Knowledge Brokers Podcast

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and special guest Jill Biggs discuss the Realtor.com vs Homes.com drama, the 0.1% drop in CPI, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony in this week’s congressional hearings. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. See you next Wednesday (July 17) at BAM BBQ—our free virtual real estate event of the summer: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-b-b-q/ 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://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-poll-analysis-americans-rate-economy-partisan-lens/ https://nowbam.com/housing-costs-and-inflation-key-takeaways-from-powells-testimony/ https://nowbam.com/housing-challenges-take-center-stage-during-powells-testimony-at-senate-banking-hearing/ https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-parent-company-move-accuses-costar-of-stealing-trade-secrets-in-lawsuit/ https://nowbam.com/move-inc-wins-challenge-against-costar-over-homes-com-traffic-claims/ Timestamps: 00:00–03:27 Intro 05:04 Topic 1: Realtor.com & Homes.com drama 11:28 “Their delivery is not consistent, and the numbers don’t make sense.” 18:59 Topic 2: CPI declined 1/10 of percent 42:28 Topic #3: Powell’s comments in testimony ——— 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/ Connect with (special guest) Jill Biggs: https://www.instagram.com/jillkbiggs/ 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 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 ——— #realtordotcom #jeromepowell #cpi

Topics discussed include President Biden and Trump's housing remarks, low pending home sales, sale of RE Colorado to private equity, legal updates in real estate, and strategies for agents in the current market

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the impact of recent DOJ actions on various industries, particularly real estate, and its implications for commission transparency and business growth. They also talk about potential changes in DOJ policies following this year’s election, along with phase two of Realtor.com’s buyer agency campaign and Zillow’s and Moody’s revised home price predictions. Watch the KBP episode (ep 69) with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACmX0EKwAk&t=1823s 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/ Take the Agent Sentiment Survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/021c134e-48a6-4b2c-a4be-ffa880584649 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Resources: https://nowbam.com/doj-responds-to-nar-petition-rehearing-is-not-warranted/ https://nowbam.com/realtor-com-extends-its-buyer-agency-campaign-to-address-homeownership-gap/ https://www.realtor.com/buyeragenttoolkit https://nowbam.com/may-home-prices-see-smallest-monthly-increase-in-nearly-18-months/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:56 Intro 00:56 Topic #1: DOJ response to NAR: “A re-hearing is not warranted” 01:44 “It isn’t just real estate being attacked” and implications for transparency, etc. 07:39 “I’m predicting that it stalls out…” 08:45 Brokers who have not opted into the NAR settlement 13:22 MLSs that are deciding not to opt in 15:35 Transparency on the MLS and in transaction documents 27:05 Topic #2: Phase two of Realtor.com’s buyer agency campaign and agent toolkit 35:25 Topic #3: Zillow’s and Moody’s revised national home price forecasts 37:31 “Based on the last 12 months…I would place my bet on Zillow’s forecast.” ——— 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 PARTNERS 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/ 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 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: get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #realtordotcom #dojustice #homeprices

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the latest FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments, MLS PIN's message to the DOJ, a Jimmy Mackin Tweet, rising inventory and its impact on buyers and sellers, the people who should be worried, aspirational pricing, the latest CPI data, and what agents should expect from today's complicated market. 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://www.facebook.com/share/p/r6cSL5cxpsfnPNxs/ (Jimmy Mackin message at the end) https://www.inman.com/2024/06/12/proposed-doj-ban-on-commission-offers-against-the-law-mls-says/ https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/06/10/mls-pin-to-doj-stay-out-of-our-settlement Timestamps: 00:00–00:52 Intro 08:10 Four main arguments being made by MLS PIN – Rob Hahn (Notorious R.O.B.) 15:14 Jimmy Mackin tweet 17:45 Byron clarifies his “Part-time agents are full-time assholes” Tweet 27:34 Topic change: Fed meeting & CPI data 36:26 What do you think is the harder market: now or back then…? ——— 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 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: get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #jeromepowell #MLS #dojustice

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest jobs report, conversations agents are having (on existing home sales, Goldman Sachs, homeowner tenure, increased days on market, pricing strategies, etc.), homebuilder sentiment, the importance of not conceding on location, and voting priorities by generation. Watch the Objection Handling Live event hosted by BAM on Thursday, June 6, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftqeIexGXw8&t=4s 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://www.redfin.com/news/gen-z-housing-affordability-important-vote/ https://nowbam.com/housing-affordability-is-priority-1-for-gen-z-voters/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:02 Intro 01:02 Newest job report: 272,000 jobs added in May, with 4% unemployment 04:50 Goldman Sachs’ economic & financial outlook 05:46 99.4% chance of Fed rate staying put in next week’s FOMC meeting 06:32 Zillow event slides: Early signs of financial distress 07:23 “Those job numbers include part-time jobs… 18:17 The impact of roleplaying on the quality of your conversations ——— 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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: get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #goldmansachs #housingaffordability #jobsreport

On this episode of the Knowledge Brokers Podcast, Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Northwest MLS (NWMLS) decision not to opt-in to the NAR settlement, the new MLS fields launched by California Regional MLS (CRMLS), Bright MLS news, normalizing "the forms that govern a real estate transaction," 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://x.com/NewsLambert/status/1795297832477323469 https://nowbam.com/nwmls-becomes-the-first-mls-to-say-no-thanks-to-nar-settlement-terms/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/cfpb-issues-info-request-for-mortgage-closing-costs-in-assault-on-junk-fees/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/more-than-half-of-homebuyers-dont-shop-for-a-mortgage-lendingtree/ https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/05/30/bright-mls-to-offer-expanded-concessions-field Timestamps: 00:00–01:11 Intro 01:12 NWMLS will not opt-in to the NAR settlement 02:55 NWMLS strong verbiage and Michael Ketchmark’s comment 07:49 News on California Regional MLS (CRMLS): New MLS fields 10:29 NWMLS believes NAR settlement terms could lead to more secret arrangements 11:56 Article on Bright MLS (visual) by Real Estate News 14:01 Elevating training in the industry & “the forms that govern a real estate transaction” ——— 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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 ——— #MLS #narsettlement #mortgage

On this episode of the Knowledge Brokers Podcast, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole discuss NAR's petition for a rehearing of the three-judge panel decision in favor of the DOJ, VA buyers agent commissions, and the increase in housing inventory. They also share their advice for consumers, and each one's top three skills agents need to focus on right now, as well as their tips on how to prepare your business for the Memorial Day weekend. 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://www.housingwire.com/articles/va-to-roll-out-temporary-fix-to-buyer-agent-commi[…]LOS&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsAE03ECM0NSUO23 https://nowbam.com/nar-seeks-rehearing-on-doj-investigation-ruling/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:03 Intro 01:03 TOPIC: DOJ vs NAR (NAR’s petition for a rehearing) 03:47 “We deal in contracts. How can we not honor them?” 06:34 Will home sellers no longer be allowed to incentivize buyers…? 08:02 “This is concerning for the future of the industry (and every industry).” 10:32 TOPIC: VA Buyers agent commission (temporary fix) 16:07 TOPIC: Increases in inventory (good news for buyers—not necessarily for sellers) 21:22 CHART: “Bright MLS Service Area—Weekly New Listings (Week ending 5/19/24)” 24:15 Lisa’s advice to consumers 28:08 Tom’s top 3 skills an agent needs to be focused on right now 32:29 Lisa’s top 3 agent skills 38:32 "What should agents be doing to prep before Memorial Day?" ——— 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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 ——— #buyeragent #nationalassociationofrealtors #housinginventory

On this episode of the Knowledge Brokers podcast, Byron & Tom discuss Andy Florence's comments about competitors like Zillow and Realtor.com adopting the "your listing, your lead" model for Homes.com. They debate the transparency concerns around buyer representation and whether it leads to dual agency. Recent inflation data showing signs of moderating prompts a discussion on how to position rising inventory levels to buyers experiencing cold feet. They also emphasize the importance of comprehensive buyer consultations to educate clients and provide advice on facilitating a smooth contract signing process. Watch the KBP episode with the unfiltered interview of Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACmX0EKwAk&t=1823s 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 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: Byron's Twitter/X post: https://twitter.com/ByronLazine/status/1790561840591696148 Timestamps: 00:00–01:07 Intro 01:07 - Discussion on Damian Eales Interview 07:05 - Andy Florence "Your Listing, Your Lead" Comments 13:41 - Debating Dual Agency Concerns 17:51 - Transparency of Buyer Representation 21:08 - Recent Inflation/Mortgage Rate Updates 25:19 - Inventory Levels Rising 32:10 - Buyers Getting Cold Feet Observation 38:02 - Importance of Buyer Consultations 49:58 - Advice on Contract Signing Process ——— 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/ Connect with Damian Eales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-eales-37803221/ 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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 ———

The Knowledge Brokers sit down with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales to discuss his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed advocating for buyer agency and the potential impact of the NAR settlement on commissions. Eales defends his stance, addresses criticism from competitors like Zillow’s Rich Barton, and shares Realtor.com’s position on dual agency. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 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://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-04-18-Realtor-com-R-Calls-on-Industry-to-Join-Campaign-to-Stand-up-for-Buyer-Representation https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-home-buyers-get-for-those-agent-commissions-86ed34ab https://nowbam.com/realtor-coms-new-campaign-advocates-for-buyer-representation-but-will-it-impact-consumer-sentiment/ https://twitter.com/Rich_Barton/status/1781090507101274241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ct[…]r-buyer-representation-but-will-it-impact-consumer-sentiment%2F Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Discussion of Damien’s op-ed piece 14:59 Critique of the op-ed 18:34 Potential changes to the op-ed 22:13 Rich Barton’s tweet about the op-ed 26:16 Realtor.com’s position on dual agency 28:33 Advertising campaign critique of Homes.com 37:02 Response to Homes.com calling Damien “defamatory and desperate” 38:53 Potential debate with Homes.com 40:43 Alignment with NAR and MLSs 44:32 NAR’s advertising campaign critique 48:38 Generating seller leads through portals 53:02 Relationship with follow-up boss CRM 54:52 Appreciation for recognizing agents as customers ——— 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/ Connect with Damian Eales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-eales-37803221/ 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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 ——— #realtordotcom #nationalassociationofrealtors #zillow

Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, the latest jobs report, Zillow’s new touring agreement, and the most critical skill to have as a real estate agent. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 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/wait-and-see-powell-on-rate-cuts-housing-inflation-and-market-rents/ https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/jobs-report-april-unemployment-a8a1ac1a https://www.zillowgroup.com/news/zillows-touring-agreement/ ——— 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/ ——— BAM PARTNERS 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/ 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 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://signup.propstream.com/name 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 ———