Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss when home sales will peak, what it will take to get rates down to 6%, mortgage companies buying brokerages (e.g., Rocket buying Redfin), this week’s NAR news—CCP and staffing changes—and how to win with data as a real estate agent. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: Housing Market Tracker (HousingWire): https://www.housingwire.com/housing-market/ Bill Pulte / FHFA moves (What happens to mortgage rates if Fannie and Freddie conservatorship ends?) https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-ending-special-purpose-credit-programs-spcp-mortgage-mba-chla/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/fhfa-chief-ends-program-designed-to-help-first-time-homebuyers NAR Eliminates 61 Positions in ‘Organizational Revamp’: https://nowbam.com/nar-restructures-61-positions-impacted-in-organizational-revamp/ CCP / NAR's New MLS Policy: https://nowbam.com/nar-keeps-ccp-while-adding-on-a-new-mls-policy/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nothing-burger-smart-move-industry-reacts-to-nars-ccp-changes/ Rocket/Redfin: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nothing-burger-smart-move-industry-reacts-to-nars-ccp-changes/ Pending Home Sales: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/pending-home-sales-advanced-2-0-in-february ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:40 Intro 01:40 Logan Mohtashami on the Housing Market Tracker (HousingWire) 03:52 Byron on Logan playing Whack-a-Mole with Doom-&-Gloomers on X 07:01 2-3 things to say to consumers to show how today is NOT a repeat of 2008 09:15 Talking to consumers about inventory data 14:26 “What is a normal time to call peak sales…and why haven’t you called it this year?” 19:22 What needs to happen for rates to go down? 22:03 “If the Federal Reserve wanted to, they could get mortgage rates to go lower.” 24:48 What tools does the White House have to reduce mortgage rates? 29:04 What about the tariffs? (the “trade war tap-dance”) 34:05 Breaking News: NAR is eliminating 61 positions for ‘organizational revamp.’ 36:52 Logan’s take on NAR’s CCP decision (Clear Cooperation Policy) 40:55 Mortgage companies buying brokerages (e.g., Rocket buying Redfin) 44:56 Zillow’s “super app” – Consumers want convenience but with humans involved 47:21 More mergers/acquisitions coming in the brokerage space? 48:37 Logan’s advice for agents listening: “Learn how to talk to your clients with data.” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Logan Mohtashami: https://www.instagram.com/logan_mohtashami/ *** Follow Logan on X: https://x.com/LoganMohtashami ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #housingmarket #NAR #realestateagents

Greg Schwartz, founder and CEO of Tomo, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole to discuss Rocket Companies' acquisition of Redfin before diving into Bill Pulte’s changes to Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, rumors of their upcoming privatization, and the possible repercussions.They also covered the latest on Clear Cooperation, including an IG post by Robert Reffkin, as well as spring market mortgage rate predictions. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tomonetworks Rocket Companies to Acquire Redfin: https://nowbam.com/rocket-companies-to-acquire-redfin-in-1-75-billion-deal/ Will Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Be Privatized? https://www.housingwire.com/articles/top-execs-at-freddie-mac-fhfa-fired-report/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/heres-what-privatization-of-fannie-mae-freddie-mac-may-mean-for-your-mortgage.html https://nowbam.com/bill-pulte-just-made-major-board-changes-at-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac/ Robert Reffkin on CCP: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZrQx0vU57/?igsh=MTYxaDVjdW96bWVsaw%3D%3D https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/compass-sends-letters-to-mlss ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:57 Intro 00:57 Tom Toole recalls an extremely awkward real estate event. 04:29 Overview of today’s topics 05:23 Topic 1: Rocket Companies buying Redfin and implications for the industry 08:30 “I suspect those 2,000 agents won’t be working there in a year.” 16:21 “Do you see more Rocket/Redfin scenarios in the next couple years?” 20:00 Topic 2: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac under new FHFA Director, Bill Pulte 20:44 Lance Lambert Tweet with chart: “Shift in Stock Prices since Jan 1, 2024” 21:37 “What happens if they go private?” 25:02 “If it’s done thoughtfully & carefully, it’s a nothing burger. If it’s done with haste…” 26:50 Predictions on mortgage rates for the spring market & into the rest of 2025 28:39 Why Greg's desk is in the middle of the sales floor 32:35 “We don’t have an inventory problem…we have an affordable inventory problem.” 34:06 “Do you see a serious bump in existing home sales…?” 36:35 Is NAR destined for an end, or is the tie-in agreement here to stay? (The club sandwich of real estate) 38:01 Topic 3: Robert Reffkin’s IG post & Clear Cooperation 39:21 “Should CCP exist?” 42:54 Greg shares a rumor going around about Clear Cooperation and what happens if it ends. 46:25 Advice to not be a pawn 50:50 Greg’s view of CCP (in a nutshell) 52:22 Greg’s advice for agents (what he learned from leading Zillow) 54:03 Tomo’s new HQ & search for loan officers (in-office 3 days/week) ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Greg Schwartz: https://www.instagram.com/wearetomo/ ??? ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #pulte #clearcooperation #springmarket

Andrew Undem joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Redfin, Sharran Srivatsaa’s big move at Real, this week’s buzz over rumors that Compass is “in talks” to acquire Warren Buffett’s HomeServices of America, and Adam Carolla's slam on real estate agents. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://nowbam.com/rocket-companies-to-acquire-redfin-in-1-75-billion-deal/ https://nowbam.com/sharran-srivatsaa-steps-down-as-real-president-transitioning-to-board/ https://nowbam.com/compass-in-talks-to-acquire-warren-buffetts-homeservices-of-america/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHG2ceovkK0/?igsh=Ym44ZmxzenZjYXB6 https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJu_qhvXkJ/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–03:38 Intro 01:45 Quick overview of today’s news 03:38 Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin in $1.75B deal 06:10 Redfin CEO’s “Plan B” (last August) 11:47 “History shows us what happens with these companies.” (discounted real estate services) 18:25 Lance Lambert Tweet: Zillow’s unwritten rule 19:49 Andrew Undem (of Berkshire Hathaway) joins the conversation 21:36 Sharran Srivatsaa steps down as President of Real to join its Board of Directors 32:09 “He is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to brokerage leadership” (Byron on Sharran) 35:30 “I’m gonna say something that’s not going to sit well with my Real Brokerage friends.” 39:42 “The last two years were a case study on how to lead in real estate.” 46:35 WSJ reported that Compass was in “late stage discussions” to acquire HSoA 47:47 A message from Gino Blefari, President & CEO of HomeServices of America 55:57 Andrew breaks down history of HomeServices of America and BHHS 01:04:31 “I have a very interesting story about the Cabernet sign.” 01:07:44 Tom’s Tweet about the best brokerage model 01:11:23 Adam Carolla clip (slamming realtors) 01:18:32 “When you’re detail-oriented…you’re seen as an advisor…” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Andrew Undem: https://www.instagram.com/undem/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #redfin #compass #realbrokerage

Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss the latest jobs reports, Keller Williams’ sale of investment share to Stone Point Capital and what it means for the industry, and 10 ways to win more offers in a competitive spring market. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://adpemploymentreport.com/ https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm https://nowbam.com/keller-williams-sells-investment-stake-to-stone-point-capital/ https://nowbam.com/10-ways-agents-can-help-buyers-win-more-offers-in-a-competitive-spring-market/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–02:35 Intro 02:35 Topic 1: Jobs report (ADP & Employment Situation) 06:20 DOGE and retail layoffs (drop in consumer confidence) 13:03 Consumer Confidence Index (chart): largest monthly decline since Aug 2021 18:14 Topic 2: Keller Williams (KW) took on major investment & appointed new CEO 25:10 “Does Keller Williams remain Keller Williams without Gary Keller?” 26:43 Another example: Boomtown 28:13 “Has Keller Williams reached critical mass?” 29:08 What’s the retirement plan—or exit strategy–for real estate agents? 34:26 Topic 3: The 3 buckets you fall into as an agent—and 10 different ways to win an offer 37:31 “What are your top three?” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #jobsreport #kellerwilliams #springmarket

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the new RE/MAX logo and branding, the latest PCE report, the Dallas Fed’s warning, DOGE federal cuts and how they could impact mortgage rates, the expanding role of AI in real estate, how leads from an AI real estate agent generated $100 million in sales for Porta da Frente Christie’s, and the two things that will protect your business in the future. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjXQyiyzas/?img_index=1 https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/personal-income-and-outlays-january-2025 https://www.dallasfed.org/research/economics/2025/0225 https://x.com/newslambert/status/1894232140448956500?s=42 https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/first-ever-ai-real-estate-agent-generates-100m-sales-portugal ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:15 Intro 01:15 New RE/MAX logo and branding 05:48 “The problem is...my eyes automatically say, ‘Pepsi’” 14:59 PCE data for January 2025 20:30 Dallas Fed’s warning on home price appreciation 24:21 “The reason why there’s over 9 months’ supply in new construction is they’re all well over median & average price points for those markets.” 25:18 Lance Lambert Tweet on DOGE cuts and how they could impact rates 28:45 How leads from an AI real estate agent generated $100M in sales for Porta da Frente Christie’s 32:39 What the AI agent actually does 36:15 “I’d lean all the way into this.” 38:17 ChatGPT as a referral machine? 41:23 “Brand and AI: Those are the two things that are gonna protect your business in the future.” 45:20 “Sometimes you have to let go of what got you here to get to that next level.” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #pce #remax #trump

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss advice Hale gave to a neighbor about buying a home, DOGE reforms---specifically HUD layoffs---privatizing Fannie and Freddie, Realtor.com’s January 2025 rental report, the Fed’s metrics for housing inflation data, Elon Musk’s argument for federal cuts resulting in lower interest rates, and a final bonus script from Hale for conversations with buyers. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/elon-musk-doge-dc-housing-market-crash/ https://nowbam.com/d-c-housing-market-crash-the-truth-behind-the-viral-x-panic/ https://nowbam.com/who-explains-the-rates-better-jerome-powell-or-elon-musk/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:52 Intro 00:52 Reactions to a Gary Keller quote 06:40 Predictions on mortgage rates 08:53 JP Morgan’s outlook 10:32 Powell’s statements vs Fed buying mortgage -backed securities 13:52 Home price reductions & Hale’s advice to a neighbor 16:57 The script Hale used on her neighbor 20:17 “Darth Powell” on X (BAM article) and what’s actually happening in D.C. 23:32 DOGE reforms, including massive HUD staff reduction—and possible impact 29:59 Privatizing Fannie and Freddie—and what that could mean for mortgage rates 32:45 Realtor.com’s January 2025 rental report 44:42 Final thoughts from Realtor.com’s chief economist 46:30 Bonus script from Hale on hesitating to buy a home & then regretting that decision ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Danielle Hale: https://www.instagram.com/realtordotcom ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #realtordotcom #elonmusk #jobcuts

Jill Biggs and Dan Barnett join Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti to discuss inflation data for January 2025, the news on Zillow’s 25% rental revenue growth and its partnership with Redfin, what accountability really looks like, and why most masterminds fail. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdf https://nowbam.com/zillow-reports-25-rental-revenue-growth-in-q4-announces-redfin-partnership/ https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-03-05-Realtor-com-R-and-Zillow-Ink-New-Rental-Listings-Syndication-Agreement https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDci8lxCHY/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DFsePHDxjmV/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–03:12 Intro 03:12 Topic 1: Inflation (missed on expectations—but not as bad as top-line numbers) 03:55 What Jill and Dan are seeing with rates & inflation (opinion) 11:55 Expanding on “Confidence is key…” (referencing Jill’s Instagram clip) 13:24 Jill explaining her low-pressure sales technique (“Nobody wants to be sold…”) 14:40 Dan’s take on Jill being able to close/sell people 18:04 “The trick is how do we get trained out to the team?” (training people in Jill’s strategy) 21:47 “Jill, you are a masterful chameleon…” 22:35 “The more detailed you are, the more believable you are” (Alex Hormozi quote) 24:15 Jill’s process for taking notes 27:30 “There’s no auto-pilot business that I’m aware of.” (Byron) 29:10 Topic 2: Zillow earnings news & Redfin partnership 31:08 Realtor.com flew under the radar (signed agreement with Zillow) 32:17 Dan comments on Zillow & Redfin 37:40 Is there a vested interest in keeping Homes.com out of the top three? 31:31 Layoffs from Redfin 39:59 “In 5-10 years, we might say Redfin is genius…” 41:27 How to convert renters into homeowners/clients 44:34 Topic 3: Accountability & Masterminds 44:45 Sharran Srivatsaa IG post 46:28 “Can accountability be bought?” 47:47 “I think a lot of masterminds fail because…” 49:34 “One of the things broken with coaching in this industry…” 54:00 “As far as accountability goes, I wouldn’t be here today if i haven’t had so many coaches… ” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Jill Biggs: https://www.instagram.com/jillkbiggs/ 👉 Connect with Dan Barnett: https://www.instagram.com/djbarnett92/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #Zillow #Redfin #inflation

Josh Rubin joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss the NYC housing market, NAR’s Clear Cooperation rule, agent commissions five months after the implementation of the NAR settlement, the latest jobs report, and how the Alexander Brothers scandal has impacted Douglas Elliman. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://therealdeal.com/national/2024/12/16/douglas-elliman-orders-staff-keep-alexander-bros-records/ https://nowbam.com/alexander-brothers-scandal-sparks-doj-inquiry-into-douglas-elliman/ https://nowbam.com/why-real-estates-most-controversial-policy-remains-in-limbo-the-clear-cooperation-debate/ https://nowbam.com/the-commission-apocalypse-never-happened-heres-what-the-data-says/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:15 Intro 01:15 How Josh navigates the housing market without a traditional MLS 04:01 “The MLS is a crutch that we’ve all relied on for far too long….” 04:46 How do you think the Clear Cooperation debate impacts Manhattan? 05:39 “There’s some positive to this Ketchmark thing…” 07:08 Debate between Compass, et al vs Zillow, et al, on Clear Cooperation 08:26 Josh’s story about a client listing with him (privacy concerns) 14:56 What’s happened post August 17th with agent commissions? 16:27 “What are you seeing from a market perspective in Manhattan right now? 18:09 “Spring market always comes early in NYC… This is going to be a killer year.” 20:54 “At that price point, does it seem like everybody brings up the election….?” 23:55 Agents getting stuck working with unmotivated clients 26:13 Topic: The impact of the Alexander Bros scandal on Douglas Elliman 27:34 How this topic has affected Josh’s business 29:36 “There was some knowledge within the brokerage that it was going on for a while…” 30:39 “Did you know them?” 32:43 Impact on Douglas Elliman: “It wasn’t the Alexanders themselves but the aftermath.” 33:58 “One step back, two forward” (Douglas Elliman’s future) 34:22 The two sides of the brokerage model: consumer-facing and agent-facing 37:50 “The main mistake these organizations make…” 41:43 Takeaways from The Art of War by Sun Tzu (applied to brokerage leadership) 45:12 Topic: Jobs report 46:28 “What’s your feeling on the 2025 economy?” 48:32 How to connect with Josh 50:15 Josh's top picks for places to eat in Manhattan this year ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Josh Rubin: https://www.instagram.com/joshsellsny/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #joshrubin #douglaselliman #jobsreport

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on housing, a bold statement by Gary Vee, and a concerning statistic on real estate agents. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://nowbam.com/powell-housing-market-stabilizing-but-higher-mortgage-rates-could-slow-activity/ https://nowbam.com/gary-vee-just-called-out-these-agents-are-you-one-of-them/ https://www.inman.com/2025/01/24/71-of-real-estate-agents-didnt-close-any-deals-last-year/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:57 Intro 00:57 Topic 1: FOMC & Jerome Powell 02:04 Lisa’s biggest takeaway from the Fed meeting 02:41 Byron’s takeaway: “He reinforces what we should be talking to buyers about…” 04:24 Tom’s takeaway 05:09 “The two objections we get the most are…” 10:18 Move-up buyers: “That’s the hardest home to find right now.” 11:19 Rising cost of materials + other considerations for add-ons vs a move-up 13:37 “You never want to be the most expensive home in the neighborhood.” 15:44 Topic 2: Gary Vee article on nowbam.com 17:31 Lisa’s take on “A piece of food can sell a home when it’s hot.” 18:29 Byron’s take: the difference an experienced agent can make during a hot market 20:41 Tom calling out a “rookie move” 23:23 “They’re A-players at selling, but they’re F-players at spending.” 23:59 We don’t teach agents enough & NAR doesn’t teach agents this… 29:54 Where agents get jammed up 31:22 “In one sentence, what is the problem we’re trying to solve here?” 33:40 Self-awareness is essential to becoming an A-player 36:08 Why 87% of agents fail 37:39 Topic 3: 71% of agents didn’t close a deal last year 39:21 How would you frame this conversation publicly for agents? 41:01 Lisa’s data from MLS & why the real percentage is closer to 50% ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #garyvee #fomc #jeromepowell