The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s acquisition of VRX Media, the hottest housing markets for 2023, the 10-year Treasury yield dropping below 3.5%, agents calling out San Antonio’s negative traits, and Twitter Blue’s relaunch with a steeper price for Apple users PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://brokeagentmedia.com/zillow-group-acquires-vrx-media/ https://brokeagentmedia.com/will-these-be-the-hottest-housing-markets-in-2023/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/treasury-yields-ahead-of-novembers-consumer-inflation-figures.html https://therealdeal.com/texas/2022/12/09/agents-call-out-san-antonios-negative-traits-on-youtube/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/12/twitter-blue-relaunches-with-steeper-price-for-apple-users-.html Timestamps: 00:00–01:24 Intro 01:24 Topic #1 – Zillow Group Acquires VRX Media 04:40 Never underestimate Zillow 07:36 Following in PlanOmatic’s footsteps? 10:35 Topic #2 – Hottest Housing Markets for 2023 11:21 These are not major cities 12:37 They’re referencing affordability 15:47 Left, Middle, Right #1: 10 Yr Treasury Yields Drop 18:28 LMR #2: Agents call out San Antonio’s negative traits 22:22 LMR #3: CNBC – Twitter Blue relaunches

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the existential crisis of Opendoor, a lawsuit involving a MV Realty, the fate of Biden’s student debt relief in the Supreme Court, and an update on the University of Idaho murders. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.inman.com/2022/12/05/opendoor-faces-existential-crisis-as-ibuying-fights-for-survival/ https://6abc.com/mv-realty-homeowner-benefit-program-selling-home-help-philadelphia-lawsuit/12529841/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/05/supreme-court-tackles-biden-student-loan-plan.html https://nypost.com/2022/11/28/university-of-idaho-murders-update-what-we-know-so-far/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:58 Intro 01:58 Topic #1: Opendoor faces existential crisis 25:41 Topic #2: MV Realty accused of deceptive practices 28:28 Clip of news coverage 32:49 Left, Middle, Right 33:09 Supreme Court likely to rule Biden's student debt relief program illegal 38:18 Update on the University of Idaho murders #opendoornews #realestatenews #realestatepodcast

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss older generations living alone, Jason Oppenheim’s incendiary opinion on Compass, Elon Musk’s claim that Apple is threatening to remove the Twitter app, and Whole Foods angering—and endangering the livelihoods of—local lobstermen. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/us/living-alone-aging.html# . https://www.inman.com/2022/11/28/jason-oppenheim-theres-no-fixing-compass-its-unfixable/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/28/elon-musk-claims-apple-has-threatened-to-remove-the-twitter-app-.html https://www.foxnews.com/media/maine-lobsterman-whole-foods-more-homework-pulling-lobsters-stores-rare-whale Timestamps: 00:00–01:19 Intro 01:19 Topic #1: “More Older Americans Are Living By Themselves…” (NYT) 07:05 A growing percentage (over 30%) of people want their own space. 08:05 The increase in divorces is also a contributing factor 08:40 Topic #2 – “Jason Oppenheim: There’s No Fixing Compass…” (Inman) 12:40 A systemic problem with brokerages and a race to the bottom 16:20 Byron’s invitation to debate this one out on the BAM stage. 19:42 Left, Middle, Right #1 – “Elon Musk Claims Apple Has threatened to Remove the Twitter App.” (CNBC) 20:40 Elon needs to be careful. 21:53 Agents need to be on the Zillow platform. 22:30 LMR #2 – “Maine Lobsterman urges Whole Foods to Do Its Homework Before…” 23:28 Whole Foods(/Amazon) is green-washing. 24:43 Agents need to be the voice shouting out dependable local businesses

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the mass exodus of real estate agents, lead conversion myths and facts, and two articles where the worlds of cryptocurrency and real estate intersect. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://brokeagentmedia.com/the-mass-exodus-of-the-real-estate-industry-has-begun/ https://www.inman.com/2022/11/14/which-do-you-believe-lead-conversion-myths-and-facts/ https://www.theblock.co/post/186386/ftx-spent-74-million-on-real-estate-in-the-bahamas-this-year-exclusive https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/technology/after-collapse-does-cryptocurrency-still-hold-promise-for-real-estate Timestamps: 00:00–00:22 Intro 00:41 Topic #1 – “The Mass Exodus of the Real Estate Industry Has Begun” (BAM) 07:17 Not a new thing for the real estate industry 09:15 Maybe it’s time to pivot 10:03 Topic #2 – “Which Do You Believe: Lead Conversion Myths & Facts” (Inman) 16:00 No such thing as a bad lead 17:22 Keep reaching out 19:13 Left, Middle, Right: Two articles on crypto + real estate 23:20 When people get money, they spend it on something with lasting value 24:20 12% of Millennial homebuyers sold crypto to fund their down payment.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss pet rent and Opendoor, along with three hot-button issues on Midterm Ballots this year – marijuana, gambling, and taxing the rich. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/landlords-are-charging-tenants-pet-rent-and-600-fees-some-pet-owners-already-under-pressure-from-rising-rents-are-not-happy-11665500711 https://www.inman.com/2022/11/07/opendoor-is-where-zillow-offers-was-a-year-ago-mike-delprete/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/midterm-elections-2022-results-ballot-measures-referenda-11667864143?reflink=integratedwebview_share https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/07/recreational-marijuana-legalization-is-on-the-ballot-in-these-states.html https://brokeagentmedia.com/69-of-americans-would-buy-a-home-within-a-1-mile-radius-of-a-cannabis-dispensary/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:51 Intro 02:07 Topic #1: Landlords are charging tenants “pet rent’ 05:15 Giving dogs animal names instead of human ones 22:33 Topic #2 – Zillow & Opendoor 25:00 The (predictable) result of selling too many houses at a loss 31:10 Left, Middle, Right: Gambling, Marijuana & Taxing the Rich on Midterm Ballots 32:30 Referencing BAM article #opendoornews #ibuyer #realestatenews

On this week’s Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss drops in pending sales and a disruption to rent checks. The two also cover the upcoming mid-term election in this week’s Left, Middle, Right segment. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://brokeagentmedia.com/big-drops-in-pending-home-sales-and-home-showing-traffic/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/31/jpmorgan-chase-unveils-payments-platform-for-landlords-and-tenants.html https://www.redfin.com/news/relocation-red-purple-counties-pandemic-election/ https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/when-clients-talk-politics-stay-above Timestamps: 00:00-00:22 Intro 00:23 Racket #1—Drop in Pending Sales and Showings 07:51 The downward pressure is real 12:38 Racket #2—JPMorgan Chase wants to disrupt the rent check 17:45 Use technology to collect rent 20:18 LMF #1—Americans Flocked to Red and Purple Counties in Key Race States 26:03 Understand who came and who left your market 27:09 LMF #2—When clients talk politics… 29:45 Should agents post their beliefs? #realestatepodcast #realestatenews #housingnews

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 2022 real estate technology landscape, a timely Gary Keller quote, Adidas cutting ties with rapper Ye, and the impact of midterms on the market. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.inman.com/2022/10/24/expect-more-mergers-acquisitions-consolidations-and-liquidations-mike-delprete/ https://www.realestatenews.com/2022/10/23/focus-on-a-career-not-a-year-gary-keller-on-working-through-a-downturn https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/25/adidas-terminates-partnership-with-ye-following-rappers-antisemitic-remarks.html https://www.inman.com/2022/10/24/mid-term-elections-impact-real-estate-vote/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:22 Intro 00:22 Topic #1 – Expect more mergers, acquisitions and liquidations 08:53 2022 Real Estate Technology landscape 15:10 Topic #2 – RealEstateNews.com article quoting Gary Keller 22:10 Why you need to be making those calls 24:23 LMR #1 – CNBC article: “Adidas terminates its contract with Ye (Kanye West)...” 26:24 Faux-authenticity and what it can cost you 30:00 LMR #2 – Midterm elections impact the real estate market. Vote. 31:48 Midterms have a direct impact on your community #garykeller #housingmarket2022 #realestatepodcast

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss appraiser challenges on this week’s The Real Word, along with Realtor.com’s new campaign and why you should pay attention to Kanye West’s acquisition of Parler. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/commentary/why-appraisers-say-we-have-targets-on-our-backs https://www.realtor.com/hw?cid=aff_pressrelease_housewhisperer-launch https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/17/tech/kanye-west-ye-parler/index.html #realestatepodcast #realestatemarketing #realestatenews Timestamps 00:00 - 01:40 Intro 01:41 Why Appraisers Say, ‘We Have Targets on Our Backs’ 18:53 The House Whisperer 22:41 Left, Middle, Right: Kayne West acquires Parler

How does America’s Peloton obsession relate to real estate? Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss this, along with the worst advice you can give your clients, COLA increases for Social Security, and the high cost of dating. PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up: https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here: https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.inman.com/2022/10/07/what-our-peloton-obsession-has-in-common-with-the-us-housing-boom/ https://www.inman.com/2022/09/28/deals-will-hinge-on-negotiations-this-fall-heres-how-buyers-agents-win/ https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/social-security-cola-update-coming-week-could-be-huge https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/10/millennials-going-into-debt-from-dating-lendingtree.html #realestatepodcast #realestatemarketing #negotiatingtactics

Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss Hurricane Ian, the seven biggest listing description mistakes, and what agents should know about CNN’s article on the stock market. Disaster Relief Fund Donation Form | Florida Realtors: https://www.floridarealtors.org/about/charities/disaster-relief-fund/donate PropStream is the leading real estate data and analytics platform, no matter what your real estate goals are. Get more listings, close more deals with PropStream. Try PropStream now: https://bit.ly/PropStream-BAM Subscribe to this channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hZU-Vn Connect with Byron: Website:https://byronlazine.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/ByronLazine TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@byronlazine 5AM Call Sign-up:https://www.5amcall.com Newsletter here:https://byronlazine.com/subscribe Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ This episode's sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/us/florida-hurricane-housing-crisis.html https://www.inman.com/2021/07/13/5-listing-description-mistakes-youre-probably-making/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/04/investing/dow-stock-market-today/index.html Timestamps: 00:00–02:10 Intro 00:40 Hurricane Ian relief fund 02:10 Topic #1 – NYT article on Hurricane Ian 09:45 Less than 20% of homes have flood insurance 12:28 Death toll in the 100s 15:03 Topic #2 – 7 listing description mistakes 17:40 Most critical mistake 18:55 Failing to proofread 19:15 Left, Middle, Right 20:35 Ricky Carruth’s comments 21:20 There’s a lot more pain coming #hurricaneian #realestatepodcast #realestatenews