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. 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 trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/ https://nowbam.com/is-nar-hiding-membership-data/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:53 Intro 02:55 Notorious R.O.B.’s response to the question, “Will 6% commissions end?” 06:21 Amateurs & marginal agents vs. pros (referencing the Swanepoel Danger Report) 14:53 The important takeaway from the U of M event (per Notorious R.O.B.) 16:03 Reddit post from a homebuyer: “Do we tip him?” 18:55 Nicole’s response to that question (“Hey, can I offer you a tip…?”) 21:27 Why has NAR removed its membership data? 26:18 Stay tuned for BAM interviews lined up at T3 Sixty ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam ——— #realestateagents #commissions #nationalassociationofrealtors

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/ BAMfest: A FREE Virtual Festival for real estate agents: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bamfest/ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/new-ruling-by-u-s-court-of-appeals-allows-the-doj-to-reopen-nar-investigation/ https://nowbam.com/what-the-real-estate-industry-can-learn-from-the-doj-lawsuit-against-apple/ https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/dont-call-it-a-comeback-doj-wins Timestamps: 00:00-00:36 Intro 00:37 Racket #1: New Ruling Allows The DOJ To Reopen NAR Investigation 07:40 Racket #2: Don’t Call It A Comeback: DOJ Wins In DC Circuit (Notorious ROB) ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #dojustice #nationalassociationofrealtors #narsettlement

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! BAM Camp D.C. → Early Bird Pricing extended! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp-dc/ BAMfest: A FREE Virtual Festival for real estate agents: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bamfest/ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/real-estate-agent-head-counts-will-pressure-even-commissions-hold-steady https://nowbam.com/why-barbara-corcoran-says-the-nar-settlement-is-not-a-big-deal/ https://nowbam.com/nar-president-kevin-sears-on-nars-decision-to-settle-the-dojs-role-va-buyers-nar-dues/ Timestamps: 00:00-00:39 Intro 00:40 Racket 1: Real Estate Agent Head Counts Will Be Under Pressure 17:40 Racket 2: Barbara Corcoran’s Comments on NAR Settlement 25:08 Racket 3: Kevin Sears Interview With Jared James 31:11 Roleplaying NAR Settlement When Brought Up In Conversation ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #realestateagents #barbaracorcoran #nationalassociationofrealtors

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 NAR Settlement: What agents need to know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qdxi6JJOuM 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowpondering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nar-settlement-agreement-download-2024-03-15-JThompson-NowPondering.pdf https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/second-take-nar-settlement-big-brokerages https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/03/18/plaintiffs-seek-whopping-usd4-7-billion-from-homeservices Timestamps: 00:00–01:22 Intro 01:23 Racket #1: NAR’s Terms For Commission Lawsuit Settlement 02:33 This does NOT end all commission-related lawsuits. 07:41 The formula for opting in, with examples from Rob Hahn (Notorious ROB) 09:09 Notorious R.O.B. “Big Brokerage Club”; Compass looking at $570 Million 13:14 Total Settlement is actually $2.24 Billion 13:31 Racket #2: Plaintiffs Seeking $4.7 Billion From Berkshire Hathaway / HomeServices 15:03 Notorious ROB calls the settlement, “Socialism Realtor-style” 16:53 List of some companies involved in NAR’s terms 17:38 Will excluded brokerages seek their own settlement (apart from NAR)? 25:26 Wednesday’s LIVE Knowledge Brokers panel on the NAR settlement ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #settlement #sitzerburnett

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 subscription! 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/how-much-is-nar-paying-its-executives-and-independent-contractors-a-breakdown-of-compensation-from-2011-2021/ https://nowbam.com/firms-representing-sitzer-burnett-plaintiffs-request-82-million-from-settlement-payout-for-attorney-fees/ Timestamps: 00:00–02:05 Intro 02:05 Racket #1—Nicole’s take on NAR’s Hulu series 04:59 What’s the impact/viewership of this show? 07:56 “Maybe this should have been training—not entertainment…” 10:07 Racket #2—How much NAR is paying executives and independent contractors? 14:19 Hawas Marketing Group (spending on ineffective marketing vs lobbying efforts) 18:58 Racket #3—Law firms for Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs request $82M from settlement payout ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #marketingbudget #sitzerburnett

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! 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.nar.realtor/thats-who-we-r?narmail=CAC3%2F1%2F24&date=03-02-2024&user=4005647&itid=9166647 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB0VHE4Ao-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGz99trkmWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OurYYiwomm8 https://nowbam.com/how-much-is-nar-paying-its-executives-and-independent-contractors-a-breakdown-of-compensation-from-2011-2021/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:15 Intro 01:15 NAR full consumer ad campaign 02:27 NAR’s Friday email to their members (March 1st, 2024 @ 8 pm) 07:27 NAR commercial #1 & reactions from Byron and Nicole 08:58 Commercial #2 (remote property tour) 11:00 Connecticut Association of Realtors Super Bowl commercial 13:30 The Gary Vee 101: “I’d be embarrassed to put that on my social media….” 15:40 Byron’s take on NAR’s First-Time Buyer TV series (in its 4th season on Hulu) 19:59 Comparing the NAR commercials to the Homes.com Super Bowl commercials ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #superbowlcommercial #marketing

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 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 trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/doj-proposes-an-end-to-seller-paid-commissions-for-buyer-agents/# https://www.inman.com/2024/02/23/nar-breaks-silence-on-doj-call-to-decouple-commissions/ Timestamps: 00:00-01:38 Intro 01:39 Topic—DOJ Proposes An End To Seller-Paid Commissions For Buyer Agents 03:06 “Here’s the big takeaway….” 05:36 “It’s not ‘could this happen?’ It’s ‘this is happening’….” 06:49 Nicole on buyers submitting offers asking the seller to pay their agent’s commission 08:57 Stephen Brobeck quote from Inman article (CFA hails DOJ’s proposal & NAR’s response) 18:09 “There are so many additional layers to all this…” 19:01 NAR Pres. Kevin Sears: “The way we operate our business is going to change….” ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #departmentofjustice #nationalassociationofrealtors #commissions

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 the BAM x 1000watt Agent Sentiment Survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/6b0334c1-18e6-4880-8d21-e8d9126e15d8 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Connect with Rob Hahn: https://www.instagram.com/notorious_rob_blog/ Notorious ROB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotoriousROB/featured Notorious ROB Substack: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/ This episode's sources: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/the-law-of-holes https://www.housingwire.com/events/commission-lawsuit-debate/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGz99trkmWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXdoVYOYJhU https://www.rismedia.com/2024/01/29/ketchmark-lamacchia-spirited-debate-both-make-forceful-points/ Timestamps: 00:00-01:45 Intro 01:45 HousingWire “debate” between Michael Ketchmark and Anthony Lamacchia 02:57 Rob’s takeaways from the debate ("It wasn't a debate in any sense of the word...") 06:31 "The personal attacks...that was the worst." 09:32 NAR should publicly distance itself from Lamacchia 14:01 “We need to put this forth…it doesn’t help us to keep arguing…” 25:45 RISMedia panel video 28:12 Notorious ROB Tweets 29:03 “I think Inman, HousingWire, RISMedia…made a massive mistake for putting up Anthony…” 33:06 “Ketchmark is not the lawyer who brought these lawsuits…” 36:00 Super Bowl commercial reaction 37:03 Byron’s problem with this commercial… 37:46 Rob’s opinion on commercial ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #sitzerburnett #superbowlcommercial #debate

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 tomorrow (February 7) for BAM Pro Bowl—a FREE virtual event with Ryan Serhant as the keynote speaker: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-pro-bowl-2024/ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nar-interim-ceo-sets-the-record-straight-on-commissions-rival-associations-and-agent-services/ https://nowbam.com/keller-williams-becomes-the-third-to-settle-in-sitzer-burnett-agrees-to-pay-70-million/ https://www.inman.com/2024/02/05/homeservices-wants-us-supreme-court-to-weigh-sitzer-burnett-case/ https://www.sistrix.com/blog/indexwatch-2023-us-winners/ Timestamps: 00:00-01:43 Intro 01:44 Racket #1—NAR Interim CEO “Sets The Record Straight” On These Three Things 11:44 Racket #2—Keller Williams Settles Sitzer/Burnett 12:35 Racket #3—HomeServices Wants US Supreme Court To Weigh Sitzer/Burnett Case 19:03 Racket #4—Update On Portal Wars: Sistrix IndexWatch ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #sitzerburnett #nationalassociationofrealtors #supremecourt

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 trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/01/26/zillow-retained-its-lead-in-q4-homes-com-came-in-fourth https://www.inman.com/2024/01/25/realtor-com-ceo-loves-heated-competition-with-homes-com/ https://www.inman.com/2024/01/25/compass-ceo-robert-reffkin-comes-out-in-favor-of-homes-com/ https://www.inman.com/2024/01/23/blame-ziltorfin-costar-ceo-says-competitors-souring-industry-rep/ Timestamps: 00:00-01:30 Intro 01:31 Racket #1--Real Estate News Report: Traffic Data from ComScore 08:10 “The battle is between these four…” 11:00 “Nine times out of ten, I’m usually clicking Zillow…” 14:19 “I think it’s going to come down to two…” 14:51 Racket #2—Three CEOs Comment on Portal Wars: “Blame Ziltorfin” 18:37 “We use Google Analytics. And it’s widely accepted as the gold standard…” ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #AndyFlorance #Zillow #googleanalytics

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://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Effortlessly impress and stay top of mind with your entire database of contacts on AUTOPILOT and skyrocket your referral and repeat business → https://remindermedia.com/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/realestate/american-real-estate-association-nar.html?unlocked_article_code=1.P00.BqFp.mb-elwOrIKCn&smid=url-share https://nowbam.com/competition-for-nar-mauricio-umansky-and-jason-haber-team-up-for-an-alternative-organization/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:34 Intro 00:34 Competition for NAR 02:45 Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky have teamed up to create A.R.E.A. 06:28 Details on A.R.E.A. – what it offers & how it differs from NAR 07:50 New national database (National Listing Service/NLS) in lieu of NAR-affiliated MLSs 15:33 The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #mauricioumansky #MLS

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 subscription! 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Effortlessly impress and stay top of mind with your entire database of contacts on AUTOPILOT and skyrocket your referral and repeat business → https://remindermedia.com/ Agent Sentiment Toward NAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ Download the full report from BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/october-2023-agent-sentiment-report?category_id=156975 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/kevin-sears-steps-into-role-as-nar-president https://consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Real-Estate-Report-Part-3-Final.pdf Timestamps: 00:00-01:47 Intro 01:47 Topic #1-New NAR President Kevin Sears Shares Video Message 01:55 Kevin Sear’s Video 07:23 Topic #2-CFA’s Third Study on the “Surfeit Of Agents” 09:37 “Training is the big issue, here….” 11:40 RE/MAX & the motivating power of having “skin in the game” 24:45 We need to raise the bar for real estate agents (to improve overall quality of service) ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.co/ ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #realestateagents #remax

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.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Agent Sentiment Toward NAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ Download the full report from BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/october-2023-agent-sentiment-report?category_id=156975 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Connect with Jason Haber: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhaber/ Jason Haber's website: http://agentsdemandchange.com/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nar-president-tracy-kasper-resigns-amidst-threats-kevin-sears-assumes-immediate-leadership/ https://nowbam.com/nar-reports-the-first-annual-decline-in-membership-since-2012/ Timestamps: 00:00-02:11 Intro 02:11 Tracy Kasper Resigns Amidst Threats 10:12 First Annual Decline In NAR Membership 11:43 The #1 Reason People Join NAR 12:54 Is Nykia Wright Doing A Good Job? 19:40 Michael Ketchmark Mention 22:36 Where We Are Heading? / What Should Agents Do? ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #sitzerburnett #realestateagents

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. Sign up before the sale ends today (January 2, 2024) at 11:59 pm ET. Agent Sentiment Toward NAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ Download the full report from BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/october-2023-agent-sentiment-report?category_id=156975 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ https://nowbam.com/the-future-of-nar-what-lies-ahead-in-2024/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:19 Intro 01:19 #1 — What’s next for NAR? 06:04 Byron’s and Nicole’s NAR predictions for 2024 09:22 #2 — Key takeaways from the BAM-1000Watt agent sentiment survey results ——— BAM PARTNERS Mosaik is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #1000Watt #realestateagents

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/subscribe Use discount code "FROSTY" for 25% off your annual subscription or your first month of membership. Sign up before the sale ends on January 3rd, 2024. Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.tiktok.com/@grantcardone/video/7308915305680620830 https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/average-mortgage-length Timestamps: 00:00–00:58 Intro 00:59 Topic: Grant Cardone Video: Do You Think We Will See A 100 Year Mortgage? 02:21 Grant Cardone “Renter Nation” TikTok 07:55 “Rent the Runway” 13:35 Will we see a 40-, 50-, 60-, and even 100-yr mortgages in our lifetime? 14:50 Average mortgage length is just under 10 years (Rocket Mortgage Pop Up) ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #RocketMortgage #GrantCardone #renternation

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 discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: Toll Brothers audio link (starts at 59:06): https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&t=3546&v=c--fPYQDA_M Rick Palacios Tweets: https://twitter.com/RickPalaciosJr/status/1732568227102986412 Timestamps: 00:00-06:00 Intro: The Real Word’s 300th episode 06:08 Topic #1: How Toll Brothers think about their bottom line 06:48 Tweet from Rick Palacios 07:23 Toll Brothers audio 09:55 Ken Pozek response to Rick Palacios Tweet 25:30 “If you’re that agent… you’re not going out of business.” 27:38 Q&A: “What is the #1 thing you hope people take away from the podcast?” 28:22 “What has been the biggest challenge for you two [with the podcast]?” 29:50 Flashback from early TRW episode w/ The Broke Agent 30:46 “What’s your favorite place you guys recorded The Real Word?” 31:50 “What is the best feedback you’ve received from a listener?” 33:03 “Do you guys have a favorite guest on TRW?” 34:33 “What’s your vision for how the podcast evolves in the next 300 episodes?” ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #realestateagents #podcasting #tollbrothers

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/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/seattle-based-coldwell-banker-franchise-steps-away-from-nar/ https://nowbam.com/judge-sets-moehrl-trial-for-q4-2024-despite-nar-objections/ https://nowbam.com/rooting-for-a-housing-crash-heres-what-your-clients-think-is-coming-in-2024/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:46 Intro 01:49 #1–Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise steps away from NAR 14:58 #2—Judge sets Moehrl trial for Q4 2024 despite NAR objections 21:35 LendingTree survey: 35% of consumers are rooting for a market crash 24:05 Next week’s episode #300 (with a live sit-in audience) ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #housingcrash #realestatenews #coldwellbanker

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/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:22 Intro 01:22 Costar CEO swings back after a “cheap shot” from Realtor.com 03:32 Homes.com had a booth at NAR NXT 04:34 Here’s where Homes.com and portals like Realtor.com or Zillow are very different… 07:11 Here’s the argument against ‘Your listing, your lead.” 08:45 From the email: “Homebuyers prefer Homes.com because…” 11:00 Dual agency: Where each one stands 14:11 “Competitors are lashing out…making false statements against Homes.com.” 14:30 Bob Evans called out for accusing Homes.com of working against real estate agents 15:19 “Homes.com is the most pro-agent portal in the industry…” 16:49 Ketchmark no longer speaking at Inman Connect 19:45 Florance addressing what Realtor.com senior vice president “failed to tell you…” 20:24 The WSJ spin piece that went out on Day 1 of Sitzer/Burnett 22:11 You can’t dispute anything Florance says in his email. 22:43 WSJ article titles and quotes: “...a more economically productive line of work” 26:31 Calling out the Wall Street Journal — and Florance’s response to Realtor.com 29:53 The best CEO in the real estate space 33:41 Episode 300 on December 11th – live audience recording at 66 High Street ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #realtor.com #wallstreetjournal #costar

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 channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: Andrea Brambila Tweet: https://twitter.com/InmanAndrea/status/1725563627149894035 #CancelInman (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cancelinman/ Ken Pozek Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/kenpozek/posts/pfbid02vCzL33E1AC4fVJP9VkKDNzcqm3oBeC7C1mY3ChbQqUVJHqsCRXqMN5KxS2ASQPStl Timestamps: 00:00–01:12 Intro 01:53 The NAR NXT event 03:30 Andrea Brambila NAR tweet & interim CEO Nykia Wright’s video message 10:18 Biggest lobbying spenders in 2022 (w/ NAR at the top) 15:18 Michael Ketchmark, the DOJ, and #CancelInman 18:48 NAR is confident of its appeal 20:21 Why is Michael Ketchmark speaking at Inman Connect? 21:18 “I hate this business model for Inman…” ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #CancelInman #MichaelKetchmark #SitzerBurnett

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 YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nyt-coverage-of-the-sitzer-burnett-verdict-was-the-most-commented-on-article-of-the-day/ https://www.nar.realtor/videos/post-verdict-guidance-from-nar-president-tracy-kasper https://www.housingwire.com/articles/illinois-homebuyers-file-second-commission-lawsuit-and-it-may-be-the-largest-one-yet/ Timestamps: 00:00--01:30 Intro 03:54 Topic #1: Comments on NYT Coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict 13:27 Topic #2: NAR President Tracy Kasper on filing an appeal 20:30 Topic #3: New industry lawsuit filed by home buyers ——— BAM PARTNERS 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200 ——— #Sitzer/Burnett #homebuyers #NAR