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The Real Word 428 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

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

New Agent Survey Reveals A Major Shift Toward Buyers | The Real Word 423
New Agent Survey Reveals A Major Shift Toward Buyers | The Real Word 423 Oct 6, 2026 00:25:43 Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate agent survey showing buyers gaining leverage, declining agent confidence, home price expectations, and the strategies agents need in today's housing market. They break down listing strategy, seller conversations, real estate teams, and how instant cash offers can create more opportunities.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.
Compass Gives MLSs 30 Days To Block Recruiting Data Feeds | The Real Word 422
Compass Gives MLSs 30 Days To Block Recruiting Data Feeds | The Real Word 422 Sep 29, 2026 00:20:58 Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Compass International Holdings taking aim at MLS data being used by recruiting technology companies and what the move says about the battle for agent retention, data, and control in real estate. Plus, they break down why teams remain one of the most valuable pieces of the industry and what tighter data restrictions could mean for agents and consumers.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞
Zillow Execs Hit With Lawsuit Over Redfin Deal & $81M In Stock Sales | The Real Word 421
Zillow Execs Hit With Lawsuit Over Redfin Deal & $81M In Stock Sales | The Real Word 421 Sep 15, 2026 00:23:16 Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the $81 million in Zillow insider stock sales now under scrutiny, the shareholder lawsuit behind the allegations and why the timing alone may not tell the full story. They also unpack the FTC’s response to the Redfin rental deal, the two camps of agents when it comes to Zillow, and why the next wave of portal and brokerage partnerships could face a much toughe
Compass & NWMLS Settle Lawsuit With New “First Look” Status | The Real Word 420
Compass & NWMLS Settle Lawsuit With New “First Look” Status | The Real Word 420 Sep 8, 2026 00:21:39 Byron Lazine discusses the Compass and NWMLS settlement, the new 21-day First Look listing status, and what the changes mean for buyers, sellers, and agents. He breaks down why First Look is different from Coming Soon, and the risks agents need to explain before sellers choose how to bring a home to market.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:Tired of spending your h
A New Survey Just Exposed Real Estate’s Biggest Problem | The Real Word 419
A New Survey Just Exposed Real Estate’s Biggest Problem | The Real Word 419 Sep 1, 2026 00:29:10 Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why agent professionalism has become a bigger concern for brokers than affordability and AI, and what that says about the future of the real estate industry. They also break down training and competency standards, broker accountability, how social media is shaping the reputation of agents, and what professionals need to do to prove their value to consumers.BAM
Zillow Just Announced Brands Can Reach Its Home Shoppers On Pinterest | The Real Word 418
Zillow Just Announced Brands Can Reach Its Home Shoppers On Pinterest | The Real Word 418 Aug 18, 2026 00:25:15 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
New AI Survey Says 100% AI Adoption Could Crush Small Brokerages | The Real Word 417 Aug 11, 2026 00:24:19 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
Ivy Zelman’s Big Warning About Housing Supply Aug 10, 2026 00:37:08 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
Howard Hanna CEO Challenges NAR Over The Realtor Title | The Real Word 416 Aug 4, 2026 00:21:06 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
NAR Just Announced Major Changes For Realtors In Q2 Update | The Real Word 415 Jul 28, 2026 00:24:34 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
NAR’s New AI Rollout Sparks Debate Over Monitoring Realtor Conduct | The Real Word 414 Jul 21, 2026 00:23:35 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
CNBC’s "Worst" State Rankings Causes Uproar In The Real Estate Industry | The Real Word 413 Jul 14, 2026 00:24:02 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

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