

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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Oct 4, 2024 • 57min
Shocking Jobs Data, Pre Pandemic Housing Levels, & 2025 Real Estate Business Plans | KBP 089
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Tool discuss the latest Employment Situation report, shifts in housing inventory (national and state-level), and business planning for 2024--including scripts, storytelling, top priorities, what NOT to do, and what realistic progress looks like.
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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. Limited subscriptions available →
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Resources:
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/7-states-are-back-above-pre-pandemic-inventory-levels-these-3-states-are-likely-next
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Sep 27, 2024 • 48min
2024 Home Sales Could Reach New Low, Mixed Market Signals, & Consumer Confidence Drops | KBP 088
Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole discuss mixed messages in the housing market, homebuilders cutting home prices in Texas and Florida, the impact of mortgage rate locks on consumer housing needs, role playing with Tom AI, and minimum targets for weekly skill building.
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Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/24/september-consumer-confidence-falls-the-most-in-three-years.html
https://nowbam.com/existing-home-sales-in-2024-could-see-historic-low/
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/kb-home-we-re-cutting-home-prices-in-austin-san-antonio-orlando-and-jacksonville
https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-homebuyers-are-back-mortgage-rate-locks
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pending-home-sales-rise-slightly-but-continue-to-muddle-along/
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Sep 20, 2024 • 50min
Fed's Surprise Cut, Mortgage Market Shifts, & Seller Trends | KBP 087
Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss the 50 basis point cut to the federal funds rate and what to expect from it, as well as Powell’s housing-related comments, how to respond to consumer questions on mortgage rates, why it’s time to move on from Sitzer/Burnett, an email template from Jimmy Mackin, follow-up on NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy (and why it’s a bad rule), and what agents should be doing to finish the year strong and set up for a monster 2025.
For more on Clear Cooperation, watch last week’s episode of Knowledge Brokers (ep #86): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiwUR2VbRYM&t=693s
Also tune in to hear Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the policy on The Real Word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPHKuKPpgS0&t=346s
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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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. Limited subscriptions available →
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Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/plummeting-support-for-nars-clear-cooperation-policy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHTwYcyoOD/?igsh=bnNpdHJxdWVlcnF1
Timestamps:
00:36 TOPIC: FOMC meeting and 50 basis point rate cut
01:36 Reactions to the Fed’s decision
05:59 “What do you see in your market in terms of buyer activity?”
10:22 Discussions with consumers about the impact of rate cuts on the housing market
13:41 Sellers that are making a move right now
16:45 Question on mortgage rates & how to respond to consumer questions
40:29 Biggest obstacles to reaching your goals for 2024 & 2025
43:29 The best mindset to combat the fear of failure
44:30 Lacking a back-up plan is an advantage
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Sep 13, 2024 • 54min
NAR's Clear Cooperation Meeting, Mortgage Rates Drop, & New Buyer Opportunities | KBP 086
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss updates on the fate of NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, the current state of the U.S. housing market, and why the best time to buy a home this year is just around the corner.
For more on Clear Cooperation, tune in to hear Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the policy on this week’s episode of The Real Word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPHKuKPpgS0&t=346s
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/plummeting-support-for-nars-clear-cooperation-policy/
https://www.realtor.com/research/best-time-to-buy-2024/
https://www.zillow.com/research/august-2024-market-report-34370/
https://nowbam.com/more-inventory-lower-rates-golden-opportunities-for-homebuyers-this-fall/
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam
———
#housingmarket #buyersmarket #nationalassociationofrealtors

Sep 6, 2024 • 59min
Jobs Report Misses Forecast, Fed Meeting Looms, & Record Housing Inventory | KBP 085
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the latest jobs report and how it factors into CME predictions for the next FOMC meeting. From there they talk about the power of staging, effective client communication, along with cutting-edge social media strategies, and insights into the ongoing "portal wars" between major real estate platforms Zillow and Realtor.com. Learn how top agents differentiate themselves in listing presentations and stay ahead of industry trends.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-unemployment-rate.htm#
https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/surveys-indices/home-price-expectations-survey-hpes
https://www.inman.com/2024/09/03/rupert-murdochs-rea-group-eyes-uks-biggest-real-estate-portal/
Timestamps coming soon!
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
———
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Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka.
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/
𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam
———
#housingmarket #jobs #fomc

Aug 30, 2024 • 41min
Sitzer's New Startup, Agents File Lawsuit Against Move, & NAR to File Supreme Court Appeal | KBP 084
Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss Lisa's biggest takeaways from the Tom Ferry Success Summit, Josh Sitzer's startup offering flat-fee real estate services, the Move lawsuit alleging fake leads, NAR's appeal of the reopened DOJ probe, and the power of the MLS.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/sitzers-new-startup-charges-49-per-home-tour/
https://nowbam.com/agents-file-lawsuit-against-move-for-selling-fake-leads/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nar-will-appeal-reopened-doj-probe-to-supreme-court/
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
———
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/
———
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#dojustice #nationalassociationofrealtors #startup

Aug 23, 2024 • 60min
FED Rate Cut Predictions , NAR's Legal Woes, & The Compliance Tightrope for Realtors | KBP 83
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss Jerome Powell’s statements from the Jackson Hole retreat, the market’s reaction to Powell’s comments, the 818,000 employment revision, recession indicators, different industry reactions to NAR settlement changes, Michael Ketchmark’s recent comments, the emergence of different real estate business models, non-compete clauses in real estate, and the Homie vs NAR lawsuit.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/22/heres-everything-to-expect-from-fed-chair-powells-speech-friday-in-jackson-hole.html
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/housing-affordability-crushedsubsidies-increase-homebuyer-demand-make-worse
https://nowbam.com/the-fed-was-wrong-economy-weaker-than-initially-reported/
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/feds-dual-mandate-coming-playheres-means-housing
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/08/22/anywhere-encourages-offers-of-comp-asks-big-question-of-mlss
https://nowbam.com/attorneys-ask-for-39-6m-in-payment-from-gibson-settlement-proceeds/
https://nowbam.com/boycotting-listings-a-look-at-homies-lawsuit-against-nar-and-big-brokerages/
Timestamps coming soon!
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Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/
Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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#NARsettlement #jeromepowell #economyupdates

Aug 16, 2024 • 58min
NAR Faces New Lawsuit, August 17th Changes, & Nykia Wright's Unsettling Interview | KBP 082
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss a Wall Street Journal article on the August 17 changes, a podcast interview with Nykia Wright (Interim CEO for the National Association of REALTORS®), the Michigan lawsuit against NAR, this week's updates on the U.S. economy.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/new-real-estate-commission-rules-impact-9a880731?st=jhxjo05vfmgrhyc&reflink=article_imessage_share
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/kamala-harris-policy-agenda-election-2024-9e057b83?st=bmumyh5rlj7d48i&reflink=article_imessage_share
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/08/15/we-need-to-be-debating-from-within-nar-ceo-says
https://nowbam.com/michigan-real-estate-professionals-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-nar/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/the-raygun-of-lawsuits-hardy-v-nar
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-sktVVtcG9/?igsh=dGk1dXNqbmltcHJz
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka.
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Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
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#narsettlement #nationalassociationofrealtors #economyupdates

Aug 9, 2024 • 52min
CFA Recommendations , Facilitators vs. Agents, & Zillow's Market Pricing Strategy | KBP 081
Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole discuss the CFA’s three suggestions to consumers—including negotiating commission as a dollar amount—Jeremy Siegel's push (on Monday, 8/5) for an emergency fed rate cut, the new Zillow CEO, mortgage rate predictions for the end of 2024, and what it means (in practice) to prioritize quality over quantity.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Timestamps:
00:00–01:28 Intro
01:28 Topic: CFA consumer alert: 3 recommendations to buyers & sellers
03:15 The problem with flat fees (“This is price fixing…”)
05:27 The difference between acting as a facilitator and acting as an agent
08:41 Other businesses that get paid on a percentage basis
21:00 Topic: New CEO at Zillow
26:03 Looking at Zillow backend (“It says ‘estimated additional leads’...”)
26:48 The move to install a new CEO (Jeremy Wacksman)
31:12 Topic: Jeremy Siegel on CNBC asking for emergency rate cut (on Monday, 8/5)
32:48 “I think we’re definitely looking at more than a quarter point” rate cut in September
33:57 Rate volatility this week (30-year fixed, according to MND)
41:08 “August is like the month of December…”
42:13 “Tell people what it takes to lock in a mortgage rate right now” (quoting Byron)
44:50 Topic: Quality over quantity “with leads, conversations, and everything else”
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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/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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#zillow #commissions #mortgagerates

Aug 2, 2024 • 49min
Fed Meeting, Jobs Report's Impact on Rates, & Zillow's New Touring Agreements | KBP 080
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s (July 2024) FOMC meeting, the latest job report, a Mark Zandi Tweet on a report by the Minneapolis Fed, Zillow’s new state-specific touring agreements, the BAM interview with Stacy Sutter (CEO of Summit VA Solutions), and the strong probability of a recession.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us at BAM Mania! The Must-Attend Real Estate Event Of The Year: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-mania-2024/
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today. Use code “bam200” for $200 off the one-time implementation fee → https://www.mosaik.io/
Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
Resources:
https://nowbam.com/zillow-announces-new-state-specific-touring-agreement/
https://www.zillow.com/premier-agent/touring-agreement/
https://nowbam.com/optimal-inflation-policy-should-largely-ignore-housing-says-minneapolis-fed
https://nowbam.com/fomc-recap-markets-react-to-powells-remarks-plus-everything-that-was-said-about-housing/
https://apnews.com/article/economy-jobs-unemployment-federal-reserve-inflation-22095766804d9c1532b4fcc29565be49
https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/02/job-growth-totals-114000-in-july-much-less-than-expected-as-unemployment-rate-rises-to-4point3percent.html
https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_recession_probability (Tom’s chart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mKNGHiIAIY&t=3304s (BAM interview with Stacy Sutter)
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Tom Toole:
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Connect with Lisa Chinatti:
https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
Join the 5AM Call: https://5amcall.com/
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BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers.
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Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
———
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𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners
𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Solutions That Maximize ROI. SEO powered IDX websites and a predictive CRM driven by marketing automations that help you capture, convert and close. Faster. Let's Chat → https://get.sierrainteractive.com/bam
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#Zillow #jeromepowell #fomc