The Real Word

You may not know it, but feedback doesn’t matter as much as it used to. Byron and Nicole go over how feedback can affect your chances of getting an offer as a buyer or make you look can bad as an agent. Learn about how businesses are resorting to short-term solutions like co-working spaces during covid. Finally, are you guilty of using cliches in a listing copy? Subscribe to The Real Word Channel...

Byron and Nicole go over how the eviction crisis is more click bait than we may think. They also give their thoughts on how HOA and Condo Boards may or may not be better for business. Plus, an MTV show is making a comeback. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: “Eviction Crisis” is an overstatement. https://www.in...

In this episode, Bryon and Nicole go over how Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly in the real estate business, give a list of things to do BEFORE you begin to sell, and receive real estate advice from Kim Kardashian?! Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Lawmakers try to level competition by looking into Zi...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a Black real estate agent handcuffed while showing a home, Zillow sees profits slip, and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Real estate showing gone bad: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-real-estate-agent-clie...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Almost one-third of sellers admit to using spy cams du...

Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello joins Byron and Nicole in this episode of The Real Word Confessionals to discuss work-life balance, the merits of a virtual assistant, and whether or not mayo belongs on Lobster Rolls! Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTM...​ Real Word Confessionals: the questions that never get asked, to tell the story that is seldom told. Liz answers t...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: An email from the Connecticut Association of Rea...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Biden’s executive order, why singles are moving, and Opendoor’s new referral rewards program. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: An executive order from early July could impact licensing and continuing education requirements on a national basis: https://www.i...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss The DOJ withdrawing it's settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the US to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows the majority of real estate listings are lacking Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: The Justice Department backed out last week o...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets, iBuying activity, and Instagram’s new focus. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: With remote life ending for many employers, homebuyers are heading closer to their offices. Will this lead to an increa...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching ‘Coming Soon,’ affordable beach towns, and @rayzorback’s Instagram Reel. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Ohio’s largest MLS gets rid of the ‘Coming Soon’ status: https://www.inman.com/2021/06/24/ohios-largest-mls-ditches-co...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses, and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Blackstone Group Inc. is buying a company that buys and rents single-family homes in a $6 billion deal: https://www.wsj.com/...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole invite Warren Sumner on to discuss the appraisal process, plus Dave Ramsey vs. eXp, and a property website that was awarded a Webby Honoree. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Appraiser Warren Sumner joins us to continue the appraisal discussion from last week’s show...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss racial discrimination in home buying, NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and using TikTok as a real estate agent. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: How can leaders work to eliminate racial discrimination in the home buying process? https://www.housing...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss buying a home sight unseen, cohousing, and how to win bidding wars. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: During the pandemic, buying a home sight unseen became more mainstream. Will it continue? https://www.inman.com/2021/05/29/5-reasons-buying-sight-unseen-isn...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss why millennial homebuyers have regrets, buying leads, and the first property in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Why do millennial homebuyers have regrets about their real estate purchase? https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/17/6...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the latest on NAR’s controversial address proposal, how long the housing shortage will last, and staging in a seller’s market. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: NAR votes to require addresses on MLS listings. How do you feel about this policy? https://www.in...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss NAR’s controversial proposal, the sale of Climbing Arrow Ranch, and an agent who tested out the Knock Home Swap. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: NAR’s proposal to require listings to include a property address upon submission to the MLS moves to the board...

Jeff Mays joins Byron and Nicole in this episode of The Real Word Confessionals to discuss real estate coaching, goal setting, and whether he prefers Android or iOS. Touching on subjects like objection handling and what Jeff considers to be the biggest fault to his success. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTM...​ Real Word Confessionals: the questions that ne...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how increasing lumber costs are affecting buyers, bidding war tactics, and how YouTubers are influencing the housing market. In Racket 1 this week Byron & Nicole discuss how rising lumber costs are soaring for new home builds. This is having a profound effect on not only the new home construction industry but inflation of materials as a whole. R...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market, and Matt Lionetti’s latest video on IG Reels. Racket 1: What homeowners and investors need to know about Biden’s tax proposals: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bidens-proposed-tax-hikes-could-be-a-double-edged-sword-for-real-estate-what-homeowners-...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should be using on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: What is the Climate Real Estate Bubble? https://time.com/5953380/climate-housing-crisis/ R...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic, and videos every agent should make. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: How will changes from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affect those who want to purchase vacation homes? https:...

Tom Ferry, #1 ranked Real Estate Educator by Swanepoel Power 200 and the best-selling author of “Life! By Design” and “Mindset, Model and Marketing!”, joins Byron and Nicole on this week's Real Word CONFESSIONALS! Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTM...​ Real Word Confessionals: the questions that never get asked, to tell the story that is seldom told. Tom ans...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the demand for office space, an end to the NYC exodus, and The Smith Group's new listing video. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: After a year, demand for office space is back to pre-pandemic levels: https://www.globest.com/2021/03/25/suddenly-demand-is-boom...