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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. 4D AGO

    New Industry Survey Reveals How Agents Really Feel About The MLS | The Real Word 400

    On the 400th episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Cotality-ResiClub brokerage survey, revealing agent sentiment on hot-button topics like compensation, private listings, the value of the MLS, and Compass vs Zillow. They also talk about how agents should be communicating and demonstrating their value right now. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #realestateagents #agentsurvey #brokerages

    28 min

  2. MAR 24

    New Zillow & eXp Changes Transform How Homes Hit The Market | The Real Word 399

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Zillow Preview rollout, eXp’s non-exclusive listing strategy, Compass dropping its lawsuit against Zillow, insights from a Zillow COO interview, and how agents can win listing presentations through smarter positioning—not just comps. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #Zillow #eXpRealty #Compass

    30 min

  3. MAR 10

    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 BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #RealEstateIndustry #HousingLegislation #MLSUpdates

    32 min

  4. MAR 3

    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 BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———

    29 min

  5. FEB 24

    $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 BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #HousingMarket #AntitrustWatch #RealEstateMerger

    27 min

  6. FEB 17

    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 BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #HousingMarket2026 #DaveRamsey #capitalgainstax

    19 min

  7. FEB 10

    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 BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #ZillowPrivateListings #CompassLawsuit #RealEstateAntitrust

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  8. FEB 3

    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. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamx BAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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 ✅ 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/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share —— 🤝BAM PARTNERS 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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) 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market.https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #profitability #CoStar #Zillow

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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
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