The Real Word

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. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! 👉BAM Pro Bowl: https://bamprobowl.com/ _______ 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spe...

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 Use discount code REALWORD...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______ 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned m...

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. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/page...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______ 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: T...

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 Use di...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing y...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! ____...

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 Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢...

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 & T...

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. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year–with a special offer just for Real Word viewers like you: https://bammania.com/real-wo...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Park City Board of Realtors’ decision not to enforce NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy and a statement from Zillow president Susan Daimler defending the policy and arguing for its preservation. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year–with a special offer just for Real Word viewers like you: https://bammania.com/real-word-offer 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss new NAR consumer guides on the MLS and seller concessions—and a sample buyer agreement contract from Tanya Monestier (the same law professor who authored multiple reports for the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year–with a special offer just for Real Word viewers like you: https://bammania.co...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the recently finalized acquisition of REcolorado MLS and the questions it raises about data ownership, along with Notorious ROB's take on the Participation Agreement—plus newly ID’d opt-ins contributing $30M to the NAR settlement fund. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year–with a special offer just for Real Word viewers like you:...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the debate over NAR’s new consumer guides and the judge’s decision to deny the motion for preliminary injunction filed by Move, Inc. in its data theft lawsuit against CoStar Group. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/ 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscri...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Sitzer/Burnett attorneys’ request for $226M in compensation for hours worked and out-of-pocket expenses, a Ryan Serhant interview, and an update on NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/ 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subs...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, the impact of the policy on agents and consumers, comments from eXp CEO Leo Pareja, and a Redfin report on commissions. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/ 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Landian—a new startup co-founded by Josh Sitzer, the same Sitzer in Sitzer/Burnett, to give consumers the option of paying a flat fee for the services of a licensed real estate agent—and how Redfin is reacting to the news. Byron Lazine's New Agent Training Program: https://bamx.ai/byron-lazines-new-agent-training-program Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Atte...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Home vs NAR antitrust lawsuit, the DOJ lawsuit against RealPage for alleged rent price fixing, and a lawsuit filed by eight Realtors against Move (Realtor.com parent company) for allegedly selling fake leads. Byron Lazine's New Agent Training Program: https://bamx.ai/byron-lazines-new-agent-training-program Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Es...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Michael Ketchmark’s warning to the real estate industry, the cost of getting creative on the MLS, Nykia Wright’s appointment as permanent CEO of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Cassina Group's antitrust lawsuit against NAR (filed and withdrawn the same day), and the July 2024 Agent Movement Index report (Relitix). Byron Lazine's New Ag...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new Michigan antitrust lawsuit against NAR and state/local Realtor associations. They also address the increase in NAR's membership since the settlement. And they answer the question, "If you could get out of NAR today, would you?" Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania...

Byron Lazine takes you through the eXp seller toolkit and reviews NAR’s new consumer-focused resources. He also revisits last week’s KBP conversation on Zillow’s state-specific touring agreements. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/ 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code R...

Special guest Ricky Carruth joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss last week’s Real Word episode, the BAM breaking interview with eXp CEO Leo Pareja, CRMLS removing seller concession fields, extreme actions by the DOJ, and what agents should be doing 19 days away from August 17. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania...

Rumors about changes in commission-sharing practices at eXp have been circulating online this week. Today, eXp CEO Leo Pareja joins Byron Lazine on this BAM Breaking Live to set the record straight. Pareja will explain how the brokerage is responding to the NAR settlement and the changes it will implement by August 17th. Tune in to hear it straight from the source. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-A...