing market, housing inventory data, and the Employment Situation report for July.BAM Camp: Team Leaders: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx/aboutSkool page for today’s Hot Sheet: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/c97be769?md=11b71c94fb584921b3d9f64360d7c57eTune in e
Howard Hanna CEO Challenges NAR Over The Realtor Title | The Real Word 416
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Howard “Hoby” Hanna's push for a two-tier system, a three-year minimum track record to call yourself a Realtor, and the bigger questions: would NAR lose members over it, and would it actually change how consumers see Realtors?BAM Camp Team Leaders: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired
NAR Just Announced Major Changes For Realtors In Q2 Update | The Real Word 415
Byron Lazine reviews NAR’s latest strategic plan update, handing out direct grades on everything from lobbying wins to tech missteps. He shares unfiltered broker sentiment on legal protections, copycat lawsuits, and why NAR must prioritize political battles over bloated committees.BAM Camp:https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:Tired o
NAR’s New AI Rollout Sparks Debate Over Monitoring Realtor Conduct | The Real Word 414
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR using AI to monitor Realtors online and whether ethics enforcement should stay local. They also review NAR’s podcast numbers and discuss how to build trust and why NAR should stop spending millions on the Realtor brand.BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧
CNBC’s "Worst" State Rankings Causes Uproar In The Real Estate Industry | The Real Word 413
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why some of CNBC's worst states to live also rank in the top ten for business, highlighting the migration numbers and affordability advantage the rankings ignore.BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 Become a member of BAMx:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 ReminderMedia:Tired of spending your hard earned money on marke
President Trump's Latest Housing Move Raises Big Questions | The Real Word 412
Byron Lazine discusses the bipartisan housing bill Trump is calling a "big yawn," new polling showing 78% of Americans want more affordable housing regardless of politics, and what the institutional investor cap and building deregulation mean for the 2026 real estate market.BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/🔑 Become a member of BAMx: https://w
Are Agents Breaking NAR's REALTOR® Trademark Rules? | The Real Word 411
Byron Lazine discusses NAR’s 2026 Legislative Meetings, unpacking the Realtor trademark debate, the proposed Code of Ethics disclosure requirement, and why NAR keeps focusing on the wrong problem.BAM Webinar: How to Build a $100M Team:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017742849453/WN_95J3BYESTxmEaPORVABLVw#/registrationBAM BBQ:https://nowbam.com/bambbq/🔑 Become a member of BAMx:https://www
What Google's Nationwide Listing Rollout Means For Agents | The Real Word 410
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new Google Local Service Ads (LSA) update for real estate agents and its impact on Zillow and Realtor.com. They analyze why matching consumer response times dictates lead flow and how top teams navigate the real estate recession. They also break down the ongoing agent exit from the housing market and preview an upcoming interview with the agent featured in
Wall Street Journal Claims The Housing Market Is Driving Agents Out | The Real Word 409
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on agents quitting, NAR's shrinking membership numbers and its Q1 Strategic Plan update, and whether this market is just weeding out people who were never built for it.They also talk about commission structure changes and what AI could mean for the future of the agent business.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool
Compass CEO Claims Win After Zillow Ordered To Restore MRED Listings | The Real Word 408
Byron Lazine discusses the federal court battle between Zillow, MRED, and Compass. He breaks down MRED cutting off 43,000 Chicago listings and the federal judge's order to turn them back on. He also looks at Jason Oppenheim's commentary on Compass's private exclusives policy and examines what this fight over data transparency means for agents and consumers.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:htt
Google Brings Real Estate Listings Back To Search | The Real Word 407
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate news shaking up the industry, including Google bringing back real estate listings, Zillow suing Compass and MRED over private listings, eXp Realty expanding coming soon syndication across major portals, and Bright MLS becoming Compass’ biggest MLS partner.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spen
Zillow & Realtor.com Team Up To Expand Pre-Market Listing Exposure | The Real Word 406
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive news shaking up real estate distribution: the Zillow and Realtor.com partnership. In this episode, they break down what "pre-portal" exposure really means for your business, what it means for "Coming Soon" and "Preview" marketing strategies, and whether the era of listing fragmentation is finally coming to an end.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜
HUD Questions NAR’s Position On School and Crime Data Sharing | The Real Word 405
Byron Lazine discusses HUD's new guidance confirming real estate agents can lawfully share local crime and school data, correcting "misguided" industry advice that restricted info to avoid allegations of "steering."🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash
Real To Acquire REMAX In $880M Power Move | The Real Word 404
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive industry shift as The Real Brokerage acquires REMAX in an $880 million deal. Learn how the new Real REMAX Group, led by CEO Tamir Poleg, will integrate REMAX’s global franchise network with Real’s AI technology and Motto Mortgage. This is your daily playbook: how to explain the shift to clients, leverage tech trends, and make smarter business decis
Patrick Bet-David Reacts To 10M Home Shortage: “Horrible Time To Be A Realtor” | The Real Word 403
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Patrick Bet-David’s viral claim that it’s a “horrible time to be a realtor,” break down White House housing data, and explain what will truly restart the market.BAM Fest: https://nowbam.com/bamfest/🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can
NAR Opts In To Massive $52M Commission Settlement | The Real Word 402
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ $52.25 million settlement to resolve buyer-side commission claims. They break down the "opt-in" details and how agents must pivot their value propositions to thrive in the new regulatory landscape.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on mar
Gary Vee’s 50% Content Rule Sparks Real Estate Debate | The Real Word 401
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the industry-wide fallout from Gary Vee’s advice to spend 50% of your time on content creation. This episode breaks down his advice, plus the responses from Brian Buffini and Jared James, and asks the ultimate question: how much time should you spend creating content?🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:Tired of spending your har
New Industry Survey Reveals How Agents Really Feel About The MLS | The Real Word 400
On the 400th episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Cotality-ResiClub brokerage survey, revealing agent sentiment on hot-button topics like compensation, private listings, the value of the MLS, and Compass vs Zillow. They also talk about how agents should be communicating and demonstrating their value right now.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Ca
New Zillow & eXp Changes Transform How Homes Hit The Market | The Real Word 399
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Zillow Preview rollout, eXp’s non-exclusive listing strategy, Compass dropping its lawsuit against Zillow, insights from a Zillow COO interview, and how agents can win listing presentations through smarter positioning—not just comps.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your
NAR Responds: End Of MLS Panic After Redfin & Compass Deal | The Real Word 398
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR reaffirming MLS discretion after the Compass–Rocket/Redfin announcement. They also talked about the potential passage of Washington's private listings bill, SB 6091, and how it could reshape listing transparency for homebuyers and sellers.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spen
Redfin & Compass Strike Historic Deal That Could Be The End Of The MLS | The Real Word 397
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the historic partnership between Compass and Rocket Companies to dramatically expand listing inventory on Redfin, and what it signals for competition, consumer access, and the future of real estate search.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing y
$1.6B Investigation: Lawmakers Demand Transparency On Compass–Anywhere Merger | The Real Word 396
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter pressing the DOJ for answers on the Compass-Anywhere merger’s antitrust review and its potential to drive up housing costs and stifle competition in the real estate market.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing
Dave Ramsey’s $2 Million Housing Plan: A Message For Trump | The Real Word 395
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Dave Ramsey’s proposals to ban institutional investors and raise the capital gains exemption to $2M. During the Racket Round, they challenge the data behind Ramsey's claims and share the exact playbook agents should be using to win listings right now.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired
Zillow Wins Early Court Battle Against Compass Over Private Listings | The Real Word 394
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a February 6, 2026 federal court judge’s denial of Compass’s request to block Zillow’s private listing ban. Tune in for the Racket Round where Byron and Nicole discuss the ruling and the biggest questions raised by it.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money o
The Real Reason Zillow & CoStar Are Cutting Back On Spending | The Real Word 393
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss AccountTECH’s latest brokerage profitability report, highlighting a structural shift toward positive EBITDA across the industry. They then examine CoStar’s 2026 outlook and Zillow’s layoffs as real-world examples of cost control driving margins.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spendi
The $10,000+ Question: Is Real Estate Compensation Inflated? | The Real Word 392
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new CPC report questioning agent commissions after the NAR settlement, claiming most home buyers and sellers are “grossly overpaying” for real estate services and could save around $10K per transaction without sacrificing quality.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard
Inside NAR’s 2025 Annual Report: Transparency or Damage Control? | The Real Word 391
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 80-page Annual Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), covering its 2025 accomplishments and outlining next steps for 2026.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Ima
The Truth Behind Compass’s $1.6B Acquisition of Anywhere | The Real Word 390
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the closing of the $1.6B Compass-Anywhere merger, the letter from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, insights from branding expert Marc Davison of 1000watt, and a Washington state bill request that could ban private listings.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money o
AI Home Buying Is Saving Buyers Thousands: Risky Move Or Smart Strategy? | The Real Word 389
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a New York Post article about Florida homebuyers using AI tech startup Homa to buy homes without hiring an agent. For the Racket Round, Byron and Nicole answer four questions about the article and the Homa platform.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on m
Buyer Sued $24K After Breaking Buyer Broker Agreement: Who’s Really Responsible? | The Real Word 388
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Florida brokerage awarded $24,000 in a lawsuit after a homebuyer breached an exclusive broker agreement under new NAR rules.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts
NAR's 2024 Spending EXPOSED: Where Your Dues Are Really Going | The Real Word 387
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s early release of its 2024 Form 990, revealing how member dues were spent, including executive compensation, marketing and other independent contractors, and more.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash
eXp Realty’s Bombshell: New Referral Fee & Consumer Choice Rules Forms Explained | The Real Word 386
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss eXp’s two new open source disclosure forms, including one for referral fees (after a related proposal failed to pass NAR’s delegate body).🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine g
NAR’s Strategic Shift: What Their 2026-2028 Plan Really Signals | The Real Word 385
Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down the new MLS rules, NAR’s 2026–2028 strategic plan, zero-based budgeting, and what it all means for your business.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls
Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Could It Cost Buyers More Than You Think? | The Real Word 384
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss President Trump’s proposition of a 50-year mortgage loan, what buyers would actually save each month on a median-priced home, and reactions across the real estate industry.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the t
New Agent Compensation Report Exposes The Most Shocking Statements To Buyers | The Real Word 383
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new watchdog report on buyer agent commissions from the Consumer Policy Center (CPC), based on research using “mystery callers.” Byron and Nicole break down the report and its conclusions for a closer look.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketin
New Broker Group Calls Out NAR: Are Real Changes Coming? | The Real Word 382
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new broker group, Pro-Agent Restore Trust in NAR Working Group, demanding accountability from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and asking them to fix six core areas to restore trust.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know ne
Real Estate Shock: Zillow Drops Matterport, CoStar Fights Back | The Real Word 381
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s decision to pull Matterport from its platform and StreetEasy listings, and CoStar’s response.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you
NAR'S Two New Plans EXPOSED: Full Breakdown | The Real Word 380
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Nykia Wright’s new update letter for NAR members and the association’s 2026–2028 strategic plan, including its goals for transparency, accountability, and modernization. They break down Wright’s leadership approach, the inefficiencies of NAR’s nearly 1,000-member board, the relevance of the Realtor brand, and how agents are falling behind consumers in adopting
Did ChatGPT Just Make Zillow Unstoppable? | The Real Word 379
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed Zillow becoming the first real estate app in ChatGPT, and what to expect from The Real Word podcast in Q4.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thankin
The Realtor Taking Over Million-Dollar Homes: Is Shaming Listings the Future? | The Real Word 378
Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down the viral story of a Florida real estate agent who built a brand as an “insult comic” while selling million-dollar homes. They also discuss a viral Instagram post about a divorced couple choosing to stay together because of their 2% mortgage rate.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of s
Opendoor’s Boldest Move Backfires: CEO Steps Down Amid Meme Stock Rally | The Real Word 377
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed the Opendoor meme stock frenzy and Cash Plus offering, Redfin’s surprising report on buyer agent commissions one year after the NAR rule changes, and the truth behind the “87% of agents fail” statistic.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing yo
What NAR’s 2025 Report Exposes About 62% Of Realtors | The Real Word 376
Byron Lazine and Nicole White dig into the 2025 NAR Member Report, breaking down key stats like why 62% of new agents earn under $10K, the typical Realtor’s 35-hour work week, and what that means for opportunity in the industry. Plus, they weigh in on a listing video debate sparked by a recent Instagram post.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦
CoStar Just Hit Zillow With a Massive Lawsuit Over Real Estate Images | The Real Word 375
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss CoStar’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Zillow, consumers scrolling on Zillow despite “frozen” housing market, and a USA Today article on low-fee real estate agents.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the
Opendoor's Wild 400% Surge: Real Growth or Meme Stock Mania? | The Real Word 374
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Opendoor’s surge in stock values this week, with some historical context, to answer the question, "Is it real growth or 'meme stock' mania?" They also shared their perspectives on the resurgence in popularity of the $1 home marketing tactic.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: T
Real Estate Scam: Chicago Homeowner Blindsided by Unauthorized Listing | The Real Word 373
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Compass opening up its private listings and a Chicago property owner whose home was listed without his knowledge or consent.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ:https://bambbq.live/BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam fil
eXp CEO Calls Out Compass For Its Private Listing Strategy | The Real Word 372
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss an Inman op-ed by eXp CEO Leo Pareja slamming Compass, followed by a Newsweek article on a couple’s Reddit post, asking “Did we do something wrong?” when their agent gave them nothing—not even a thank you—after closing.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ:https://bambbq.live/BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spen
The Real Estate Lawsuit Heats Up: Zillow Claps Back at Compass | The Real Word 371
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss part two of the continuing legal battle between Compass and Zillow, with a new Compass filing that aims to block Zillow from implementing their new listing access standards (LAS). They also review James Dwiggins’ post on a Ricky Carruth podcast interview of Compass President of Growth, Rory Golod.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ:http
Compass Vs. Zillow: The Lawsuit That Could Break The Internet | The Real Word 370
Byron Lazine breaks down the Compass lawsuit against Zillow, explaining the allegations and drawing from recent Instagram posts from CEO Robert Reffkin. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>BAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ <br/>BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ <br/>_______<br/>👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on market
Is 6% Really the Standard? The Truth Behind Agents’ Compensation | The Real Word 369
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss average agent compensation rates, misleading commission claims tied to the NAR settlement, state-by-state commission trends, the shift in brokerage focus toward agent training, and the deeper question of who the real customer is in real estate. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>BAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ <br/>B
$60 Million Wasted? NAR's Marketing & Salary Scandal Exposed | The Real Word 368
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss what the National Association of REALTORS® spent in 2023 on salaries for top executives and independent contractors, including their marketing spend (based on their 2023 tax filing), as well as Byron’s takeaways from the HousingWire Gathering event and the conversations he had there. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:
CNN Contributor Reveals NAR's Catastrophic Misstep | The Real Word 367
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss their takeaways from the NAR midyear conference (with takes on policing hate speech, DEI hiring, and the 3-way agreement), plus the contract lawyer intent on overturning the NAR settlement, the odds of that happening, and what that could mean for the industry. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>_______<br/>👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝
NAR’s Code of Ethics Change: Protecting Values or Controlling Speech? | The Real Word 366
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss proposed changes to the NAR Code of Ethics, an agent who may lose their license over a 9-year-old social media posting of a Bible verse, and Hoby Hanna’s latest comments on NAR’s MLS policy. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>_______<br/>👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you kno
Three 2025 Reports That Could Make or Break Your Real Estate Career | The Real Word 365
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss what the Fed revealed about agent commissions, what Realtor.com’s Site Visitor Survey reveals about buyers, and takeaways from the newest Remodeling Impact report. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine
Howard Hanna CEO Threatens To Abandon MLS Over NAR Fallout | The Real Word 364
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss two Inman headlines on Howard Hanna CEO’s response to NAR’s decision to keep Clear Cooperation but add a “delayed listing” option, as well as his plans for the brokerage. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>🔥BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/<br/>_______<br/>👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard ea
$100K Compass Mistake Goes Viral: What Agents Are Saying Might Surprise You | The Real Word 363
Byron Lazine and Nicole White react to the comments on a BAM Instagram post featuring a clip from the latest Knowledge Brokers Podcast, where they broke down seller Caitlin O. Bigelow’s LinkedIn post about nearly leaving $100,000 on the table by going Compass Exclusive. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx🔥BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spe
Is Zillow’s Off-MLS Ban Causing Real Estate Mayhem? | The Real Word 362
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Errol Samuelson's LinkedIn post on Zillow's new listing access standards, plus reactions from top industry leaders—as well as a new eXp form for sellers—before breaking down what it could mean if a Florida bill, thanks to a recent amendment, shuts down the Florida Real Estate Commission. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx🔥Register for BAM FE
Grant Cardone’s Controversial Take On Mortgages & NAR Reveals What Sellers Want Most | TRW 361
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Grant Cardone clip comparing rent and mortgage payments, NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trends report, Bright MLS research on exclusive listings, and the end of Move’s lawsuit against CoStar. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx🔥Register for BAM FEST: https://nowbamfest.com/ _______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your h
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Part-Time Agents Are Not Disappearing: Why The Industry Got It Wrong | The Real Word 359
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Relitix report pointing to a post-settlement shift, with listings concentrating among high-producing agents; Mike Del Prete’s insights into why casual, part-time agents aren’t going anywhere; and a new Alabama law that allows buyers to tour homes without a contract. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>_______<br/>
FSBO Seller Sparks Debate Against Realtors—Is He Exposing the Truth? | The Real Word 358
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss discuss a New York Times article on buyers and sellers accusing realtors of blocking lower fees, the drama surrounding for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) seller @realtorshateme, and new FSBO portal, Ridley. ]🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the
Rocket’s $1.75B Power Play—Will This Kill Off Real Estate Agents? | The Real Word 357
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss discuss Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Redfin for $1.75 billion, Gary Vee’s answer to agents worried about being replaced by AI, NAR’s CEO meeting the House Speaker, and a bill that could put more homes on the market. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know ne
Zillow Just Escaped a Major Lawsuit—Here’s What It Means for Real Estate | The Real Word 356
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss break down REX's failed appeal in its lawsuit against NAR and Zillow, plus what Keller Williams' sale of its investment stake to Stone Point Capital means for the future of the brokerage.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the tra
Robert Reffkin Verbally Dismantles NAR On Compass Earnings Call | The Real Word 355
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Robert Reffkin calling out NAR policies on the Compass earnings call, a Zillow report on the $1 billion sellers lost by listing homes off the MLS, homebuyers passing up fixer-uppers in favor of move in ready homes, and a script to use in conversations with homeowners about whether to renovate before selling. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bam
Did NAR Spend $86M On Politicians in 2024? | The Real Word 354
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how much NAR spent on lobbying in 2024, the news about HUD firing half its employees — specifically the HUD office functions targeted for mass firings — and an Elon tweet showing the numbers of people in the Social Security database with the death field set to “false.” 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spendi
Homes.com Targets Zillow and Realtor.com With Super Bowl Ad | The Real Word 353
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Super Bowl commercials — specifically one by Homes.com targeting Zillow and Realtor.com and a Super Bowl commercial comeback by Rocket.com — plus a message from Ryan Serhant and a Realtor magazine article on “4 Ways NAR Membership Powers Realtor success.”🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx_______👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard ea
Post NAR Settlement: Have Agents’ Compensation Changed As Much As You Think? | The Real Word 352
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the recovery of real estate commissions (five months after the NAR settlement’s implementation), a broker alleging NAR forced her to pay dues for inactive agents, and CoStar's new Homes.com ad campaign for the Super Bowl. <br/>
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Transparency or Contradiction? NAR CEO Nykia Wright's Latest Statement | The Real Word 351
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR CEO Nykia Wright’s vow of transparency and AREA absorbing an NYC trade group. Plus, a look back at a BAM Interview with NAR President Kevin Sears.
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The Real Story Post-NAR Settlement: A Brighter Path for Brokers? | The Real Word 350
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a broker suing NAR for overreaching, the Supreme Court’s dismissal of NAR’s attempted appeal, agents seeing the bright side of the post-settlement landscape. They also roleplay a conversation involving dual agency and declines in buyer agent commissions. <br/>
🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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NAR Recruits Special Advisor As Agents Start To Flee | The Real Word 349
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss current lawsuits involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as well as the recent appointment of Sherry Chris as special advisor to NAR CEO Nykia Wright...
🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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NAR vs. NYT: The Escalating Battle Agents Need To Know About | The Real Word 348
Byron Lazine and Nicole White recap the year 2024, revisiting the top news surrounding the National Association of Realtors, including the latest NY Times article highlighting political contributions made by the Realtor nonprofit American Property Owners Alliance (APOA). They also take a closer look at recent allegations and industry gossip.
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NAR’s Political Donations Exposed: The Truth Behind The $10 Million Controversy | The Real Word 347
Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down a NY Times article questioning the political neutrality of Realtor nonprofit, American Property Owners Alliance (APOA). They also discuss the DOJ’s decision to drop its antitrust case against RealPage.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Compass Acquires Christie's, Serhant Raises $45M, & Real Estate Settlement Drama | The Real Word 346
Byron Lazine and Nicole White dive into Compass’s groundbreaking acquisition of Christie's, Ryan Serhant’s $45M funding for AI-powered tech innovation, and the latest updates on the real estate settlement appeals. They break down what these developments mean for the real estate industry and the future of agents and brokerages.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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DOJ Drops Bombshell Ahead of NAR Settlement Hearing | The Real Word 345
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest NAR settlement intervention from the Department of Justice (DOJ), today’s settlement hearing, and what they mean for the real estate industry.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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NAR Wastes Millions! NY Times Exposes All | The Real Word 344
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a New York Times article exposing the culture of excess in the National Association of Realtors (NAR), starting with the inflated “volunteer” payments and lavish compensation packages for executive leadership positions.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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NAR NXT Event Sparks Major Controversy Across The Industry | The Real Word 343
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT event as well as major headlines stemming from it, NAR membership, a controversial article from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, and NAR CEO Nykia Wright’s support for a 3-way agreement.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Over 7,000 Real Estate Agents Are Saying THIS About The 2024 Election | The Real Word 342
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 2024 election, a BAM article on how real estate agents are voting this year (sharing the results of polls by The Broke Agent), and Michael Jordan’s response to rumors about a (fake) presidential endorsement.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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20 Opportunities the Real Estate Industry Must Address | The Real Word 341
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the T360 D.A.N.G.E.R. Report published in 2015—with a review of the 10 predictions made—and the new and recently published Opportunity Report, with 20 opportunities for agents, organized real estate, and state regulatory agencies.
Tune in Friday 11/1/24 https://www.youtube.com/ @knowledgebrokerspodcast where T360 CEO Jack Miller will join Byron, Lisa &
NAR Faces Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit Over 'Forced' Membership | The Real Word 340
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania broker over forced NAR membership, Byron's fireside chat with Rob Hahn (aka Notorious ROB) at BAM Mania, and the number one standout in Stefan Swanepoel's Danger Report.
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