The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss real estate head counts under pressure, Barbara Corcoran’s comments on the NAR settlement, and the Kevin Sears interview with Jared James—before roleplaying how to discuss the NAR settlement when the topic comes up in conversation. 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 discuss the terms of the NAR settlement, the brokerages (and agents) left out, an article by Rob Hahn aka Notorious ROB, and commission lawsuit plaintiffs seeking $4.7 billion from HomeServices of America. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! LIVE Knowledge Brokers Panel: The...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how much the National Association of Realtors (NAR) paid its executives and independent contractors in 2022, NAR’s Hulu series, and the request by law firms for the Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs for $82M in attorney fees from the settlement payout. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual s...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) full consumer ad campaign, the Connecticut Realtors' SuperBowl commercial, NAR’s First-Time Buyer TV series, and the difference between NAR’s campaign and Homes.com’s Super Bowl ads 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a proposal from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to put an end to seller-paid commissions for buyer agents and a response from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Watch the Real Word episode 308 with Notorious ROB, “Ketchmark vs Lamacchia Commission Lawsuit Debate: Notorious R.O.B. Speaks Out”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ihm7BX2g08 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫...

Rob Hahn, aka Notorious ROB, joins Byron Lazine to discuss the HousingWire “debate” between Michael Ketchmark and Anthony Lamacchia, its possible impact on NAR and the outcome of Sitzer/Burnett (and copycat lawsuits), and their reactions to a Super Bowl commercial. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Take...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the NAR interim CEO’s video to “set the record straight,” the Keller Williams $70 million settlement, the HomeServices petition to the Supreme Court, and an update on real estate portal wars with the Sistrix Index Watch. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Join us tom...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Real Estate News report, conflicting traffic data (ComScore vs Google Analytics), and comments from three CEOs on portal wars. 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 marketing you know never makes it past the...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new national association for real estate agents co-founded by Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky—the American Real Estate Association or A.R.E.A.—the challenge of creating a new national listing service, and one leader both Haber and Umansky should be talking to as they iron out the details for NAR’s first national competitor. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https:...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a video message by new NAR President Kevin Sears and a new (third) study by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on the “surfeit of real estate agents," the real issue behind lower-quality service and what it will take to raise the bar. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subsc...

Jason Haber, founder of the NAR Accountability Project, joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss Tracy Kasper’s resignation as NAR president, the annual decline in NAR membership, the #1 reason people join NAR, how Nykia Wright is doing as interim CEO, the future of the National Association of Realtors, and what agents should be doing right now. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen....

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the future of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), what they expect for the organization in 2024, and key NAR-related takeaways from the BAM-1000Watt agent sentiment survey for October 2023. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code "FROSTY" for 25% off your annual subscription or your first month of membership....

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Grant Cardone "Renter Nation" TikTok where he suggests the possibility of 40-, 50-, 60-, and even 100-year mortgages in our lifetime. Byron and Nicole react to Cardone's video, addressing the question of whether homeowners really own their homes and tying in available data on average mortgage length. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/sub...

Filming the 300th episode in their new development at 66 High Street, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss whether agents are entitled to 1.5% of Toll Brothers and Ken Pozek’s response to a Rick Palacios Tweet before delving into some of the podcast’s most memorable moments and answering questions from the live sit-in audience. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise stepping away from NAR, an approximate trial date for the Moehrl commission trial, and consumers rooting for a housing market crash. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down an email from CoStar CEO Andy Florance, sending a clear message to Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off your subscription! Sale ends Friday, 11/30, and membership cost doubles on December 1st. Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/a...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a video message from NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright, NAR’s lobbying spend in 2022, Michael Ketchmark’s close ties with the DOJ and his upcoming appearance at Inman Connect, and the #CancelInman movement. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube c...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss comments on the New York Times’s coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, NAR President Tracy Kasper’s message about an appeal, and another lawsuit being filed against the industry—this one by home buyers. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTub...

On this special episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss yesterday’s verdict announcement for the Sitzer/Burnett trial, reactions from real estate professionals, what we can expect, and what it means for the real estate industry. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Week 1 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, defendant testimonies for Days 6 and 7 (Week 2), an article criticizing Mike Ferry training scripts, red herrings, and a poll on what a plaintiff victory could mean for buyer agent commissions. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Su...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Sitzer/Burnett trial and jury selection, the opportunity this trial represents for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a Notorious R.O.B. Tweet, the potential cost of a ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, and a misleading Wall Street Journal editorial. Tell us your thoughts on NAR in this 3-minute survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/bd78433b-8053-...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the terms of the Anywhere and RE/Max settlements, NAR’s reversal on zero-percent buyer agent commission, NAR membership in the next 12–24 months, and what it will mean for businesses that depend on NAR’s chokehold on the industry. Tell us your thoughts on NAR in this 3-minute survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/bd78433b-8053-4afc-bb00-8e92882e6aa5 Join us fo...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman’s statement announcing the company’s decision to leave NAR, the reasons behind this move, Zillow’s all-in support of NAR, Realtor.com’s stance, and some interesting comments on the @nowbam Instagram. Watch episode #289 with Rob Hahn aka Notorious R.O.B.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDI7SZctMUg Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.u...

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss an anonymous letter from NAR staff sent to NAR leadership with a list of demands—and Tracey Kasper’s response---as well as NAR's removal from the Great Place to Work list. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your fir...

Notorious R.O.B. joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss two Realtor association scandals, the possible impact of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements on the industry, the NAR membership requirement, and the possibility of buyer commission financing by the FHFA. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! F...