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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...

Real Word Confessionals: the questions that never get asked, to tell the story that is seldom told. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTM...​ On the second episode, Byron Lazine and Nicole White talk with Jill Biggs of the Jill Biggs Group in Hoboken, NJ. Tune in to her answers to these five questions: - What’s something that overwhelms you? - What do you think...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss when the market is expected to cool down, a neighbor’s listing that revealed a roaming cat, and how landlords are dealing with the eviction ban. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: With properties receiving numerous offers, people are wondering when the market...

Real Word Confessionals: the questions that never get asked, to tell the story that is seldom told. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTM...​ On the second episode, Byron Lazine and Nicole White talk with Zachary Foust of Loft Realty based in Delaware. Zachary Foust is absolutely killing it on social media, capitalizing on the TikTok algorithm and he shares his...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings, and who's crushing TikTok.  Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 Racket 1: Will real estate agents remain independent contractors? https://www.inman.com/2021/03/16/is-independent-...

Real Word Confessionals: the questions that never get asked, to tell the story that is seldom told. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ?sub_confirmation=1 On the premiere episode, Byron Lazine and Nicole White talk with two powerhouse (and hilarious) content creators in the real estate industry: Eric Simon and Matt Lionetti. You probably kn...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss rising rent prices, alternative home financing, and how Matt Lionetti stands out from the crowd. Racket 1: Rent prices continue to rise, even throughout the pandemic. What does this mean for the housing market? https://www.inman.com/2021/03/16/rent-prices-continue-to-soar-across-us-corelogic/ Racket 2: Home financing is changing. Are the alterna...

Opendoor's Expansion Plans, Google Alerts + Viral Listings | The Real Word 164 This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business, and a viral listing. Racket 1: Opendoor plans to double its total markets in 2021, and that’s just a start to their expansion plans: https://www.inman.com/2021/03/04/opendoor-reveals-ambitious-expansion-plan...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Zillow’s Shareholder Letter, Compass acquisitions, and direct mail. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ Racket 1: The Zillow Shareholder Letter is further proof that the single agent is dead. https://s24.q4cdn.com/723050407/files/doc_financials/2020/q4/Exhibit-99.3.pdf Racket 2: Compass ha...

Instashowing vs. ShowingTime, Redfin acquires RentPath + Kardashian-West Assets | The Real Word 162 This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the new showing platform Instashowing, Redfin’s acquisition of RentPath, and the Kim Kardashian - Kayne West divorce. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ Racket 1: Since Zillow acquired Show...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Brad Inman’s reaction to Zillow acquiring ShowingTime, buyer’s regret during the health crisis, and fair housing policy regarding buyer letters. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ Racket 1: Everyone is talking about Zillow’s latest acquisition, including Brad Inman. He calls on people to...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, Grant Cardone’s partnership with eXp Realty, and how The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance relates to real estate. Subscribe to The Real Word Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTMiZF0wRlmME_ap5EqfnQ Racket 1: Zillow made their biggest move to date with the acquisition of ShowingTime. What does this mea...