

The Real Word
The Real Word
Welcome to The Real Word, hosted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs Byron Lazine and Nicole White. Each week, Byron and Nicole share their word on current industry news, discuss rackets flooding the industry, and shout out a marketeer of the week.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 33min
The Real Story Post-NAR Settlement: A Brighter Path for Brokers? | The Real Word 350
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a broker suing NAR for overreaching, the Supreme Court’s dismissal of NAR’s attempted appeal, agents seeing the bright side of the post-settlement landscape. They also roleplay a conversation involving dual agency and declines in buyer agent commissions. <br/>
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🔗 This episode's sources:<br/>
https://nowbam.com/supreme-court-denies-nars-appeal-request-allowing-doj-investigation-to-proceed/ <br/>
https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/01/21/why-one-broker-took-on-nar-they-just-keep-overreaching <br/>
https://www.inman.com/2025/01/21/brokers-are-beginning-to-see-bright-side-of-post-settlement-landscape/ <br/>
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Jan 7, 2025 • 38min
NAR Recruits Special Advisor As Agents Start To Flee | The Real Word 349
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss current lawsuits involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as well as the recent appointment of Sherry Chris as special advisor to NAR CEO Nykia Wright...
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🔗 This episode's sources:
NAR vs PAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-moves-to-revoke-pars-charter-amid-mls-choice-dispute/
New Lawsuit for NAR: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nar-faces-new-lawsuit-over-membership-structure-in-louisiana/
Brief Exploration of a Possible NAR Lawsuit Against PAR (Rob Hahn): https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/a-brief-exploration-of-a-possible
Sherry Wright named Special Advisor to Nykia Wright: https://nowbam.com/nar-taps-sherry-chris-as-special-advisor-to-ceo-nykia-wright/
NAR membership decline: https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/01/03/nar-membership-dips-below-1-5m-will-losses-continue
⏰ T⏰ Timestamps:
00:00–02:33 Intro
02:33 NAR membership decline: biggest month-over-month dip in nearly a year
05:19 #1: Brokers flee from NAR (Virginia broker’s lawsuit)
07:08 Alan Thompson video (explaining his brokerage’s decision to leave NAR)
17:34 NAR awards
20:34 NAR “overstepping their bounds” (Ethics rule 10.5)
21:28 Virginia news clip (video): Bible verses & free speech
29:29 #2: NAR taps Sherry Chris as special advisor to CEO Nykia Wright
31:27 Message to Sherry Chris re: open dialogue & communication (“If you can fix that…”)
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Dec 17, 2024 • 26min
NAR vs. NYT: The Escalating Battle Agents Need To Know About | The Real Word 348
Byron Lazine and Nicole White recap the year 2024, revisiting the top news surrounding the National Association of Realtors, including the latest NY Times article highlighting political contributions made by the Realtor nonprofit American Property Owners Alliance (APOA). They also take a closer look at recent allegations and industry gossip.
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🔗 This episode's sources:
NYT reporter says Realtors should know where their dues are going: https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/12/13/realtors-should-know-where-their-nar-dues-are-going-says-nyt-reporter
https://nowbam.com/is-nars-nonprofit-putting-politics-over-housing-issues/
https://nowbam.com/nars-spending-exposed-six-figure-volunteer-perks/
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00-00:13 - Intro
01:01 - Pet Peeves
02:24 - NAR vs NY Times
04:30 - NY Times article on the American Properties Owners Alliance (APOA)
05:01 - NAR Drama Continues
09:00 - NAR's For-Profit Wing
09:51 - Most of the 30+ Realtors Kamin talked to were not aware of APOA’s existence
11:00 - NAR’s spending of membership dues
13:13 - Importance of NAR's Spending – and what both have done for consumers
16:01 - Industry gossip on former NAR president Kenny Parcell
18:18 - Does the NY Times have an axe to grind with the industry?
20:48 - Future Real Word guests—and your chance to weigh in (in the comments)
23:09 - End of the Year Sign Off
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Dec 10, 2024 • 34min
NAR’s Political Donations Exposed: The Truth Behind The $10 Million Controversy | The Real Word 347
Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down a NY Times article questioning the political neutrality of Realtor nonprofit, American Property Owners Alliance (APOA). They also discuss the DOJ’s decision to drop its antitrust case against RealPage.
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🔗 This episode's sources:
Topic 1—Realtors' Nonprofit is Politically Motivated:
https://nowbam.com/is-nars-nonprofit-putting-politics-over-housing-issues/
https://nowbam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NAR-Fact-Check_12.09.24-1.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/realestate/nar-real-estate-politics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE4.DZZI.N2DU_xsmGWs4&smid=url-share
Topic 2—DOJ Drops RealPage Antitrust Case:
https://therealdeal.com/texas/dallas/2024/12/04/realpage-asks-court-to-dismiss-antitrust-lawsuit/
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Dec 2, 2024 • 31min
Compass Acquires Christie's, Serhant Raises $45M, & Real Estate Settlement Drama | The Real Word 346
Byron Lazine and Nicole White dive into Compass’s groundbreaking acquisition of Christie's, Ryan Serhant’s $45M funding for AI-powered tech innovation, and the latest updates on the real estate settlement appeals. They break down what these developments mean for the real estate industry and the future of agents and brokerages.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-christies-and-properties/
https://nowbam.com/serhant-technologies-lands-45m-to-scale-s-mple/
Timestamps coming soon!
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#CompassAcquisition #RyanSerhant #RealEstateNews

Nov 26, 2024 • 22min
DOJ Drops Bombshell Ahead of NAR Settlement Hearing | The Real Word 345
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest NAR settlement intervention from the Department of Justice (DOJ), today’s settlement hearing, and what they mean for the real estate industry.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/new-doj-filing-raises-concerns-ahead-of-nar-settlement-hearing/
https://x.com/robhahn/status/1861104795177885791
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/a-look-at-the-dojs-statement-re-nar?utm_source=post-e[…]eemail=true&r=3ed8is&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/11/26/the-doj-has-spoken-are-buyer-agreements-at-risk
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Nov 18, 2024 • 32min
NAR Wastes Millions! NY Times Exposes All | The Real Word 344
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a New York Times article exposing the culture of excess in the National Association of Realtors (NAR), starting with the inflated “volunteer” payments and lavish compensation packages for executive leadership positions.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/how-much-is-nar-paying-its-executives-and-independent-contractors-a-breakdown-of-compensation-from-2011-2021
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/realestate/national-association-realtors-spending.html
https://nowbam.com/nars-spending-exposed-six-figure-volunteer-perks/
Timestamps coming soon!
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Nov 12, 2024 • 41min
NAR NXT Event Sparks Major Controversy Across The Industry | The Real Word 343
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT event as well as major headlines stemming from it, NAR membership, a controversial article from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, and NAR CEO Nykia Wright’s support for a 3-way agreement.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.inman.com/2024/11/11/compass-ceo-robert-reffkin-zillow-will-be-the-national-mls
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/11/11/nar-seeking-outside-help-to-get-ahead-of-antitrust-issues
https://www.inman.com/2024/11/07/after-nar-deal-mlss-will-have-to-reinvent-themselves-or-else/
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-board-approves-budget-culture-transformation-plan-passes
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/strength-in-numbers
https://www.inman.com/2024/11/11/nar-ceo-signals-support-for-3-way-agreement-amid-realtor-pushback/
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/executive-committee-board-of-directors-approve-plan-to-enhance-nar-culture
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Nov 5, 2024 • 35min
Over 7,000 Real Estate Agents Are Saying THIS About The 2024 Election | The Real Word 342
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 2024 election, a BAM article on how real estate agents are voting this year (sharing the results of polls by The Broke Agent), and Michael Jordan’s response to rumors about a (fake) presidential endorsement.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/how-real-estate-agents-are-voting-in-this-years-election/
https://www.inman.com/2024/11/05/social-issues-not-industry-chaos-will-guide-agents-at-the-ballot-box/
https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/national-assn-of-realtors/recipients?id=d000000062
https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-11-05-michael-jordan-addresses-fake-presidential-endorsement/
https://www.redfin.com/news/will-mortgage-rates-fall-under-trump-harris-survey/
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Oct 29, 2024 • 41min
20 Opportunities the Real Estate Industry Must Address | The Real Word 341
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the T360 D.A.N.G.E.R. Report published in 2015—with a review of the 10 predictions made—and the new and recently published Opportunity Report, with 20 opportunities for agents, organized real estate, and state regulatory agencies.
Tune in Friday 11/1/24 https://www.youtube.com/ @knowledgebrokerspodcast where T360 CEO Jack Miller will join Byron, Lisa & Tom to discuss this story in detail!
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! _______
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Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/
This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/from-dire-predictions-to-opportunities-a-decade-after-the-d-a-n-g-e-r-report
https://faaasbmyzltfufc7.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/the-opportunity-report-FTn48xsx2Bo2rnlCNInKt[…]m=0_02c652b510-cb63c9b3dd-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
Timestamps:
00:00–02:45 Intro
02:45 Topic 1: D.A.N.G.E.R. Report (nowbam article)
04:29 10 predictions (visual list from article)
07:10 Prediction #2: “Commissions spiral downward”
07:45 Prediction #3: “Agent teams threaten the survival of brokerages”
14:02 Predictions #4–#7
14:38 “Regulatory tsunami hits” (Prediction #8)
14:53 “That’s why I say 2024 is harder than 2008 for agents…”
17:00 Topic 2: Opportunity Report
18:35 Behind the scenes of Stefan Swanepoel’s research (incl. Byron’s 2.5 hour interview)
34:12 Opportunity for key stakeholders
35:41 Special guest on KBP this Friday: Jack Miller, CEO of T3
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