The Real Word

The Real Word

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Welcome to The Real Word, hosted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs Byron Lazine and Nicole White. Each week, Byron and Nicole share their word on current industry news, discuss rackets flooding the industry, and shout out a marketeer of the week.

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

The TRUTH About Zillow's ShowingTime Acquisition | The Real Word Episode 237 30.08.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, 'housing recesssion' hype, shrinkflation worries, and consumer struggles with utility bills. Win a 30 Minute Zoom with Byron & Nicole https://bit.ly/WinWithTRW PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. ht...

The WORST Home Appraisal of All Time | The Real Word Episode 236 23.08.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the appraisal process, slashed recruitment incentives, President Biden’s infrastructure bill, and fears around student loan forgiveness. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! :tada: https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! ALSO, for a limited time, we’re giving away two free tickets to the Tom...

Could This IMPLODE The Housing Market? | The Real Word Episode 235 16.08.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss recession and Inman’s “Industry Blueprint for a Changing Market,” along with steep water cuts, teacher shortages, and defunding the police. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! 🎉 https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM...

The Real Estate Partnership SHOCKING The Industry | The Real Word Episode 234 09.08.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Zillow and Opendoor partnership, sinking consumer confidence, and the new third segment: Left-Middle-Right. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! 🎉 https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! ALSO, for a limited time, we’re giving away two free tickets to the Tom Ferry Summit. Enter here to...

Exposing Opendoor's MASSIVE Legal Trouble | The Real Word Episode 233 02.08.2022

Byron Lazine is going solo this week to discuss the FTC crack-down on Opendoor and a misleading report on the 10 states where homes (allegedly) take the longest to sell. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! Stand out as the go-to real estate agent with our easy-to-share blog posts, social...

Did Congress Just DOOM The Housing Market? | The Real Word Episode 232 26.07.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s appeal to Congress and the biggest real estate transactions of 2022. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! 🎉 https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website...

Why Homebuilder Sentiment Is Plummeting, Here's Why | The Real Word Episode 231 19.07.2022

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss plunging homebuilder sentiment and five truths every agent should know about the shifting market. Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! 🎉 https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 OFF! Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Conn...

Why 60,000 Home Buyer Contracts Were Cancelled In June | The Real Word Episode 230 12.07.2022

Byron and Nicole discuss homebuyers canceling deals, the high cost of moving, and being a finalist for the Inman Innovator Awards 2022. Tomo Lock & Shop lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 120 days while you find a home. If rates fall, you can lower your rate via a one-time float down. Learn More Here ➡️ https://go.hellotomo.com/lockandshop Join us in August at the biggest party ever at...

8 Mistakes Agents Must Avoid | The Real Word Episode 229 05.07.2022

Byron and Nicole discuss the biggest agent mistakes, preparing for a recession, and Colin Schindler’s viral Blink 182 parody. Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://go.hellotomo.com/lockandshop Join us in August at the biggest party ever at the Tom Ferry Success Summit! ➡️ https://bit.ly/TF-BAM-Summit2022 Use code PR-BAM-SUMMIT for $100 O...

Bidding Wars Have Driven Up Rents THIS MUCH | The Real Word Episode 228 28.06.2022

Renters join the bidding war, the housing market impacts global commerce, and content creators cash in on Zillow listings. Byron and Nicole discuss. Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here :arrow_right: https://bit.ly/TryTomopod Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnIX... Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn C...

Fannie Mae's SHOCKING 2023 Housing Prediction | The Real Word Episode 227 21.06.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://go.hellotomo.com/lockandshop This week on The Real Word podcast, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae’s downgraded home sales expectations, along with seven things every agent should do as summer 2022 kicks off, and seven things that need to decrease for your business to grow. Subscribe t...

Will Mortgage Rates IMPLODE The Housing Market? | The Real Word Episode 226 14.06.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/TryTomopod Byron and Nicole break sit down to discuss the surge in mortgage rates and what that means for the housing market, why wealthy homebuyers are stepping away from the US market right now and what the best platform is to stay connected with potential clients. Subscribe to BAM Newslette...

The TV Show Changing An ENTIRE Housing Market | The Real Word Episode 225 10.06.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/TryTomopod Byron & Nicole sit down to discuss how Real estate agents received billions in PPP loans during the pandemic, Housing Wealth Gaining $1.2 Trillion Dollars and how native Montana residents may be getting priced out of the market all because of the hit TV show. Subscribe to BAM Newsle...

The Shifting Real Estate Market | The Real Word Episode 224 31.05.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/TryTomopod Byron and Nicole break sit down to discuss the recent jump in the number of home listings, how joining a mastermind helped a team close 13,400 transaction sides and a brand new book by best selling author Chris Smith all about helping you crack the code to more conversions. Subscrib...

The Truth About Real Estate Reality TV | The Real Word Episode 223 24.05.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/TryTomopod On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss a debate between @Ryan Serhant and Bess Freedman over Real Estate Reality TV and it's effect on the industry, a google trends spike in people searching for "Housing Bubble" and finally NAR rebranding it's annual event to "NXT". Subscribe to...

Tom Ferry's Advice to Agents on Housing Bubble, Politics and Marketing | The Real Word Episode 222 17.05.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://hellotomo.com/?utm_source=other_campaign&utm_campaign=bam&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_term=0&utm_content=podcast_general On this episode, Byron and Nicole are joined by Tom Ferry to discuss if we are in a housing bubble, Politics and his favorite marketeers. Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl....

Exposing Realtor Association Spending Habits | The Real Word Episode 221 10.05.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://hellotomo.com/?utm_source=other_campaign&utm_campaign=bam&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_term=0&utm_content=podcast_general On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss a $10 fee hike by Nation Association of Realtors and how much of that is going to the 7 figure salary of their CEO. Rounding out the episod...

Fate of Housing Market in Fed's Hands | The Real Word Episode 220 03.05.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://hellotomo.com/?utm_source=other_campaign&utm_campaign=bam&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_term=0&utm_content=podcast_general On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss New listings and interest rate lock ins, CoStar eyeing 'ambitious' investment in residential following banner Q1 as well as a style of Tikt...

The Class Action Lawsuit Threatening All Realtors | The Real Word Episode 219 26.04.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://hellotomo.com/?utm_source=other_campaign&utm_campaign=bam&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_term=0&utm_content=podcast_general On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss a massive class action lawsuit that puts agents commission in jeopardy, Zillow adjusts it's forecasts, and Ryan Serhant comments on your br...

Shocking Future Housing Market Expectations Revealed by Household Survey | The Real Word Episode 218 19.04.2022

Tomo will close 98% of loans on time - the industry average is just 40% Learn More Here ➡️ https://hellotomo.com/?utm_source=other_campaign&utm_campaign=bam&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_term=0&utm_content=podcast_general On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss the perception of future house prices and interest rates from both a Buyers and Builders perspective as well as agents using "Closing Guara...

How Floor Plans Became ILLEGAL | The Real Word Episode 217 13.04.2022

On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss a court battle between NAR and the supreme court, whether or not banning foreign buyers will lower home prices and an April fools listing prank with a massive price tag! Sign up for Real Estate Email Marketing with BombBomb: https://bombbomb.grsm.io/realword Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealWord?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with By...

Exposing the Economics Shock Hitting the Housing Market | The Real Word Episode 216 05.04.2022

On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss The economic shock hitting the housing market, increased home offer competition and Home Features That Boost the Sales of your home. Sign up for Real Estate Email Marketing with BombBomb: https://bombbomb.grsm.io/realword Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealWord?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com...

Tom Ferry's Advice for Brand Building in 2022 | The Real Word Episode 215 31.03.2022

On this episode, Byron and Nicole are joined by special guest Tom Ferry to discuss home buying trends, one stop real estate shopping and the future of the 30 year fixed. Sign up for Real Estate Email Marketing with BombBomb: https://bombbomb.grsm.io/realword Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealWord?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Inst...

The Most Popular Time to Search for Homes | The Real Word Episode 214 22.03.2022

On this episode, Byron and Nicole discuss The Most Popular Time to Search for Homes, the savagely unhealthy housing market and why the housing market is so competitive. Sign up for Real Estate Email Marketing with BombBomb: https://bombbomb.grsm.io/realword Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealWord?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Insta...

New Bill that could DESTROY Homeownership | The Real Word Episode 213 15.03.2022

Byron and Nicole discuss the flaws in California’s new potential law which makes it harder for homeowners to sell their house in the first few years of owning it. The second segment addresses housing wealth over the last decade and how to make a greater profit. Lastly, the duo praises Walmart for deciding to join the real estate game. Racket 1: California is looking to release a law that taxes hou...

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