The Real Word

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss agent comments about Zillow Unlock from episode 095, security issues with Opendoor listings, and T360’s 2019 Q3 Highlights.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: We dive into some of the discussions agents started having about Zillow Unlock from episode 095. Watch now: bit.ly/therealword095 Racket 2: An Opendoor listing i...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss what went on at Zillow Unlock and Rich Barton’s explanation of what Zillow Offers is providing clients.  Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Byron shares his three main takeaways from Zillow Unlock in Las Vegas. Read more about what Zillow CMO, Aimee Johnson, said at the event: bit.ly/zillowcmo Racket 2: Rich Bart...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss some of the top problems in the real estate industry, the American Dream Mall’s main attraction, and the new bridge loan program with Compass.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: This Inman article discusses some of the most significant issues in real estate today, including agent cutting. Read more here: bit.ly/agentcu...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a CEO who is embarrassed by tech investments, an iRenting startup, and Bieber’s Marketeer move.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Softbank CEO states he is embarrassed by past tech investments. This article started a debate between Byron and Compass friends. Read it here: bit.ly/ceoembarassed Racket 2: Will iRenting b...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discussed untested novelties in real estate, the future for home flippers, and a Marketeer who goes nostalgic.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Real Estate innovations, including Zillow iBuyer, change how the industry works. Which ones are untested? Read more here: bit.ly/realestatenovelties Racket 2: Remodeling costs are ri...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss rules for pricing properties, Compass, WeWork, and Zillow.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Are the rules for pricing properties changing? According to this article, prices should end in multiples of $10K. Read more here: bit.ly/pricingproperties Racket 2: Will Compass become a publicly-traded company or follow the s...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole share their thoughts on open houses, the best time of year to buy a home, and the iPhone 11.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Are open houses worth your time? Byron and Nicole discuss the value of both mega open houses and regular weekend open houses. Read more: bit.ly/areopenhousesworthit Racket 2: Some say this week is the...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White take a quiz to see if they are ready to exit real estate (hint: they have some work to do). They also discuss Offerpad’s new program to expedite closings, and new rules for marketing luxury properties.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Are you psychologically ready to leave real estate? Take this quiz on Inman to...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their thoughts on the relationship between Wall Street and Real Estate, places charging high game day rents, and a listing video that helped close a record sale.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: The relationship between Wall Street and Real Estate is a rocky one, according to Brad Inman. Read more here: bi...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their thoughts on Redfin publishing buyer agent commissions, agents leaving Coldwell Banker, a Marketeer and a Not-so Marketeer. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Redfin is now publishing buyer agent commissions with its listings. Is this transparency a benefit? Read more here: bit.ly/publishedcommissions Ra...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the resale of “Fixer Upper” houses, a Beverly Hills agent accused of burglarizing homes, and agents who find homes for puppies (as well as people). Subscribe to our channel: hbit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Chip and Joanna’s “Fixer Upper” is massively popular, making homeowners believe they can mark up the price when they list th...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss two rackets and this week’s Marketeer.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: With talk about a recession looming, agents and clients alike are wondering what will happen to property prices. Byron and Nicole take a look at the data from the past four recessions and discuss how a recession differs from a housin...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why Zillow is not in trouble despite losing money on homes sold, why iBuyer platforms cost sellers money, and Oregon’s stance on single-family zoning.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Zillow lost $2,916 on every home it sold in Q2, on average. But this is a small price to pay for what they are gaining. R...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new lawsuit against NAR, real estate coaching, and homebuilders entering rent-only communities.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: A former RPR property database contractor is suing NAR. Is NAR spending too much time and money on building software? bit.ly/narcontractorlawsuit Racket 2: Is real estate coa...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Amazon’s partnership with Realogy, the accuracy of Zillow Zestimates, and the top cities for bachelors. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: It was only a matter of time. Amazon and Realogy have partnered up to introduce TurnKey, a new platform for buyers. Learn more about the partnership here: bit.ly/amazona...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the bold statement made by Baird & Warner CEO, a big shift in numbers for millennial homeowners, and the remaining podcast reviews.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Steve Baird, CEO of the 160-year-old brokerage based in Chicago, made a bold statement: ‘The buyer should pay the buyer agent.’ We wonder ho...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the lawsuit Realogy filed against Compass, an iBuyer partnership between Redfin and Opendoor, and a bad market shift for buyers. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Realogy filed a complaint against Compass over unfair business practices and illegal schemes. Are there too many assumptions in this lawsuit? bi...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the downfall of Purplebricks, life outside of real estate, and a review of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: The US market officially broke Purplebricks. Former employees speak about the downfall here: bit.ly/usbrokepurplebricks Racket 2: Real estate agents often feel like...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White review three nominees from the Inman Innovator Awards finalists. Listing Bits with Greg Robertson: bit.ly/listingbitspodcast 
 Gradually...Then, suddenly! With Russ Cofano: bit.ly/graduallysuddenlypodcast 
 Kevin and Fred’s NEXT LEVEL Podcast: bit.ly/kevinfredpodcast Find the full list of finalists here: bit.ly/inmaninnovatorlist Connect wi...

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a future housing shortage, a summer checklist for luxury agents, and podcast reviews.  
 Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe 
 Racket 1: In a “homebody era,” some people are predicting there will be a housing shortage for years. Read the article here: bit.ly/homebodyhousingshortage 
 Racket 2: Byron and Nicole take a...

This week on the real word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new amendments to the Realtor lawsuit, moving away from single-family zoning, and a house without a front door. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: The major class-action lawsuit against NAR, Realogy, KW, RE/MAX, and more has new amendments. Read what is new: bit.ly/relawsuittakesnewturn More on the laws...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their word on current industry real estate topics and news. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Exciting news this week, as Byron and Nicole learned The Real Word is a 2019 Inman Innovator Award finalist! Let us know in the comments if you think The Real Word should win :) Read more about the Inman Innovator Awards: bit.ly/inmaninnovator...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their "word" on current industry real estate topics and news. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Real estate investors can hire drivers to look for leads on investment properties. Drivers pin properties with the potential for investors. Read more here: bit.ly/uberdriversfliphomes Racket 2: The future of real estate is a consumer-based m...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their "word" on current industry real estate topics and news. Racket 1: With an aging population, homeownership is likely to rise. Will people living longer and more millennials buying create the perfect storm for homeownership? Read more here: bit.ly/homeownershiprising Racket 2: As the wealthy move out of Northern States, Florida is benefitting from top econom...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White share their "word" on current industry real estate topics and news. Racket 1: Just two months after partnering up, RE/MAX and Redfin have ended their deal. This came after Redfin announced their new Redfin Direct Service that will let consumers make offers without an agent. Read more here: bit.ly/endofpartnership Racket 2: Do you live in one of the best places to be a...