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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. 1d ago

    NAR’s New AI Rollout Sparks Debate Over Monitoring Realtor Conduct | The Real Word 414

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR using AI to monitor Realtors online and whether ethics enforcement should stay local. They also review NAR’s podcast numbers and discuss how to build trust and why NAR should stop spending millions on the Realtor brand. BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/ BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/ 🔑 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.realestatenews.com/2026/07/16/can-nar-build-an-ethics-monitoring-tool-and-will-it https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/07/06/nars-monitoring-tech-is-pointed-in-the-wrong-direction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIfe3dxs_WA&t=427s https://www.youtube.com/@NAREALTORS/videos ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:31 Intro 00:32 - The Era of Monitoring Is Here: NAR is now using AI to automate Realtor trademark enforcement 00:54 - Consumer Advocate Wendy Gilch Wants NAR to Police Ethics With AI 01:53 - You're Being Tracked Now, Whether You Broke the Rules or Not 04:53 - Should Ethics Stay Local, or Does NAR Need Real Power? 09:07 - The Blunt Take: Stop Wasting Millions on the Realtor Brand 10:25 - Can NAR Really Rebuild Trust Without Proactively Policing Member Conduct? 12:25 - “These Are Fake Views”: Byron Calls Out NAR's Podcast Numbers 18:36 - Would Realtors Even Support NAR Monitoring Their Marketing? 19:50 - NAR's Real Risk: Losing Members or Losing Consumer Trust BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦: The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today’s market → https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨: Shilo is the intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence → https://shilo.ai/ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #NAR #Realtor #RealEstateNews

  2. Jul 14

    CNBC’s "Worst" State Rankings Causes Uproar In The Real Estate Industry | The Real Word 413

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why some of CNBC's worst states to live also rank in the top ten for business, highlighting the migration numbers and affordability advantage the rankings ignore. BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/ BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/ 🔑 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 the 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.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/worst-states-to-live-in-america-2026.html https://nowbam.com/cnbc-says-these-are-the-worst-states-to-live-heres-what-it-missed/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/americas-top-states-for-business-full-rankings.html https://x.com/patrickbetdavid/status/2076497340924317942 ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:26 Intro 00:27 The Ten "Worst" States According to CNBC 06:39 The Plot Twist: These "Worst" States Rank in the Top Ten Overall 08:13 What's the biggest racket about CNBC's list? 11:51 PBD's X Post That Exposes the Real Migration Numbers 14:47 Where People Say They Want to Live vs. Where They Actually Move 16:04 Trump Let the Housing Bill Pass Without Signing It 19:47 What's the bigger opportunity for agents: Correcting the headline or using the headline as a conversation starter to educate clients with local market data? BAM PARTNERS Realtor.comThe marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today's market →https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign ZoodealioInstantly 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 RayseRayse 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/ ShiloThe intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence.https://shilo.ai/ PropStreamThe most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE:https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ Summit VA SolutionsLeverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant.https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #CNBC #RealEstate #HousingMarket

  3. Jun 30

    President Trump's Latest Housing Move Raises Big Questions | The Real Word 412

    Byron Lazine discusses the bipartisan housing bill Trump is calling a "big yawn," new polling showing 78% of Americans want more affordable housing regardless of politics, and what the institutional investor cap and building deregulation mean for the 2026 real estate market. BAM BBQ: https://nowbam.com/bambbq/ BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.com/ 🔑 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 the 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.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/trump-housing-bill-signing-update-yawn/ https://nowbam.com/congress-passes-major-housing-bill-in-rare-bipartisan-vote/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDzq7mNCK0Q ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:29 Intro 00:30 Trump calls a bipartisan housing bill a "big yawn" 02:27 This bill has something rare: total bipartisan agreement 04:20 The two things this housing bill actually does 06:25 Even a Democratic senator admits Trump's behavior is pure politics 07:07 Is Trump underestimating how much housing matters to voters? 08:36 New poll: 78% want more affordable housing, no matter their politics 09:39 What actually solves the housing crisis: this bill or lower rates? 12:58 Does this bill even matter to your buyers and sellers? 14:44 The real playbook for agents right now has nothing to do with DC BAM PARTNERS Realtor.com: The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today's market → https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ Shilo: Shilo is the intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence → https://shilo.ai/ PropStream: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ Summit VA Solutions: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #Trump #HousingBill #AffordableHousing

  4. Jun 23

    Are Agents Breaking NAR's REALTOR® Trademark Rules? | The Real Word 411

    Byron Lazine discusses NAR’s 2026 Legislative Meetings, unpacking the Realtor trademark debate, the proposed Code of Ethics disclosure requirement, and why NAR keeps focusing on the wrong problem. BAM Webinar: How to Build a $100M Team:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017742849453/WN_95J3BYESTxmEaPORVABLVw#/registration BAM BBQ:https://nowbam.com/bambbq/ 🔑 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/news/real-estate-news/directors-keep-dues-steady-elect-2027-leadership https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/live-from-the-2026-realtors-legislative-meetings ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:42 Intro 00:43 NAR Declares War on Misuse of the Word "Realtor" 01:56 NAR Wants You to Narc on Fellow Agents 04:19 The One Quote That Exposes NAR's Delusion 06:26 New NAR Proposal: Agents Must Disclose When They Don't Know What They're Doing 07:29 800 People Voted on This, That's the Problem 10:06 NAR Has Been Focused on the Wrong Problem For Decades 13:50 Is NAR's Trademark Battle Already Lost? 14:34 Consumers Already Assume Their Agent Knows What They're Doing 16:51 What to Actually Say When a Deal Is Outside Your Lane 18:22 Stop Being a Generalist: This Is What's Working Right Now BAM PARTNERS Realtor.com: The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today’s market →https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ Shilo: The intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence →https://shilo.ai/ PropStream: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ Summit VA Solutions: Leverage your business with a real estate-trained Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #NARLegislativeMeetings #RealtorTrademark #RealEstateAgents

  5. Jun 16

    What Google's Nationwide Listing Rollout Means For Agents | The Real Word 410

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new Google Local Service Ads (LSA) update for real estate agents and its impact on Zillow and Realtor.com. They analyze why matching consumer response times dictates lead flow and how top teams navigate the real estate recession. They also break down the ongoing agent exit from the housing market and preview an upcoming interview with the agent featured in the Wall Street Journal. BAM Webinar: How to Build a $100M Team: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_95J3BYESTxmEaPORVABLVw 🔑 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/what-googles-nationwide-listing-rollout-means-for-your-listings/ https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/new-real-estate-ads-formats/ https://support.google.com/localservices/answer/17137804 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNqUAPtROSg&t=25s https://www.housecanary.com/google#faqs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NU7NdyWM8Y https://youtu.be/U3K3Di_hrJ0 ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:29 Intro 00:30 Fort Worth Agent Featured in WSJ: Coming On The Real Word? 01:36 Google Just Went National With Home Listings 05:08 How Does Google's Move Benefit Buyers? 08:48 Is Google a Real Threat to Zillow? 11:18 Will Zillow Ever Lose Its Advantage? 14:43 Google Will Rank Agents on Responsiveness, Not Budget 16:52 Commenting on "Roger the Janitor" From The Real Word 409 19:00 Why "Your Listing, Your Lead" Is a Consumer Experience Disaster 22:15 Does Every Brokerage Now Need Its Own Listing Distribution Strategy? BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦:The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today's market →https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨:Shilo is the intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence →https://shilo.ai/ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦:The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #GoogleLSA #RealEstateMarketing #GoogleRealEstate

  6. Jun 9

    Wall Street Journal Claims The Housing Market Is Driving Agents Out | The Real Word 409

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on agents quitting, NAR's shrinking membership numbers and its Q1 Strategic Plan update, and whether this market is just weeding out people who were never built for it. They also talk about commission structure changes and what AI could mean for the future of the agent business. 🔑 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.wsj.com/real-estate/real-estate-agents-are-quitting-the-slow-housing-market-d95fc524?st=6GdkHv&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/housing-notes-rounding-nar-membership-200000383.htmlhttps://nowbam.com/nar-released-the-first-quarterly-update-on-its-strategic-plan-for-2026/ ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - 00:30 Intro00:31 The Slowest Housing Market Since 1982: Here's What That Actually Means02:52 The WSJ Fort Worth Broker Story07:10 WSJ Is Giving Out The Wrong Idea About Real Estate08:03 The Real Estate Middle Class Is Dead09:53 Structural Reset or Cyclical Dip? Jonathan Miller's Argument Debated11:17 College Grads Are Still Choosing Real Estate, Here's Why That Matters12:16 NAR Is Rounding Its Own Membership Numbers And Members Deserve Better14:07 Why Commissions and Low Volume Aren't Actually Killing The Agent15:13 Why a Tech CEO Still Believes Consumers Will Never Just Use AI to Buy a Home BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦:The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today’s market →https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨:The intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence →https://shilo.ai/ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦:The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #RealEstateAgents #HousingMarket2026 #NARMembership

  7. May 26

    Compass CEO Claims Win After Zillow Ordered To Restore MRED Listings | The Real Word 408

    Byron Lazine discusses the federal court battle between Zillow, MRED, and Compass. He breaks down MRED cutting off 43,000 Chicago listings and the federal judge's order to turn them back on. He also looks at Jason Oppenheim's commentary on Compass's private exclusives policy and examines what this fight over data transparency means for agents and consumers. 🔑 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-orders-mred-to-restore-zillows-chicago-listing-feed/ https://nowbam.com/mred-just-cut-off-its-entire-listing-feed-to-zillow/ https://nowbam.com/zillow-sues-mred-and-compass-in-battle-over-private-listings/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DYp4yucMKp2/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=825e05b8-7347-4306-a877-6c7189e64380 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYr0O1sOahq/ https://www.inman.com/2026/05/26/jason-oppenheim-compass-private-exclusives/ https://youtu.be/0wbuaTgDGB8 https://youtu.be/zaUf6qLe8II ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:31 Intro 00:47 Judge Orders MRED to Restore Zillow’s Chicago Listing Feed 01:59 Zillow Sues MRED and Compass in Battle Over Private Listings 02:42 Judge’s Ruling regarding the Zillow Lawsuit 03:43 Zillow’s Statement 05:42 MRED’s Statement 06:32 Zillow’s IG Post 06:41 MRED’s IG Post by Robert Reffkin 09:50 Racket Round 10:02 Racket Round Q1: Could this force Zillow to soften its Listing Access Standards nationwide? 11:36 Racket Round Q2: Does this case make MLSs more powerful again after years of portal dominance? 16:33 Racket Round Q3: Do you think Compass is building an alternative national portal through MLS partnerships? BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦:The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today’s market →https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨:The intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence →https://shilo.ai/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #ZillowLawsuit #MRED #CompassRealEstate

  8. May 19

    Google Brings Real Estate Listings Back To Search | The Real Word 407

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate news shaking up the industry, including Google bringing back real estate listings, Zillow suing Compass and MRED over private listings, eXp Realty expanding coming soon syndication across major portals, and Bright MLS becoming Compass’ biggest MLS partner. 🔑 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://library.mikedp.com/content/googles-real-estate-listings-are-back https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYe8r3QNN1m/?igsh=cG9nMnJjam56bmY4 https://nowbam.com/exp-launches-non-exclusive-coming-soon-syndication-across-3-major-portals/ https://nowbam.com/bright-mls-is-now-compasss-biggest-mls-partner/ https://nowbam.com/zillow-sues-mred-and-compass-in-battle-over-private-listings/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon! BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦: The marketplace that puts real estate professionals first. Get access to high-intent buyers & sellers and the advanced marketing tools required to scale your business in today’s market → https://succeed.realtor.com/2026-rdcproductoverview?utm_campaign_id=701Ka000001BKeiIAG&product_type=RDC&rtype=Single_Agent&lead_origin=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=BAMemlcomm&utm_source=Email_Campaign 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 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/ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨 is the intuitive AI assistant built for high-performing real estate teams that listens, coaches, and guides your agents in real time so they can close with confidence → https://shilo.ai/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral #ZillowLawsuit #GoogleListings #RealEstateNews

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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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