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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

    Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Could It Cost Buyers More Than You Think? | The Real Word 384

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss President Trump’s proposition of a 50-year mortgage loan, what buyers would actually save each month on a median-priced home, and reactions across the real estate industry. 🔑 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://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/trump-floats-50-year-mortgage-plan-but-theres-a-major-legal-hurdle/ https://x.com/mikesimonsen/status/1987628731792544113 https://x.com/pulte/status/1987536814207381777 KBP with Barry Habib: https://youtu.be/8CK9aXUNdjU ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:33 Intro 00:33 Topic 1: Trump’s 50 year mortgage 01:02 Trump’s Truth Social post 01:37 Bill Putle’s tweet 03:51 Longer term = more risk = higher rate 05:14 Mike Simonsen Tweet showing monthly savings with a 50-year loan 08:48 “I’m not against this…but you do need to change a law in order for this to happen.” 11:15 Should this be an option? And is it one you would offer to a client? 13:11 Prices of government-subsidized products go up 20:05 KBP pod with Barry Habib, who advocated for the 5-Year ARM 21:38 “If I’m sending a message to Trump & Putle…” —— 🤝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/about 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 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/ ——— #Trump #mortgage #homebuyers

    28 min

  2. NOV 4

    New Agent Compensation Report Exposes The Most Shocking Statements To Buyers | The Real Word 383

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new watchdog report on buyer agent commissions from the Consumer Policy Center (CPC), based on research using “mystery callers.” Byron and Nicole break down the report and its conclusions for a closer look. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx Join us today at our FREE webinar, Build Your 2026 Social Media Plan: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3617615750656/WN_Tt0AGpcVTQWLZvttLVnzVQ _______ 👉 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://consumerpolicy.org/mystery-shopper-interviews-with-buyer-agents-reveal-unwillingness-to-negotiate-rates-with-home-buyers-but-willingness-to-lower-rates-if-home-sellers-insist/ https://consumerpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/buyer-agent-commissions-and-contract-report.pdf —— 🤝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/about 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 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/ ——— #consumerpolicycenter #buyeragents #commissions

    42 min

  3. OCT 28

    New Broker Group Calls Out NAR: Are Real Changes Coming? | The Real Word 382

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new broker group, Pro-Agent Restore Trust in NAR Working Group, demanding accountability from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and asking them to fix six core areas to restore trust. 🔑 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://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://www.realestatenews.com/2025/10/25/new-broker-group-demands-accountability-from-nar https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/10/27/brokers-to-nar-fix-these-6-core-areas-to-restore-trust —— 🤝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/about 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 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/ ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #realestatenews #realtors

    36 min

  4. OCT 21

    Real Estate Shock: Zillow Drops Matterport, CoStar Fights Back | The Real Word 381

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s decision to pull Matterport from its platform and StreetEasy listings, and CoStar’s response. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxJoin us at our FREE virtual event, Further Together x BAM: https://streamyard.com/watch/Pa3XDWr2QMrY _______👉 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://www.costargroup.com/mediarightsterms-and-conditions https://nowbam.com/why-zillow-is-pulling-matterport-tours-from-its-platform/——🤝BAM PARTNERS𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 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/about𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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 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 #CoStar #Matterport

    29 min

  5. OCT 14

    NAR'S Two New Plans EXPOSED: Full Breakdown | The Real Word 380

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Nykia Wright’s new update letter for NAR members and the association’s 2026–2028 strategic plan, including its goals for transparency, accountability, and modernization. They break down Wright’s leadership approach, the inefficiencies of NAR’s nearly 1,000-member board, the relevance of the Realtor brand, and how agents are falling behind consumers in adopting AI.🔑 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://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://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/commentary/charting-the-future-of-nar-an-update-to-members-from-nykia-wright https://online.flippingbook.com/view/419760543/26/ https://nowbam.com/46-of-real-estate-agents-arent-using-ai-according-to-a-new-survey/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!——🤝BAM PARTNERS𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 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/about𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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 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/ ———#nationalassociationofrealtors #NykiaWright #aiforrealestate

    32 min

  6. OCT 7

    Did ChatGPT Just Make Zillow Unstoppable? | The Real Word 379

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed Zillow becoming the first real estate app in ChatGPT, and what to expect from The Real Word podcast in Q4. 🔑 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://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://www.zillowgroup.com/news/zillow-becomes-first-real-estate-app-in-chatgpt/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtkYYc--FB0 —— 🤝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/about 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 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 #chatgpt #realestatepodcast

    29 min

  7. SEP 16

    The Realtor Taking Over Million-Dollar Homes: Is Shaming Listings the Future? | The Real Word 378

    Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down the viral story of a Florida real estate agent who built a brand as an “insult comic” while selling million-dollar homes. They also discuss a viral Instagram post about a divorced couple choosing to stay together because of their 2% mortgage rate. 🔑 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://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://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/business/florida-real-estate-comic.html https://www.instagram.com/tampa_bre/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DOoB9LJgCO2/?img_index=1&igsh=MXFoaGJ1NjJzNXY2cA%3D%3D ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–02:36 Intro 02:37 Insult Comic Who Sells Million-Dollar Homes 26:42 A 2% Mortgage Keeps Divorced Couple Together —— 🤝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/about 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/about 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/ ——— #realestatemarketing #luxuryrealestate #mortgagerates

    35 min

  8. AUG 19

    Opendoor’s Boldest Move Backfires: CEO Steps Down Amid Meme Stock Rally | The Real Word 377

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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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