

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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Jul 9, 2024 • 54min
What Consumer Federation of America's Report Means For C.A.R's Listing Agreement | The Real Word 325
Byron Lazine and Nicole White respond to YouTube comments on last week’s episode and discuss the newest report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on the C.A.R. Proposed Listing Agreement.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/what-every-agent-needs-to-know-about-the-c-a-r-proposed-seller-listing-agreement/
https://nowbam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CFA-Report-on-CAR-Seller-Agreement.pdf
https://nowbam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6-2024_draftv10-3-CAR-Seller-Listing-Agreement.pdf
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/06/28/c-a-r-responds-to-harsh-criticism-of-its-buyer-agreement
https://consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/California-Draft-Form.pdf
Previous week’s podcast (on C.A.R. Buyer Rep Agreement form): https://youtu.be/QVHZ1Sban2g
Timestamps:
00:00–00:54 Intro
00:54 Racket 1: Reaction to comments from last week’s pod
17:03 Racket 2: CAR response to the CFA report
23:30 Racket 3: CFA problem with CAR listing agreement
42:01 Racket 4: CAR listing agreement
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Jul 2, 2024 • 31min
The Truth About California Association of Realtors' New Buyer Agreement | The Real Word 324
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a “buyer beware” press release from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on California Association of Realtors’ (CAR) buyer representation agreement, a Notorious ROB article on the CAR agreement, as well as eXp's exemplary buyer agency agreement form and toolkit, and Connecticut's one-page agreement.
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This episode's sources:
https://consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/California-Draft-Form.pdf
https://consumerfed.org/press_release/buyer-beware-new-contracts-for-home-purchasers1/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/copy-exps-buyer-agency-agreement
https://consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Buyer-Broker-Representation-Agreement-FORM-vsn-USA-EN-05.29.2024.pdf
https://exptoolkit.com/buyerrepresentation
Timestamps:
00:00–00:32 Intro
00:37 Topic #1: CFA news release on new contracts for home purchasers
03:50 CAR buyer and broker agreement (“virtually unreadable”)
05:47 “#1: I don’t love four-page agreements…”
06:17 “There’s a simple definition of an agent…”
08:43 CAR buyer & broker agreement
09:28 Notorious ROB article on CAR’s buyer agency agreement
18:03 Topic #2: eXp’s buyer agency agreement (“eXp has a phenomenal form”)
18:30 “eXptoolkit.com is a great model for a buyer representation toolkit…”
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Jun 18, 2024 • 33min
Is The NAR Settlement A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity? | The Real Word 323
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Clever Real Estate survey revealing agent and consumer views on upcoming changes to the real estate commissions structure, along with what real estate coach Tom Ferry means when he describes the NAR settlement as a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”
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This episode's sources:
https://listwithclever.com/research/real-estate-commission-changes-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN2nT-elCTA
Timestamps:
00:00–01:35 Intro
01:35 Topic #1: Clever survey on commission changes
12:06 95% of surveyed agents expect the new commission structure will...
13:00 “Why do you support changes in commission structure?” (chart)
14:30 “Why do you oppose…?” (chart)
17:14 “Have you ever negotiated the commission rate with a real estate agent?” (chart)
18:11 A negotiation does not mean… This is where people need understanding
19:35 “Will the NAR settlement impact whether you will use a real estate agent…?” (chart)
20:09 “How do you think the settlement will affect the real estate industry?” (chart)
20:40 “When the settlement takes effect, what do you expect average commission rates to be?” (chart)
23:28 Topic #2: Tom Ferry says NAR settlement is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 27min
Ketchmark Issues Warning To Industry Amidst NAR’s Comments on Steering | The Real Word 322
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR's statement that their proposed settlement eliminates steering, as well as remarks by plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark, and a related article by Notorious R.O.B.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.inman.com/2024/06/06/nar-says-settlement-kills-steering-but-plaintiffs-issue-warning/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/vague-threats-that-make-no-sense
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/maybe-i-was-wrong-a-follow-up-to?utm_source=post-emai[…]eemail=true&r=3ed8is&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs
Timestamps:
00:00–02:17 Intro
02:17 Topic 1: NAR Says proposed settlement eliminates steering
04:13 #46: What’s NAR’s policy on steering buyers based on the amount of buyer agent comp?
04:59 #47: Does NAR settlement address the theoretical possibility of steering?
08:10 #48: Can a broker tell a potential buyer…?
10:57 Topic 2: Ketchmark’s response about “steering”
12:29 Notorious ROB article: “Maybe I was wrong…” (attorney response to a previous article)
14:42 The NAR settlement does not explicitly allow offers of compensation…
17:36 “Here’s my take… ” (Byron)
19:32 “He’s already threatening additional lawsuits.”
21:39 “This language that Ketchmark is using fits into the current climate…”
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Jun 4, 2024 • 36min
Will Commission-Sharing Sites Thrive Amidst DOJ Ruling? | The Real Word 321
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the rise of commission sharing sites—specifically Nesthook.com and Listingsplit.com—the acquisition of Xome (DIY sales platform) by Mr. Cooper Group, and how Xome compares to Opendoor
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This episode's sources:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nearly-55-000-home-sellers-to-receive-62-million-in-refunds-from-opendoor-76cbe6a9
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mr-cooper-group-subsidiary-launches-diy-sales-platform-no-agent-needed/
https://www.inman.com/2024/06/03/commission-disclosure-platform-aims-to-sidestep-nar-mls-rules/
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/06/03/commission-sharing-sites-are-cropping-up-will-they-last
Resources mentioned:
https://listingsplit.com/
https://www.nesthook.com/
https://www.mrcooper.com/
https://www.mrcoopergroup.com/
Timestamps:
00:00–01:15 Intro
01:15 Racket 1: Commission-sharing sites are cropping up
03:35 “Here’s an interesting thing about domains….” (DNJournal.com)
06:04 Listingsplit.com and Nesthook.com (commission sharing sites)
11:29 Knowledge Brokers pod mention (from last Friday, 05/31/24)
12:33 “There’s absolutely nothing creative about this…” (Miller)
13:08 “Stop Zillow” - mention from episode one of Real Word
14:58 Taking the websites one by one, starting with Nesthook.com
16:49 Listingsplit.com (geared towards sellers and buyers)
20:33 Racket 2: Mr. Cooper Group subsidiary launches DIY sales platform
23:36 What is Mr. Cooper Group?
24:33 Headline of article on Xome acquisition and comparison to Opendoor
28:42 “Is Xome stopping with investors or…?”
31:51 Live YouTube Objection Handling event Thursday at 3 pm ET
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#commissions #Zillow #Opendoor

May 28, 2024 • 35min
DOJ Finally Speaks Out Against NAR Settlement | The Real Word 320
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s request for a rehearing on the DOJ investigation ruling, comments made by the DOJ on the NAR settlement, why ultimately it doesn’t matter what the DOJ does, and what it means to be an agent of change in the industry’s new era.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/nar-seeks-rehearing-on-doj-investigation-ruling/
https://www.inman.com/2024/05/22/doj-sends-signal-to-industry-in-first-commission-comment-since-march/
https://nowbam.com/its-time-to-choose-are-you-with-the-agents-of-change/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7O5m0ZxSBP/?igsh=MTB1b3NqNHp5dTd6cQ%3D%3D
Timestamps:
00:00–00:48 Intro
01:29 Racket #1: NAR Seeks Rehearing & DOJ Responds
04:50 DOJ comments on the NAR settlement
07:15 “Offers of compensation should not be made anywhere…”
08:31 “Do the consumers win or lose here?”
13:59 “I don’t think that’ll be time well spent by NAR…”
14:42 Racket #2: Are You With The Agents of Change?
15:45 The last 10 years have been the era of new models. The new era…
16:48 The agent of change looks through the lens of the consumer.
17:50 “I don’t care what the DOJ does…none of that matters if…”
20:44 To be that agent of change, join us for BAM Mania in October!
22:20 BAM IG Post Comments: “What is your biggest mistake in our RE career?”
24:49 Nicole’s answer to IG post question
28:44 Byron recounts some mistakes he’s made
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May 21, 2024 • 35min
The Biggest Opportunity Zillow’s Touring Agreement Presents | The Real Word 319
Byron Lazine and Nicole White revisit the Zillow non-exclusive home touring agreement, review a Jared James video, and respond to more comments and questions from real estate agents.
Watch the Part 1 Real Word episode (#317) on the Zillow touring agreement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx9BSOUMozU&t=22s
Watch Part 2 (Episode #318): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6gD3rWIrg
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/zillows-dirty-and-obvious-plan/
Timestamps:
00:00–00:38 Intro
00:38 Topic: Zillow touring agreement–Part 3
01:58 Disclaimer
02:29 First ever BAM article: “Zillow’s dirty little secret”
04:36 Zillow’s one page touring agreement (image of one-page agreement)
05:52 “I’m gonna pose a question…”
08:46 The question: “What’s the difference between an open house & an open home touring agreement?” (Jared James video)
09:43 Jared James video and commentary (11:00)
13:57 Tool to get buyers off the sidelines (Comment from realestate_doggie)
14:47 Nicole’s response to Byron’s question
16:32 Comment from the real sam d: "It doesn’t happen often & she’s not wrong..."
19:14 "Do I think open houses are the biggest opportunity?"
22:46 Comment by gevabarable: “I still don’t get how you sign a touring home agreement…”
24:34 Comment from johnnymerkle7728 and response from MrBayAreaRealEstate
26:48 “People should have flexibility to cancel agreements…”
29:57 Comment by amandaj.miller7624: “Been in the business for years…signing buyer agent agreement majority of the time”
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May 14, 2024 • 37min
Agents Speak Out Against Zillow's Touring Agreement | The Real Word 318
Byron Lazine and Nicole White respond to comments on last week’s episode covering Zillow’s non-exclusive touring agreement and discuss why, ultimately, what matters is not what agents are used to or what they prefer but what the consumer wants—and the right question for agents to ask.
Watch last week's episode of The Real Word (#317) to hear Byron's and Nicole's response to Zillow's new touring agreement: https://youtu.be/Rx9BSOUMozU
Watch last week’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast episode with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACmX0EKwAk&t=1823s
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/zillow-introduces-non-exclusive-touring-agreement-in-response-to-nar-settlement/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/in-which-i-explain-things-to-anthony
Timestamps:
00:00–00:35 Intro
01:26 Notorious ROB article-debate w Lamacchia
02:15 Topic 1: Reacting to comments from last week on zillow touring agreement
02:54 Nicole’s response as to whether they were too in favor of Zillow in their last episode
05:07 I don’t understand where people confuse facts with…
06:48 This test might give agents an opportunity…
07:11 Another comment: “What’s insane is touring a home without…”
09:37 Agents listen up: Your opinions on whether or not…
15:41 We all agree buyer consultations are great… If you force feed it you might be pushing that buyer away
17:41 Southwest55Plus comment: “If every real estate company can…we will have a mess”
18:54 Agents always get wrapped up… Who does the consumer want to work with?
21:03 Another comment from Southwest55Plus & Byron’s response
24:20 Other comments and responses
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May 7, 2024 • 33min
Is Zillow’s New Touring Agreement Beneficial To The Industry? | The Real Word 317
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s non-exclusive touring agreements, what each one likes and doesn't like about the from, and the NAR practice changes set to go into effect August 17, 2024.
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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/zillow-introduces-non-exclusive-touring-agreement-in-response-to-nar-settlement/
https://nowbam.com/nar-practice-changes-set-to-go-into-effect-august-17-2024/
https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs?narmail=CEOMessage&date=04-29-2024&user=1155937&itid=9710534
Timestamps:
00:00–00:53 Intro
03:00 Topic 1: Zillow’s new touring agreement
05:11 “Here’s what I like about the form…”
06:40 What Nicole likes about it
08:22 “Now I know they don’t have an agent…I can win that business.”
09:12 “Where I get a little worried…”
13:04 “Here’s Zillow’s position…”
14:04 Topic 2: NAR FAQ #53 & extension (going off of Zillow touring agreement)
14:25 “This shows you how much of a fricken grip…”
15:55 “NAR will not dictate…”
17:11 The term of the agreement is up to you & the consumer (no restrictions)
20:01 “Here’s what I think is insane…”
22:19 “Which agents should say, ‘I want to meet more ppl on home tours’?”
24:55 How Zillow’s touring agreement can help build trust
26:17 “If you know you’re exceptional…you should be motivated to meet more people on their terms.” (Otherwise, "you're putting them in danger")
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Apr 30, 2024 • 30min
72% Of Agents Think This About NAR | The Real Word 316
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss last week’s unfiltered BAM interview with NAR president Kevin Sears, Inman’s survey asking agents if NAR is good for the industry, and 55,000 home sellers receiving a refund from Opendoor.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
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Kevin Sears Interview With BAM: https://youtu.be/RolUHg3B940
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This episode's sources:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nearly-55-000-home-sellers-to-receive-62-million-in-refunds-from-opendoor-76cbe6a9
Timestamps:
00:00–00:32 Intro
00:33 Racket #1—Recap of Kevin Sears Pod
06:35 Racket #2—Inman Surveys Agents on if NAR Is Good For Industry
20:09 Racket #3—55,000 Home Sellers Receive Refund From Opendoor
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