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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    NAR Responds: End Of MLS Panic After Redfin & Compass Deal | The Real Word 398

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR reaffirming MLS discretion after the Compass–Rocket/Redfin announcement. They also talked about the potential passage of Washington's private listings bill, SB 6091, and how it could reshape listing transparency for homebuyers and sellers. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 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/nar-reaffirms-mls-discretion-following-compass-redfin-announcement https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/03/06/washington-private-listings-bill-could-soon-be-the-law https://www.zillow.com/news/sb-6091-is-a-win-for-washington-home-buyers-sellers/ —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #RealEstateIndustry #HousingLegislation #MLSUpdates

    32 min

  2. 3 MAR

    Redfin & Compass Strike Historic Deal That Could Be The End Of The MLS | The Real Word 397

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the historic partnership between Compass and Rocket Companies to dramatically expand listing inventory on Redfin, and what it signals for competition, consumer access, and the future of real estate search. 🔑 Become a member of BAMx:https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us 👉 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/compass-and-rocket-partner-to-expand-listings-on-redfin/https://ir.rocketcompanies.com/news-and-events/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Compass-and-Rocket-Form-Historic-Alliance-to-Dramatically-Increase-Home-Listing-Inventory-on-Redfin/default.aspxhttps://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/impact_of_compass-anywhere_merger_on_housing_costs_and_corruption.pdf ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:52 Intro00:55–02:41 Compass and Rocket Partner to Expand Listings on Redfin02:42–03:13 Racket Round03:14–04:52 Q1: How does this change Redfin’s competitive position against Zillow and Realtor.com?04:53–19:23 Q2: What does this do to MLS?19:24–End Q3: Does embedding Rocket Mortgage into the Compass platform create a better experience, or will it be considered steering? 🤝 BAM Partners Zoodealio:Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) →https://www.skool.com/bamx/about Summit VA Solutions:Leverage your business with a real estate-trained Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral Rayse:Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From buyer presentations to client collaboration and closing reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. →https://www.rayse.com/

    29 min

  3. 24 FEB

    $1.6B Investigation: Lawmakers Demand Transparency On Compass–Anywhere Merger | The Real Word 396

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter pressing the DOJ for answers on the Compass-Anywhere merger’s antitrust review and its potential to drive up housing costs and stifle competition in the real estate market. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 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.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/impact_of_compass-anywhere_merger_on_housing_costs_and_corruption.pdf https://www.housingwire.com/articles/real-estate-merger-scrutiny/ —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #HousingMarket #AntitrustWatch #RealEstateMerger

    27 min

  4. 17 FEB

    Dave Ramsey’s $2 Million Housing Plan: A Message For Trump | The Real Word 395

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Dave Ramsey’s proposals to ban institutional investors and raise the capital gains exemption to $2M. During the Racket Round, they challenge the data behind Ramsey's claims and share the exact playbook agents should be using to win listings right now. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 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.instagram.com/p/DUivW9GASAF/ https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/dave-ramsey-trump-housing-inventory-capital-gains-tax/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/stopping-wall-street-from-competing-with-main-street-homebuyers/ https://nowbam.com/trump-announces-steps-to-ban-institutional-investors-from-buying-single-family-homes/ https://nowbam.com/house-passes-bipartisan-housing-package-what-it-means-for-affordability —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #HousingMarket2026 #DaveRamsey #capitalgainstax

    19 min

  5. 10 FEB

    Zillow Wins Early Court Battle Against Compass Over Private Listings | The Real Word 394

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a February 6, 2026 federal court judge’s denial of Compass’s request to block Zillow’s private listing ban. Tune in for the Racket Round where Byron and Nicole discuss the ruling and the biggest questions raised by it. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 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/judge-rejects-compass-bid-to-block-zillows-private-listing-ban/ —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞: Rayse gives agents the tools to make their value undeniable. From Buyers Presentations to client collaboration and Closing Reports, Rayse ensures every effort is seen and every client stays engaged. → https://www.rayse.com/ ——— #ZillowPrivateListings #CompassLawsuit #RealEstateAntitrust

    28 min

  6. 3 FEB

    The Real Reason Zillow & CoStar Are Cutting Back On Spending | The Real Word 393

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss AccountTECH’s latest brokerage profitability report, highlighting a structural shift toward positive EBITDA across the industry. They then examine CoStar’s 2026 outlook and Zillow’s layoffs as real-world examples of cost control driving margins. Join us for BAM Pro Bowl III on Wednesday, February 4: https://nowbam.com/probowl/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ _______ 🔗 This episode's sources: https://accounttech.com/resources/blog/accounttech-research-shows-steady-increase-in-profitable-brokerages/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-workforce-cuts/ https://www.costargroup.com/press-room/2026/costar-group-provides-full-year-2026-and-medium-term-outlook-significant-adjusted —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Zoodealio's cash offer platform is included in your BAMx membership (Over $2300 annual value!) → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral ——— #profitability #CoStar #Zillow

    22 min

  7. 27 JAN

    The $10,000+ Question: Is Real Estate Compensation Inflated? | The Real Word 392

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new CPC report questioning agent commissions after the NAR settlement, claiming most home buyers and sellers are “grossly overpaying” for real estate services and could save around $10K per transaction without sacrificing quality. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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/ Rayse: https://www.rayse.com/ 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ _______ 🔗 This episode's sources: https://consumerpolicy.org/home-buyers-and-sellers-may-save-10000-or-more-on-agent-commissions-without-compromising-service-quality/ https://consumerpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/Dont-Be-Afraid-Of-Low-Fee-Agents-Mark-Nadel-Report-1.26.pdf https://nowbam.com/cpcs-latest-report-says-consumers-are-grossly-overpaying-on-agent-commissions/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nar-settlement-legal-challenge/ —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com. Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral ——— #narsettlement #consumerpolicy #realestatecommissions

    28 min

  8. 20 JAN

    Inside NAR’s 2025 Annual Report: Transparency or Damage Control? | The Real Word 391

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 80-page Annual Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), covering its 2025 accomplishments and outlining next steps for 2026. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx _______ 👉 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://newsletters.nowbam.com/bam-daily ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 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/about-nar/2025-nar-annual-report https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/members-asked-nar-delivered-the-2025-annual-report-just-dropped https://nowbam.com/nars-new-normal-includes-an-annual-report-and-financial-transparency/ https://nowbam.com/nar-adopts-2026-2028-strategic-plan-focused-on-member-value-and-modernization/ https://nowbam.com/inside-nars-2024-spending-what-the-new-form-990-reveals/ —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com. Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://www.skool.com/bamx/about 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #realtors #narspending

    28 min
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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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    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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