The Real Word

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss top traits of real estate leaders, costs to expect as a new real estate agent, and a spoof gets the Marketeer spot.   Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: What are the top ten traits of real estate leaders? See if you agree with this list: bit.ly/realestateleadertraits Racket 2: New agents need to prepare for costs associated with the first year. How much do you think is needed in year one? bit.ly/costsfornewreagents Marketeer: Watch the full spoof from The Wolfe Team: bit.ly/fblowballdisorder Do you have a Marketeer nomination? Let us know! Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the rise of consumers using iBuyers, American view of homeownership, and the Keller Williams consumer app.  
 Racket 1: The iBuyer segment is growing rapidly. This OfferBarn software helps agents compare iBuyer offers for clients: bit.ly/compareibuyers.  
 Mike DelPrete’s State of the Industry Report: bit.ly/stateofindustryreport   Racket 2: Americans are more confident in their real estate investment: 84% of people say homeownership is a priority. bit.ly/homeownerpriority 
 Marketeer: Keller Williams is releasing it’s consumer app this week, giving users a portal-like experience. bit.ly/consumerappkw 
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a Millennial mistake, the Keller Williams profit share program, and tik tok. Racket 1: What is the number one mistake made by Millennials? This self-made millionaire says it’s not buying a home: bit.ly/rw_selfmademillionaire Racket 2: Keller Williams is ending its profit share program for agents who join after April 1st: bit.ly/kwendsprogram Marketeer: Have you tested out tik tok? Check out The Broke Agent for inspiration: tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram:
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a trending shift in real estate, Zillow’s latest venture, and how to make sure your marketing complies with the code of ethics. Racket 1: Will brokerages be turning toward an employee model? bit.ly/reemployee Racket 2: Zillow is officially a licensed brokerage in New York. What does this mean for agents? bit.ly/zillowisabrokerage Racket 3: Being a real estate agent means you must market your brand and your listings. But does your marketing comply with the real estate code of ethics? bit.ly/marketingcodeofethics Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
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Kathy Elson, CEO of Connecticut’s statewide SmartMLS, joins Byron and Nicole on The Real Word this week. They discuss the new Clear Cooperation Policy, who it affects, and Kathy answers some questions about the new rule.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Kathy Elson: facebook.com/kathy.elson linkedin.com/in/kathyhelson/ Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss how the Clear Cooperation rule will affect flippers, Compass layoffs, and a broker protest.  Racket 1: Investors, builders, and flippers build momentum by documenting their renovations. Will they be able to do this once the Clear Cooperation rule is implemented? bit.ly/mlscooprule Racket 2: Compass is anticipating about 45 layoffs, but has over 300 job openings. What does the restructuring mean for Compass? bit.ly/compasslayoffs Marketeer: Jay Glazer took marketing back to the streets: instagram.com/jayglazernyc/ Let us know your questions about the Clear Cooperation policy in the comments! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the new MLS Cooperation policy, the rise of co-living, and RE TV - Network. Racket 1: The new Clear Cooperation policy is going into effect on May 1, 2020. How do you feel about the new rule? bit.ly/mlscooprule Racket 2: Co-living may be on the rise. Would you be willing to share communal spaces? bit.ly/riseofcoliving Marketeer: RE TV is helping agents produce better video. Comment below if you want to be invited to this Facebook Group! bit.ly/REtvfb Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: instagram.com/byronlazine instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss NAR’s approval of a new plan, services that agents can stop spending money on, and a new theme for an open house.  Racket 1: NAR approves a new Fair Housing Action Plan, focusing on training for agents: bit.ly/narapproves Racket 2: This opinion piece covers 4 things agents should stop spending money on. Do you agree with this? bit.ly/stopspendingmoney Marketeer: Is this the beginning of a crossover between cannabis and luxury real estate? bit.ly/weedthemeoh Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
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This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the best investment of the decade, Dr. Phil’s house for sale, and Ryan Serhant’s shocking offer to agents. Racket 1: Stocks or real estate? This Market Watch article gives a prediction on the single best investment for the next decade: bit.ly/investnextdecade Racket 2: Dr. Phil has a house for sale in LA, and the interior is causing a lot of commotion on social media: bit.ly/drphilhouseforsale Marketeer: Ryan Serhant offered up $50,000 to buyer agents. Is this unethical, or is he doing his job? bit.ly/50kcashoffer What should we send Ryan Serhant for being the Marketeer of the Week? Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
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2019 brought new guests, a first-runner up award, some Marketeers, and plenty of laughs.  What do you want to see in 2020? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram:
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