

Knowledge Brokers Podcast
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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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May 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Realtor.com CEO Addresses Competitors Homes.com and Zillow | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 069
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
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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
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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/
Connect with Damian Eales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-eales-37803221/
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May 3, 2024 • 52min
The Truth Behind Zillow’s New Touring Agreement
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.
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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/
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 15min
BHHS Settlement, NAR Interview Reaction, Inventory Outlook | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 067
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the variability in housing inventory growth, Fannie Mae’s updated projections, Byron’s Tweet tagging Adam Schefter, takeaways from the T3 Summit event, and Byron’s unfiltered interview with NAR president Kevin Sears.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/jbrec-northeast-housing-market-hot-floridas-housing-market-softening
https://nowbam.com/nar-president-kevin-sears-takes-on-unfiltered-bam-interview/
Timestamps:
00:00–00:32 Intro
00:32 Healthy inventory growth—varying from state to state
02:07 “Connecticut is the anomaly…”
04:45 Data from Bright MLS (“It’s a little less competitive right now.”)
05:28 Chart from Lance Lambert: “Home buyers still outnumber home sellers…” (ResiClub)
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
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Apr 19, 2024 • 51min
The TRUTH About Realtor.com's WSJ Op-Ed | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 066
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the impact of proposed real estate commission changes, critique a Realtor.com article for consumer confusion, and delve into industry leadership. They explore how these changes could affect Realtor.com's business model and market dynamics.
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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
Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:16 Intro
02:17 Realtor.com. Article Analysis
21:13 Commentary on Industry Leadership
34:13 Challenges in Scaling Business Models
45:05 Economic Commentary and Predictions
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
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Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
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#realtordotcom #commissions #buyeragent

Apr 12, 2024 • 50min
The CRM Backup Plan All Agents Need | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 065
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest CPI data, the stock market’s reaction, mortgage rates, mortgage applications, the one-year change in active inventory across the U.S., the impact of property tax increases,
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/housing-inventory-rising-across-vast-majority-countryjust-take-look-map
Timestamps:
00:00–00:55 Intro
00:55 CPI data and the market’s reaction (slumping stocks & a spike in mortgage rates)
04:28 Low affordability is reflecting poorly on the folks currently in Washington
07:42 One-year change in active inventory (ResiClub chart)
10:59 The impact of property tax increases
15:09 “Economically, this is a catastrophe…”
16:52 “Tom is in the middle of a tech catastrophe…”
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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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#realestatepodcast #realestatenews #realestatetips

Apr 5, 2024 • 57min
Patrick Bet-David's Wild Thoughts On NAR Settlement | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 064
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss clips from the All In Podcast and Patrick Bet-David Podcast on the NAR settlement—including what it takes to be a trusted advisor, why specialization will be ramped up 100x, three bullet points for agent-client conversations, the "forced into 6%" narrative, and why the gap between the haves and have-nots is going to get wider.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Resources:
https://fortune.com/2024/04/03/homebuyers-real-estate-agent-broker-why-national-association-of-realtors-settlement-commissions/
https://nowbam.com/85-of-all-sellers-report-a-high-level-of-service-from-their-agent/
Timestamps:
00:00–01:27 Intro
01:27 Two clips from other podcasts discussing the NAR settlement
08:11 Takeaways & reactions to the first clip
10:43 “If that’s what he thinks real estate agents do for him…” (Lisa)
11:50 “Consumers want a trusted advisor.”
13:40 “On the fixed pricing…”
17:23 “I think 12 months from today…” (inventory)
19:01 “There’s a reason contracts are blank.”
20:07 More from the All In Podcast: dual agency, negotiating a fee, buyer agents
25:52 Byron and Lisa break it down
27:30 The haves & have-nots: the gap is going to get wider.
28:03 Byron and Lisa comment on Friedberg’s perception of what agents do
32:57 Clip of the Patrick Bet-David Podcast
43:02 The “forced into 6%” narrative
46:24 Being a trusted advisor requires skill as a salesperson
48:28 Byron on the importance of working out commission & pricing ahead of time (and not being penny-wise and pound-foolish)
52:27 The opportunity for agents (big takeaway from the clips)
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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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#realestatepodcast #narsettlement #commissions

Mar 29, 2024 • 52min
President Biden Said THIS About The NAR Settlement | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 063
Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss FHA updates to their FAQ, NAR urging a revision to VA home loan policy, President Biden’s comments on the NAR settlement, NAR’s response, Keller Williams facing lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program, the Compass settlement, the Moehrl trial, and an article from Notorious ROB on the NAR settlement.
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https://nowbam.com/what-about-veterans-nar-urges-va-home-loan-policy-revision/
https://nowbam.com/what-president-biden-said-about-the-nar-settlement/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/keller-williams-faces-three-lawsuits-tied-to-its-profit-sharing-program/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/moehrl-trial-not-likely-until-january-2025/#
https://nowbam.com/compass-settles-commission-lawsuits-for-57-5-million-joins-nar-keller-williams-anywhere-and-re-max/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/second-take-nar-settlement-big-brokerages
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Mar 22, 2024 • 55min
Compass Settles Commission Lawsuit For $57.5 Million | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 062
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the reaction to this week’s Knowledge Broker’s panel on the NAR settlement, the opportunities for agents choosing to specialize in buyer representation, Jerome Powell’s comments after the March FOMC meeting, advice for agents moving forward, and today’s breaking news on the Compass settlement.
Watch the Knowledge Brokers Panel on the NAR settlement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qdxi6JJOuM
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/
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Resources:
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https://www.housingwire.com/articles/compass-settles-commission-lawsuits-for-57-5-million/
https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001563190/000156319024000053/comp-20240321.htm
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/real-estate-broker-compass-agrees-to-pay-57-5-million-to-settle-antitrust-claims-be5e1177?mod=hp_lead_pos5
Timestamps:
00:00–00:46 Intro
00:46 Reactions to the Knowledge Brokers Panel on the NAR settlement
01:45 This week, we cracked 200 on the Apple business category for top podcasts
03:54 Comments during the livestream—especially re: buyer agents
04:45 The opportunity for agents choosing to specialize in buyer rep
13:21 “We’ve got to approach the buy side like the sell side.”
14:36 A new process Byron and his team have adopted
20:21 “I think this is going to eliminate those who are window-shopping for fun.”
23:06 Shifting from an agent-centric model to a consumer-centric model
25:07 Non-exclusive rights to represent
27:56 Kevin Sears video (“They were unwilling to even entertain bankruptcy…”)
34:16 Jerome Powell’s statement & responses (Q&A) after the March FOMC meeting
39:57 How to move ahead if you want to stay in the business?
42:07 The three buckets
47:07 Breaking news: Compass settles for $57.5 million
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 30min
The NAR Settlement: What Agents Need To Know | Knowledge Brokers Podcast SPECIAL
Join Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, Lisa Chinatti and special guest Chris Giannos for a LIVE Knowledge Brokers Panel. They discuss the NAR Settlement, what real estate agents need to know, and how to move forward.
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Connect with Chris Giannos: https://www.instagram.com/chris.giannos/

Mar 15, 2024 • 47min
NAR Settles Commission Lawsuit For $418 Million | Knowledge Brokers Podcast 061
Breaking news on NAR's $418M settlement, critiques on leadership, revenue sources, terms of the settlement, and the impact on the real estate industry. Discussions on transparency, training protocols, Zillow's stock price, and adapting to changing market dynamics.