

Knowledge Brokers Podcast
BAM Media
The Knowledge Brokers Podcast, a BAM production, explores a diverse range of topics with industry veterans Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole. Listen every Friday for thought-provoking discussions on latest trends in business and sales to current events, politics, economics, and real estate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Knowledge Brokers Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and ahead of the curve.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 40min
The Three Things That Can Bring Back Housing Affordability | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 034
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss why housing market affordability is worse now than in the 2006 bubble, the surge of first-time home buyers, where mortgage rates are headed this year, the opportunity that presents for buyers and agents, and a new program by Zillow Home Loans.
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Timestamps:
00:00–01:30 Intro
01:30 Housing affordability is worse now than it was in the 2006 bubble (Fortune)
03:00 Opportunity for buyers: reduced competition due to higher mortgage rates
08:09 Are we going to hit 8%? / Don’t expect home prices to go down.
10:56 Supply is at its highest point for the year
12:50 Powell’s statement at Jackson Hole meeting and the next FOMC meeting
17:05 WSJ article: Slower hiring could take heat off the Fed
18:00 PA bill to implement a 4-hour work week—and a better way to solve the root issue
25:30 It’s less about hours worked than it is about productivity and objectives hit
26:58 Why you need an accountability partner
29:02 Unique opportunity for buyers—and for agents
29:40 A text message to send out—and the results Tom is getting from it
31:34 Inviting buyers to a 10-person Zoom
32:56 Half of those purchasing homes in 2023 are first-time home buyers (BAM)
34:41 Zillow Home Loans is offering a 1% down payment program
Show Resources:
https://fortune.com/2023/08/22/housing-market-affordability-is-worse-now-than-during-the-housing-bubble-homes-prices/
https://nowbam.com/half-of-those-purchasing-homes-in-2023-are-first-time-home-buyers/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/where-are-mortgage-rates-headed-2/?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=4&cx_experienceId=EXZNOASUT0V6#cxrecs_s
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Aug 18, 2023 • 37min
What 8% Mortgage Rates Could Do To U.S. Housing | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 033
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the 30-year fixed, the difference between earned optimism and wishful thinking, the conundrum for real estate professionals, how knowledge brokers play the long game, and Warren Buffet’s latest investment in U.S. builders.
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Timestamps:
00:00–01:08 Intro
01:08 Highest 30 yr fixed since December, 2020
01:46 Optimism among real estate agents & the knowledge broker mindset
04:07 What could happen if we hit 8% with the 30-year fixed
04:41 “I made a massive mistake with my business.”
08:41 Earned optimism and a holistic view of the market
13:02 The Stockdale paradox
16:51 Mortgage rate predictions and the “Scary Chart” (NAR)
18:54 The conundrum for real estate professionals
21:51 How much home can you buy with a $2,500 monthly mortgage pmt (chart)
23:15 What does stability look like & how to talk to buyers in today’s market
25:54 How knowledge brokers are playing the long game
29:53 Warren Buffet investment in three U.S. builders and what it means
Show Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lawrence-yun-592a76146_the-federal-reserves-comment-about-another-activity-7097997420260638720-RYfn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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Aug 11, 2023 • 44min
The Best Practices for Real Estate Lead Response | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 032
Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss the CPI increase, why you may be working to get results in Q1 and Q2 of next year, consumer sentiment on buying a home, developing a solid nurture plan for your clients, and why you should bet on activities—not results.
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:54 Intro
00:54 The CPI rose to 3.2% through July (areas that rose and fell)
05:16 More shelter inflation deceleration in the pipeline
07:06 What’s the message a knowledge broker needs to bring to a consumer right now?
09:07 Will we see a surplus in inventory—with a drop in home prices?
10:11 Seth Godin’s “The Dip” (chart) & why you need 90 days minimum before seeing a result
13:12 Young buyers in 2023 and working to get results in Q1 & Q2 of next year
17:31 The Best Practices for Lead Response Management (chart)
20:30 We’re in a much longer lead time & what it will take to get from listing to sale
24:44 One of Lisa’s pet peeves & nurturing the client relationship every step of the way
20:03 “Not all agents are going to be great at future-pacing sellers…. “
29:57 Over 82% of consumers say it’s a bad time to buy a home (Fannie Mae HPSI)
32:10 The qualification process & matching your follow-up strategy to your prospect’s mindset
34:19 Developing a solid nurture plan (the balancing act)
38:30 Have you signed up for BAM Camp yet?
39:23 Bet on activities—not results
Show Resources:
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/cpi-rose-3-2-in-july-but-shelter-inflation-will-continue-to-decelerate/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/inflation-data-laying-groundwork-for-the-fed-to-pivot/?cx_testId=6&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EXAPB9I50LOS#cxrecs_s
https://nowbam.com/stuck-in-renting-purgatory-over-80-believe-its-a-bad-time-to-buy-a-home/
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Aug 4, 2023 • 40min
Is A Recession The Best Thing For U.S. Housing? | Fortune's Lance Lambert | Knowledge Brokers Pod 31
Lance Lambert joins Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti to discuss the lock-in effect, what could happen if we get a soft landing vs a recession, where he sees the Fed moving next, where agents should look for inventory, and the biggest mistake agents are making.
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Timestamps:
00:00–01:43 Intro
01:43 Will mortgage rates go down—and what will it take?
04:13 The pandemic’s effect on the labor market
07:02 Goldman Sachs’ predictions and the gap between the 10-yr Treasury & 30-year fixed
09:08 Lance’s view on the lock-in effect
12:51 What happens to housing in the next 12 months if we get a soft landing?
15:21 Does recession offer the best chance for more affordable housing prices?
19:41 What’s the one thing that will change the lock-in effect
21:55 Boomers vs Millennials: rates and inventory
27:24 “Where do you see the Fed moving next?”
30:27 Why are we in such a better place with multifamily supply than with helping more Americans become homeowners?
32:10 What comes first: Homeownership or increasing the supply of affordable housing
36:38 Where should agents be looking for inventory?
37:49 What’s the biggest mistake agents are making?
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Connect with Lance Lambert: https://twitter.com/NewsLambert
Fortune Magazine page: https://fortune.com/author/lance-lambert/
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Jul 28, 2023 • 38min
Understanding Fed Chairman Powell's Odd Comments on Housing | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 030
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Fed's latest rate hike, Powell's words on inventory,
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:57 Intro
00:57 The Fed’s latest rate hike & what Powell (likely) meant
07:20 The homeowner advantage and the resilience of the U.S. economy
09:36 The impact of rate hikes on rents and rental properties
11:16 Barry Sternlicht’s “Category 5 hurricane”
14:09 The impact on regional banks and Byron’s question for the Fed
15:53 Melissa Cohn—a first-rate knowledge broker in the mortgage lending space
19:39 Your bedroom is not the place to do business.
20:54 Predictions on (falling) mortgage rates
22:00 Highest homeowner equity in the last four years
26:48 Email: for 99% of knowledge brokers, it’s not as important to your consumers
28:54 Byron’s BAMx livestream, “Breaking Down Lead Sources” & Zillow Live Leads
31:34 The WORST advice in the world—and what you need to know
33:25 The knowledge broker gets personality types.
35:17 What separates knowledge brokers from other agents
Show Resources:
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Jul 21, 2023 • 47min
Is The Housing Market Savagely Unhealthy? | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 029
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the Matt Ishbia UWM CEO interview, whether the market is still “savagely unhealthy,” and why Bright MLS is allowing $0 buyer broker commissions.
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:51 Intro
00:51 CNBC interview with optimistic UWM CEO Matt Ishbia
04:20 We actually don’t need the 10-year to come down….
09:29 REFIs are up this week to about 30% of all mortgage applications
11:45 The Feds have to get these rates lower fro regional banks.
18:24 Is the housing market “savagely unhealthy”? And for whom?
23:20 The impact of AI on the housing market and buying/selling process
28:40 Should buyer agency commissions be disclosed on the MLS?
28:40 Should buyer agency commissions be disclosed on the MLS?
39:06 1000Watt Agent Sentiment survey (week of May 29th, 2023)
41:01 The top reason agents are changing brokerages (1000Watt survey)
Show Resources:
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/07/20/refinancing-when-rates-drop-will-help-the-whole-economy-says-uwm-ceo-mat-ishbia.html
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-existing-home-market-is-still-savagely-unhealthy/
https://www.realestatenews.com/2023/07/20/bright-mls-to-allow-usd0-buyer-broker-commissions?utm_source=Real+Estate+News&utm_campaign=8141dbbf72-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_20_08_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_02c652b510-8141dbbf72-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
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Jul 14, 2023 • 36min
The KEY To Unlocking More Housing Inventory | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 028
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest CPI data, the Fed’s (outdated) playbook, consumer confidence, the MLS PIN decision, technology for the real estate industry, and the Boston mayor’s incentive for converting office buildings for residential use.
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:40 Intro
00:40 CPI data—lower than expectations—and resulting rate drop
01:52 WSJ article comparing how we measure inflation and how Europe does
05:12 Expectations for July FOMC meeting
06:02 the Fed’s (outdated) playbook
09:26 Consumers have come to terms with higher rates
12:37 Consumer sentiment: 78% believe it’s a bad time to buy
13:25 The person asking the questions steers the conversation
15:06 When rates go lower, competition will increase
17:58 MLS PIN decision
25:38 Changes in buyer/listing contracts coming
27:17 Tech for the real estate industry has some catching up to do
31:09 Agents are needing to adjust to a new landscape & a new way of doing business
32:39 Boston mayor’s incentive the conversion of office buildings to residential units
Show Resources:
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/us-inflation-significantly-cooled-last-month-sending-a-positive-signal-to-the-fed/?cx_testId=8&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=2&cx_experienceId=EXAPB9I50LOS#cxrecs_s
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/consumers-may-be-coming-to-terms-with-elevated-rates-and-high-home-prices-fannie-mae/?cx_testId=9&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=5&cx_experienceId=EXAPB9I50LOS#cxrecs_s
https://fortune.com/2023/07/13/boston-housing-market-shortage-commerical-real-office-glut-pilot-program/
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Jul 7, 2023 • 31min
Will Housing Inventory Ever Increase? | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 027
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss inventory falling into negative territory, the challenges of being a landlord in today’s market, what knowledge brokers should be doing right now, old school marketing tactics to bring back, the jobs report, and Instagram’s new Threads app.
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Timestamps:
00:00–01:15 Intro
01:15 Inventory is in the negative
02:36 Lisa’s take on inventory
05:24 People underestimate how hard it is to be a landlord (advice for agents)
10:35 The 30-yr fixed just hit the high mark for 2023 yesterday
13:10 What should knowledge brokers be doing in this environment?
14:36 What kinds of risks should agents be taking?
15:55 Byron’s take on Threads: the new IG app
18:38 Old school marketing tactics (and why they still work)
22:42 Using platforms with a local audience to start conversations in your community
24:22 The agents that are really successful have a high volume of calls (conversations)
25:46 Jobs reports, the next FOMC meeting, and how the economy is reacting
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Jun 30, 2023 • 48min
Crucial Tactics That Will Make or Break Agents in Q3 | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 026
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss May’s decline in sales in spite of high demand, a Realtor.com report on declining rents, a summer lift for inventory, and an increase in the core personal consumption expenditures index (PCE).
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:51 Intro
00:51 Expectations for July
06:56 GDP’s upward revision
07:49 What’s the best (remaining) month of this year to sell a home?
16:47 Use the “Coming Soon” option on your MLS
19:08 Handling transactions that don’t go well & taking responsibility
24:17 Market updates to keep in mind over the holiday weekend
25:44 Twitter controversy with negative poster stoking fears on home prices
29:00 “Home price growth by months into the decade” (chart: Fortune)
30:44 Time for a mid-year evaluation and advice for agents
37:16 Discipline & cutting habits that are holding you back
40:47 Make a pact for the next six months (with monthly & daily goals)
44:57 Make the most of your holiday weekend
Show Resources:
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pending-home-sales-fell-2-7-in-may-though-demand-remains-strong/?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EXZNOASUT0V6#cxrecs_s
https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-shows-drop-in-rents-for-may-with-more-to-come/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housing-market-tracker-inventory-gets-summer-lift/?_ptid=%7Bkpdx%7DAAAAyeCsmoDydAoKbnZCdWZxcThwdRIQbGppamU1NHV2amx6Z2QxZBoMRVhMTzVLUFBMMlZSIiUxODA1ajA4MDkwLTAwMDAzMjhjNzgxYmhuYXJwc3JmazljdDFnKhpzaG93VGVtcGxhdGVVRDRKWFZYWjBGUk4xMTABOgxPVFhBQlRLTjZLQ1VSEnYtdQDwMTVid3JyMHV4bjNaJTI2MDE6OGM6ODI4MDpiMDUwOjgxMmY6NmMwMjplMzgzOjI3OTdiA2RtY2irsYClBnADeAQ
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/30/pce-inflation-may-2023-.html
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Jun 23, 2023 • 52min
The Books ALL Real Estate Agents NEED To Read | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 025
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the return of the savagely unhealthy housing market, housing inventory reaching its lowest level on record, rising builder confidence, and their top six book recommendations for knowledge brokers.
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Timestamps:
00:00–00:37 Intro
00:37 Lisa’s takeaway from “The Savagely Unhealthy Housing Market is Back” (HW)
04:05 Byron’s takeaway: Until we stimulate the top & get more affordable inventory…
06:16 Tom’s takeaway
08:00 New construction isn’t coming close to meeting demand
09:05 Stop comparing today’s market to the
13:53 You can count on less demand over the next six months
17:20 Builder confidence is in positive territory after improving for six months
19:02 One out of four homes are new construction; builders are in a power position
23:09 Hot button issue: Conservation land
27:40 The commercial real estate crisis (big companies walking away from loans)
33:17 The top six book recommendations for knowledge brokers: 6 for agents, 6 for leaders
34:59 For agents: #1 (Lisa) — Versatile Selling
35:47 #2 (Byron) — Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents (Hal Elrod?)
36:27 #3 (Tom) — Real Estate By Mike (Mike Ferry)
37:16 #4 (Tom) — Exactly What to Say for Real Estate Agents (Jimmy Mackin & Chris Smith)
38:11 #5 (Byron) — The Agent’s Edge (Jordan Cohen)
40:38 #6 (Lisa) — Never Split the Difference
41:15 For leaders: #1 (Lisa) — Five Dysfunctions of a Team
41:36 #2 (Byron) — How to Win Friends & Influence People (Dale Carnegie)
42:04 #3 (Tom) — Think & Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill)
42:45 #4 (Tom) — Trillion Dollar Coach
43:22 #5 (Byron) — Traction (Gino Wickman)
44:08 #6 (Lisa) — Predictable Success
Show Resources:
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-savagely-unhealthy-housing-market-is-back/?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1&cx_experienceId=EXZNOASUT0V6#cxrecs_s
https://nowbam.com/active-housing-inventory-for-may-falls-to-lowest-level-on-record/
https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2023/06/builder-confidence-moves-into-positive-territory-in-june
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