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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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Sep 10, 2024 • 29min
How NAR’s Clear Cooperation Discussion Will Impact Realtors | The Real Word 334
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, the impact of the policy on agents and consumers, comments from eXp CEO Leo Pareja, and a Redfin report on commissions.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.inman.com/2024/09/10/clear-cooperation-takes-center-stage-faces-pressure-to-change/
https://www.redfin.com/news/redfin-agents-report-nar-rules-negotiation/
Timestamps:
00:00–01:15 Intro
01:15 TOPIC 1: Clear Cooperation takes center stage
02:55 The DOJ is against Clear Cooperation
03:38 Clear Cooperation policy = pocket listing ban
05:18 Byron asks Nicole, “Should this be changed?...”
07:11 “Here’s where there’s some contradiction happening in the industry…”
08:28 “These are contradicting statements… Am I misrepresenting what he’s saying?”
10:10 Brian Boero on Clear Cooperation
14:55 What’s best for consumers?
16:25 Clear Cooperation gives the MLS more power…
21:28 TOPIC 2: New NAR rules are putting pressure on commissions
23:42 “Most sellers have been willing to cover the buyer agent fees…"
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Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
Why Redfin Believes Sitzer's Startup Will Fail | The Real Word 333
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Landian—a new startup co-founded by Josh Sitzer, the same Sitzer in Sitzer/Burnett, to give consumers the option of paying a flat fee for the services of a licensed real estate agent—and how Redfin is reacting to the news.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/sitzers-new-startup-charges-49-per-home-tour/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/30/redfin-is-already-trying-to-defend-against-a-new-flat-fee-real-estate-startup/
https://landian.co/
Timestamps:
00:00-01:18 Intro
01:18 TOPIC 1: Sitzer co-founds a startup to provide flat-fee real estate services
13:58: Reading off Landian’s services: $49 per home tour, $199 for an offer prep sesh
17:28 “Here’s the big thing…this is where Landian is going to find…”
18:33 “What broker is going to say, ‘Yeah, I want 20% of $49…’?
23:01 Redfin’s thoughts on the flat-fee model (response through TechCrunch)
25:16 “If the buyer/customer wants the same expertise… morning, noon, and night…”
27:56 Will Landian land with some consumers? Redfin is saying, “We tried it; it didn’t work.”
28:38 For Landian to succeed you have to get control of the agent.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 50min
Agents File Lawsuit Against Move for Selling "Fake Leads" | The Real Word 332
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Home vs NAR antitrust lawsuit, the DOJ lawsuit against RealPage for alleged rent price fixing, and a lawsuit filed by eight Realtors against Move (Realtor.com parent company) for allegedly selling fake leads.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/boycotting-listings-a-look-at-homies-lawsuit-against-nar-and-big-brokerages/
https://nowbam.com/doj-sues-realpage-for-alleged-rent-price-fixing/
https://nowbam.com/agents-file-lawsuit-against-move-for-selling-fake-leads/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:07 Intro
03:07 TOPIC 1: Homie vs NAR lawsuit (nowbam article)
21:14 TOPIC 2: DOJ sues RealPage for alleged rent price fixing (nowbam)
25:40 TOPIC 3: Agents file lawsuit against Move for selling “fake leads” (nowbam)
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Aug 20, 2024 • 54min
Ketchmark Issues Warning To Agents Amidst NAR Settlement Changes | The Real Word 331
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Michael Ketchmark’s warning to the real estate industry, the cost of getting creative on the MLS, Nykia Wright’s appointment as permanent CEO of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Cassina Group's antitrust lawsuit against NAR (filed and withdrawn the same day), and the July 2024 Agent Movement Index report (Relitix).
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
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This episode's sources:
https://www.inman.com/2024/08/19/michael-ketchmark-every-move-you-make-well-be-watching-you/
https://nowbam.com/cfa-urges-buyers-and-sellers-to-negotiate-commissions-as-dollar-amounts/
https://nowbam.com/the-cost-of-getting-creative-on-the-mls-and-what-to-focus-on-after-august-17th/
https://nowbam.com/nykia-wright-named-permanent-ceo-of-nar-amid-industry-shifts/
https://nowbam.com/cassina-group-files-antitrust-lawsuit-against-nar-and-state-realtor-associations/
https://relitix.com/agent-movement-index-july-2024/
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#nationalassociationofrealtors #narsettlement #commissions

Aug 13, 2024 • 34min
NAR Facing Another Massive Law Suit | The Real Word 330
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new Michigan antitrust lawsuit against NAR and state/local Realtor associations. They also address the increase in NAR's membership since the settlement. And they answer the question, "If you could get out of NAR today, would you?"
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/michigan-real-estate-professionals-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-nar/
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/08/12/more-agents-joining-nar-ahead-of-settlement-deadline
https://nowbam.com/is-nar-hiding-membership-data/
Timestamps:
00:00–02:55 Intro
02:55 Topic: Michigan antitrust lawsuit against NAR and state/local Realtor associations
05:04 “This is a tie-in agreement…”
08:02 “This DOJ does not play with monopolies…”
10:54 “When someone is challenging you to be better, it’s not an attack; it’s an act of love.”
13:34 Plaintiffs argue the change greatly diminished the value created by being a member.
14:09 One of the things NAR has done well is advocate for buyers…
16:50 “Do you expect this to be the first of many?”
18:57 “The only value they have is the MLS…”
20:13 “NAR really drove a lot of brokers away from them when they…”
21:55 Topic #2: More agents are flocking to NAR since the settlement
24:35 Byron’s response to a Lawrence Yun quote: “This is where I have a problem with NAR…”
27:11 “If you could get out of NAR now, would you?”
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#narlawsuit #narsettlement #nationalassociationofrealtors

Aug 6, 2024 • 24min
What Agents Need To Know About eXp's Seller Toolkit | The Real Word 329
Byron Lazine takes you through the eXp seller toolkit and reviews NAR’s new consumer-focused resources. He also revisits last week’s KBP conversation on Zillow’s state-specific touring agreements.
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Connect with Byron Lazine:
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Connect with Nicole White:
https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/
This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/nar-releases-consumer-focused-resources-to-help-navigate-industry-changes/
https://nowbam.com/exps-seller-toolkit-is-now-live-featuring-forms-scripts-agent-resources/
https://youtu.be/ivVfsd9Fu38
https://youtu.be/uVGrZcXnb38
Timestamps:
00:00–02:41 Intro
02:41 Topic #1: exp seller tool kit
05:27 “This is what Leo said very clearly—that exp will not be paying any other buyer broker.”
06:18 “This is a one page form…”
07:56 “She wrote the book about recruiting RE/MAX agents…”
08:53 “It’s all about the NET” (net sheet)
09:47 “For every offer received, ensure the seller gets a net sheet.” (eXp toolkit)
10:09 “For multiple offers, use a spreadsheet to show the differences.”
13:02 Sharran Srivatsaa’s take and where Byron disagrees
15:50 Topic 2: NAR resources (nowbam article)
17:37 “If you’re still waiting on NAR to lead…”
18:35 “I do believe that…your job is going to be harder in the short term…”
19:59 Join us for BAM Mania (October 17-18 in Las Vegas)
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Jul 30, 2024 • 50min
The Truth Behind Ricky Carruth's Controversial Post & Las Vegas's New Forms | The Real Word 328
Special guest Ricky Carruth joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss last week’s Real Word episode, the BAM breaking interview with eXp CEO Leo Pareja, CRMLS removing seller concession fields, extreme actions by the DOJ, and what agents should be doing 19 days away from August 17.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Beb6YNjeM&t=13s
https://nowbam.com/exp-ceo-sets-the-record-straight-on-commission-sharing-policy/
https://www.inman.com/2024/07/29/crmls-removes-seller-concession-fields-due-to-car-forms-change/
Timestamps:
00:00–01:23 Intro
01:23 Recap on last week’s TRW episode
01:34 Ricky’s old Tweet (now deleted)
09:46 “In a perfect world would you have more business models or one?”
10:20 Ricky’s answer: “...I believe the DOJ is doing a horrible job…”
15:25 For the DOJ to force this situation = horrible idea
16:36 The last time the DOJ got really extreme was this NAR in 2019
17:19 “You’d have to be crazy to get in a settlement right now…Wouldn’t you want to push this into 2025–or no?”
17:55 Ricky answer: “You can’t make clear rules right now—obviously…”
19:39 “Worst case scenario: buyer agent commissions average 1%…”
31:59 TOPIC: CRMLS removes seller concessions field
37:35 TOPIC: Las Vegas forms
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Jul 26, 2024 • 47min
eXp CEO Leo Pareja Joins To Set The Record Straight
Rumors about changes in commission-sharing practices at eXp have been circulating online this week. Today, eXp CEO Leo Pareja joins Byron Lazine on this BAM Breaking Live to set the record straight. Pareja will explain how the brokerage is responding to the NAR settlement and the changes it will implement by August 17th. Tune in to hear it straight from the source.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 33min
eXp CEO Allegedly Breaks Silence On Commission Sharing Rule | The Real Word 327
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss reported abuse of buyer representation forms in Colorado, a deleted Ricky Carruth post on agent compensation and eXp changes, and the results of the latest BAM-1000watt Agent Sentiment Survey.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/07/22/buyer-agreements-cannot-be-required-colorado-official-says
https://nowbam.com/agents-adapting-not-leaving-majority-of-real-estate-agents-remain-confident-despite-industry-changes/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:10 Intro
03:10 Topic #1: Ricky Carruth’s Instagram posts
06:58 Ricky’s deleted post: “Just talked to the CEO of our brokerage…” (eXp)
09:09 Ricky NEW post: “Listing agents who think…”
10:09 Should agents/brokerages acquiesce to DOJ now…?
11:04 Comments on Carruth’s new post
12:41 “If you read between the lines… It’s almost like there’s a script being followed.”
14:08 “What we’re hearing…is ‘Get on board, this is the only way to do business.’”
15:06 Jared James IG post about Howard Hanna
16:42 Topic #2: Buyer agreements cannot be required (Colorado agent misrepresentation)
20:59 Several consumers signed the buyer agreement misrepresented as an insurance form
25:03 Topic #3: Results of the latest BAM-1000watt Agent Sentiment Survey
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Jul 16, 2024 • 36min
DOJ Inquiry Sparks Major Changes In CAR Listing Agreement | The Real Word 326
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss changes to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) listing agreement following a DOJ inquiry, the DOJ’s continuing investigation into NAR, and a Wall Street Journal article on the DOJ question: “Does the landmark real estate sentiment go far enough?”
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/doj-allowed-to-reopen-investigation-into-national-association-of-realtors/
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/real-estate-commissions-nar-doj-scrutiny-b855c28e?st=x1an7kzfzarjzwn&reflink=article_email_share
https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RLA_7-2024_alternatedraftv5.pdf
https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MLSA_7-2024_draftv2.pdf
https://www.inman.com/2024/07/12/car-changes-commission-sharing-on-forms-following-doj-inquiry/
Timestamps:
00:00–02:49 Intro
02:49 Topic 1: Newly updated CAR listing agreement
04:13 Inman: CAR changes form following DOJ inquiry
23:35 Topic 2: DOJ announcement on reopening NAR investigation
25:48 Topic 3: Wall Street Journal article: “Does the [NAR] settlement go far enough?”
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