The Real Word

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...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss reported abuse of buyer representation forms in Colorado, a deleted Ricky Carruth post on agent compensation and eXp changes, and the results of the latest BAM-1000watt Agent Sentiment Survey. 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/p...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss changes to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) listing agreement following a DOJ inquiry, the DOJ’s continuing investigation into NAR, and a Wall Street Journal article on the DOJ question: “Does the landmark real estate sentiment go far enough?” Join us tomorrow for BAM BBQ! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-b-b-q/ Join us at BAM Mania! The Mu...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White respond to YouTube comments on last week’s episode and discuss the newest report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on the C.A.R. Proposed Listing Agreement. Watch last week’s episode for Byron’s and Nicole’s response to the C.A.R. Buyer Representation Agreement and the CFA report on the same: https://youtu.be/QVHZ1Sban2g BAM BBQ: https://brokeagentmedia.lp...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a “buyer beware” press release from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on California Association of Realtors’ (CAR) buyer representation agreement, a Notorious ROB article on the CAR agreement, as well as eXp's exemplary buyer agency agreement form and toolkit, and Connecticut's one-page agreement. Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estat...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Clever Real Estate survey revealing agent and consumer views on upcoming changes to the real estate commissions structure, along with what real estate coach Tom Ferry means when he describes the NAR settlement as a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your an...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR's statement that their proposed settlement eliminates steering, as well as remarks by plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark, and a related article by Notorious R.O.B. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Ev...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the rise of commission sharing sites—specifically Nesthook.com and Listingsplit.com—the acquisition of Xome (DIY sales platform) by Mr. Cooper Group, and how Xome compares to Opendoor 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estat...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s request for a rehearing on the DOJ investigation ruling, comments made by the DOJ on the NAR settlement, why ultimately it doesn’t matter what the DOJ does, and what it means to be an agent of change in the industry’s new era. 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 revisit the Zillow non-exclusive home touring agreement, review a Jared James video, and respond to more comments and questions from real estate agents. Watch the Part 1 Real Word episode (#317) on the Zillow touring agreement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx9BSOUMozU&t=22s Watch Part 2 (Episode #318): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6gD3rWIrg 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White respond to comments on last week’s episode covering Zillow’s non-exclusive touring agreement and discuss why, ultimately, what matters is not what agents are used to or what they prefer but what the consumer wants—and the right question for agents to ask. Watch last week's episode of The Real Word (#317) to hear Byron's and Nicole's response to Zillow'...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s non-exclusive touring agreements, what each one likes and doesn't like about the from, and the NAR practice changes set to go into effect August 17, 2024. 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 marke...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss last week’s unfiltered BAM interview with NAR president Kevin Sears, Inman’s survey asking agents if NAR is good for the industry, and 55,000 home sellers receiving a refund from Opendoor. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! BAM Webinar—Keep Your Clients for Life: htt...

Byron and Nicole break down the latest trends in real estate training, discussing the importance of ethical practices and agent management. They delve into the effectiveness of training, the ethics of accepting gifts, and how feeling appreciated can impact business relationships. They also explore the practicalities of fee structures and the strategic silence of corporations on agent counts. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the green light for the DOJ’s continued investigation into NAR commission rules, a timeline of facts, and a related article by Notorious ROB. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! BAM Camp D.C. → Early Bird Pricing extended! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp-dc...