The Real Word

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the rise of consumers using iBuyers, American view of homeownership, and the Keller Williams consumer app.  
 Racket 1: The iBuyer segment is growing rapidly. This OfferBarn software helps agents compare iBuyer offers for clients: bit.ly/compareibuyers.  
 Mike DelPrete’s State of the Industry Report: bit.ly/stateofindustryreport   Racket 2: Ame...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a Millennial mistake, the Keller Williams profit share program, and tik tok. Racket 1: What is the number one mistake made by Millennials? This self-made millionaire says it’s not buying a home: bit.ly/rw_selfmademillionaire Racket 2: Keller Williams is ending its profit share program for agents who join after April 1st: bit.ly/kwendsprogram Mar...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a trending shift in real estate, Zillow’s latest venture, and how to make sure your marketing complies with the code of ethics. Racket 1: Will brokerages be turning toward an employee model? bit.ly/reemployee Racket 2: Zillow is officially a licensed brokerage in New York. What does this mean for agents? bit.ly/zillowisabrokerage Racket 3: Being...

Kathy Elson, CEO of Connecticut’s statewide SmartMLS, joins Byron and Nicole on The Real Word this week. They discuss the new Clear Cooperation Policy, who it affects, and Kathy answers some questions about the new rule.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Kathy Elson: facebook.com/kathy.elson linkedin.com/in/kathyhelson/ Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how the Clear Cooperation rule will affect flippers, Compass layoffs, and a broker protest.  Racket 1: Investors, builders, and flippers build momentum by documenting their renovations. Will they be able to do this once the Clear Cooperation rule is implemented? bit.ly/mlscooprule Racket 2: Compass is anticipating about 45 layoffs, but has over...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the new MLS Cooperation policy, the rise of co-living, and RE TV - Network. Racket 1: The new Clear Cooperation policy is going into effect on May 1, 2020. How do you feel about the new rule? bit.ly/mlscooprule Racket 2: Co-living may be on the rise. Would you be willing to share communal spaces? bit.ly/riseofcoliving Marketeer: RE TV is helping...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss NAR’s approval of a new plan, services that agents can stop spending money on, and a new theme for an open house.  Racket 1: NAR approves a new Fair Housing Action Plan, focusing on training for agents: bit.ly/narapproves Racket 2: This opinion piece covers 4 things agents should stop spending money on. Do you agree with this? bit.ly/stopspendin...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the best investment of the decade, Dr. Phil’s house for sale, and Ryan Serhant’s shocking offer to agents. Racket 1: Stocks or real estate? This Market Watch article gives a prediction on the single best investment for the next decade: bit.ly/investnextdecade Racket 2: Dr. Phil has a house for sale in LA, and the interior is causing a lot of com...

2019 brought new guests, a first-runner up award, some Marketeers, and plenty of laughs.  What do you want to see in 2020? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram:
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss housing market predictions, industry changes coming in 2020, and a Marketeer who crushes monthly market updates.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Six economists predict the 2020 housing market. Read more here: bit.ly/2020housingpredictions Racket 2: Brad Inman shares his foresight for the real estate industry. What d...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole celebrate 100 episodes with questions from viewers and former guests. Ful the full show, including a take on the newlywed game (Racket style), watch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/therealword100 Thank you to the following who sent in videos for the show! The Broke Agent: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/ Harry Moore: https://www.facebook.com/HarryMoor...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Rich Barton’s dream, an influx of baby boomers selling homes, and a new Marketeer.  Racket 1: Rich Barton discussed Zillow’s vision of creating a home trade-in experience. Read more here: bit.ly/hometradeinzillow Racket 2: With baby boomers expected to sell homes in the coming years, are millennials prepared to buy? bit.ly/babyboomerssellhomes M...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the policy the NAR overwhelmingly approved, the future of open houses, and two new marketeers. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: The Clear Cooperation Policy requires brokers to list properties within one day of marketing to the public. Is this NAR vs. Compass? Check out these links for more info: Inman article: bit.ly...

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Realogy’s decision involving Cartus and Airbnb’s new security measures.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Realogy is set to sell Cartus fro $400M in efforts to streamline the company. How will this affect agents? bit.ly/realogysellscartus Racket 2: A house party shooting is causing Airbnb to make major safety changes....

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...