Knowledge Brokers Podcast

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Sitzer/Burnett verdict and its impact on the industry, the most-commented New York Times article, Zillow’s acquisition of Follow Up Boss, this week’s FOMC meeting, and what agents should be doing to move forward in the class action aftermath. Join Byron Lazine for a BAMx Mastermind: "Moving Forward After Class Action Lawsuits" on Friday, November 3rd at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT. Sign up for BAMx to get the link, and download the free PDF guide: “11 Point Plan on How To Move Forward in Class Action Aftermath” — https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/11-point-plan-for-moving-forward/ Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi.com/knowledgebrokers Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:49 Intro 00:49 The Sitzer/Burnett trial, the FOMC meeting, and NAR CEO Bob Goldberg stepping down 02:30 “For so many agents across the country, their manager hasn’t broached the subject…” 04:37 A NY Times article on the verdict is their most commented article of the year 06:54 “There are going to be things knowledge brokers need to do to survive.” 07:29 The judge still hasn’t issued his final judgment, which could impact damages, etc. 11:58 “NAR, to me, is a joke…” 13:09 “RE/MAX and Anywhere look really smart right now.” / “Bigger is going to get bigger.” 18:55 “Here’s how I think about buyer’s agency” (w/ the dating analogy) 22:04 “How you show up matters.” 25:40 ‘Perfect experiences are expected.” 28:24 Anyone can GTS. What do you do to set yourself apart as a knowledge broker? 30:56 The best week of the year for the Fed (FOMC meeting) 33:19 Josh Rubin Instagram text 39:28 “We have hit an inflection point in markets….” (Josh Rubin’s post and Byron’s response) 43:20 “This could be the window for buyers.” 45:45 Zillow’s acquisition of Follow Up Boss: Question #1 people are asking ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka. Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #jeromepowell #realestatenews

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the Sitzer/Burnett trial, GDP, jobs, and mortgage rates, an impactful message from Alex Hormozi, and how knowledge brokers can help consumers make sense of the housing market despite skewed media coverage. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi.com/knowledgebrokers Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:43 Intro 00:43 Sitzer/Burnett (Week 2) 01:25 Byron’s take on how the trial is going 02:35 The Tom Ferry podcast clip used in the trial 05:45 Defendants file a motion for a mistrial 07:02 More feelings than evidence on the plaintiffs’ side? 08:44 Whatever the jury decides, an appeal is likely. 10:38 A settlement is still possible. 13:16 GDP, jobs, and mortgage rates 16:38 How high could rates go? 21:54 Real RISE and a message from Alex Hormozi 25:11 “You don’t know who’s watching….” ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka. Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ——— #nationalassociationofrealtors #realestateagent #realestatenews

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss mortgage rates hitting 8% this week, what “longer for longer” means, how agents can “survive until ‘25,” takeaways from Week One of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, a deeply flawed study, and why Byron is happy to pay both commissions. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi.com/knowledgebrokers Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:43 Intro 00:43 Mortgage rates hit 8% this week 03:03 10-yr is at its highest since 2007 (4.9%) 04:09 Big takeaways from 8% 07:50 Mortgages at 5% or lower—from 90% to 83% 09:58 “It’s ‘survive until ‘25’ right now.” 14:23 What does “longer for longer” mean? 20:31 Tom’s Instagram poll: 40% have never made a business plan 23:08 Day 3 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial: training scripts and presentation slides 24:21 Byron’s takeaways: “I like what Gino (Blefari) said…” 26:30 Lisa’s takeaways on opening statements and plaintiff testimonies 30:27 Will cooperative compensation survive these lawsuits? 33:15 Flawed study: Redfin traffic reflects consumer activity, not agents steering clients away 38:56 Byron’s experience selling a home—and why he’s happy to pay both commissions 40:22 Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale will be here next week! ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ——— #mortgagerates #housingmarket #interestrates

Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss CPI data and comments from Lawrence Yun and Logan Mohtashami, falling incomes in 17 states, coaching clients in the current market, role-play skills development, the 80/20 rule in real estate, and business planning for 2024.

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the terms of the Anywhere settlement, NAR’s reversal on zero-percent buyer commissions, a BAM webinar on business planning, how to talk to buyers and sellers about mortgage rates, what to tell renters if buying right now is not in their best interest, and a script to start using right now with homeowners. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi.com/knowledgebrokers Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:14 Intro 01:14 Anywhere settlement terms 03:28 Anywhere will no longer require its brokerages/agents to be NAR members 09:57 NAR’s reversal: now allowing zero-percent buyer agent commission on listings 11:15 There’s an opportunity for a new RE association to emerge 15:08 BAM is hosting a Business Planning webinar on October 11th at 3 pm ET 17:31 Agents need to spend less time ranting and more time taking action 25:34 What’s going on with the 10-year? How are you explaining rates to buyers/sellers? 33:57 Script: “If you sold your house, could you buy the next one with cash?” 37:21 Business planning should include skill-building on what to say 40:27 Encourage renters to get an expiration on their lease for this time next year. ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka. Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ———

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss how to navigate mortgage rates at their highest level since 2000, the nationwide drop in pending sales, and the mindset you need to have to insulate your Q1 in 2024. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi/knowledgebrokers Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:39 Intro 00:39 Navigating mortgage rates at their highest level since 2000 03:36 The mindset you need to insulate your first quarter of 2024 04:37 Pending sales fell 1.7% year over year in August in all four regions 07:27 Total U.S. housing market gained 49% in value since before the pandemic 09:04 “These kinds of markets make great agents.” 10:31 “Learn to get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations…” 13:49 The basics of business planning for real estate agents ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ——— #realestateagent #mortgagerates #realestatemarket

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss their predictions on the Fed meeting, higher for longer mortgage rates, and the RE/MAX and Anywhere settlements before treating the BAM Camp audience to some objection handling role-play and a live Q&A. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi.com/knowledgebrokers/ FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/ Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:30 Intro 01:30 Predictions on what the Fed will do (FOMC meeting) and impact on the housing market 05:33 Rising fall-through rate for home purchases 06:51 The theme is higher for longer for interest rates 09:02 RE/Max & Anywhere settlements and the impact on the industry 16:33 Objection handling role-play: Tom as objection handler and Byron and Lisa as sellers 17:43 Buyer agent compensation and leveling the playing field 19:00 Lisa’s first question (as a seller) to Tom: “Tell me about your experience.” 19:49 Byron’s objection: “...What experience do you have here?” 20:53 Articulating the advantage of working with you versus the [average agent / FSBO] option 21:51 “What are you going to charge in order to do this?” 22:41 “I don’t know if it’s the right decision for me to give up this rate…” 24:55 “If we did decide to sell with you, how would you price the property?” 30:27 Whoever asks the most questions controls the conversation. 31:49 It is an at-bat business (working Fri-Sat-Sun) for the next 12 months. 33:35 Q&A: “What do you predict for the interest rate next year?” 37:24 “Do you think the cuts will be larger than the hikes?” 39:26 “Do you see fewer agents and more double-sided deals going forward?” 41:29 “Agents should be thinking like builders right now…” 43:56 What should knowledge brokers be doing right now—and the mindset to have 48:55 Just as important as the wins are the losses. ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka. Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ———

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest CPI data, Danielle Hale of Realtor.com coming to KBP, consumer debt becoming unsustainable, speculation on funding for a (likely) NAR settlement, laziness on listing appointments, and next week's BAM Camp. Join us at BAM Camp on September 20th for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/ Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. kvCORE and BoomTown are delivering the innovative solutions, and the support you need to power your business and scale your success: https://boomtownroi/knowledgebrokers FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/ Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:44 Intro 00:44 CPI data this week—higher than expected 02:34 “I just want the Fed to NOT raise rates.” 03:59 Danielle Hale (Chief Economist for Realtor.com) coming to KBP next week! 04:42 Consumer debt reaching unsustainable levels 05:35 Lisa’s take on the data: consumer debt vs savings 08:47 Lisa’s takeaways from the conference and viewpoints on the class action lawsuits 15:21 Speculation on NAR funding for the (likely) settlement 18:34 Redfin’s reports on home prices and home purchase cancellations 21:45 Database protection is going to be critical 22:50 “I see so many agents being lazy with their listing appointments.” 24:18 The listing appointment is more about relationship building than the home tour. 28:45 Live KBP during BAM Camp next week! ——— Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 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 ——— #listings #realestateagent #realestatetips

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the settlement of commission lawsuits, the impact on agent training, disappointment in NAR, challenges faced by agents, and the need for adaptation in the real estate industry.

Discussion on rising unemployment and its potential impact on the next Fed meeting, strategies for agents to increase market share in Q4, using reverse psychology to build trust, strong opinions about NAR and its role in the real estate industry.