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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NAR’s New AI Rollout Sparks Debate Over Monitoring Realtor Conduct | The Real Word 414
Jul 21, 202623m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR using AI to monitor Realtors online and whether ethics enforcement should stay local. They also review NAR’s podcast numbers and discuss how to build trust and why NAR should sto
CNBC’s "Worst" State Rankings Causes Uproar In The Real Estate Industry | The Real Word 413
Jul 14, 202624m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why some of CNBC's worst states to live also rank in the top ten for business, highlighting the migration numbers and affordability advantage the rankings ignore. BAM BBQ: https://no
President Trump's Latest Housing Move Raises Big Questions | The Real Word 412
Jun 30, 202618m
Byron Lazine discusses the bipartisan housing bill Trump is calling a "big yawn," new polling showing 78% of Americans want more affordable housing regardless of politics, and what the institutional investor cap and buil
Are Agents Breaking NAR's REALTOR® Trademark Rules? | The Real Word 411
Jun 23, 202623m
Byron Lazine discusses NAR’s 2026 Legislative Meetings, unpacking the Realtor trademark debate, the proposed Code of Ethics disclosure requirement, and why NAR keeps focusing on the wrong problem. BAM Webinar: How to Bui
What Google's Nationwide Listing Rollout Means For Agents | The Real Word 410
Jun 16, 202628m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new Google Local Service Ads (LSA) update for real estate agents and its impact on Zillow and Realtor.com. They analyze why matching consumer response times dictates lead flow an
Wall Street Journal Claims The Housing Market Is Driving Agents Out | The Real Word 409
Jun 9, 202620m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on agents quitting, NAR's shrinking membership numbers and its Q1 Strategic Plan update, and whether this market is just weeding out people who were
Compass CEO Claims Win After Zillow Ordered To Restore MRED Listings | The Real Word 408
May 26, 202622m
Byron Lazine discusses the federal court battle between Zillow, MRED, and Compass. He breaks down MRED cutting off 43,000 Chicago listings and the federal judge's order to turn them back on. He also looks at Jason Oppenh
Compass CEO Claims Win After Zillow Ordered To Restore MRED Listings | The Real Word 408
May 26, 202622m
Byron Lazine discusses the federal court battle between Zillow, MRED, and Compass. He breaks down MRED cutting off 43,000 Chicago listings and the federal judge's order to turn them back on. He also looks at Jason Oppenh
Google Brings Real Estate Listings Back To Search | The Real Word 407
May 19, 202627m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate news shaking up the industry, including Google bringing back real estate listings, Zillow suing Compass and MRED over private listings, eXp Realty expanding co
Google Brings Real Estate Listings Back To Search | The Real Word 407
May 19, 202627m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest real estate news shaking up the industry, including Google bringing back real estate listings, Zillow suing Compass and MRED over private listings, eXp Realty expanding co
Zillow & Realtor.com Team Up To Expand Pre-Market Listing Exposure | The Real Word 406
May 12, 202621m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive news shaking up real estate distribution: the Zillow and Realtor.com partnership. In this episode, they break down what "pre-portal" exposure really means for your busine
Zillow & Realtor.com Team Up To Expand Pre-Market Listing Exposure | The Real Word 406
May 12, 202621m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive news shaking up real estate distribution: the Zillow and Realtor.com partnership. In this episode, they break down what "pre-portal" exposure really means for your busine
HUD Questions NAR’s Position On School and Crime Data Sharing | The Real Word 405
May 5, 202619m
Byron Lazine discusses HUD's new guidance confirming real estate agents can lawfully share local crime and school data, correcting "misguided" industry advice that restricted info to avoid allegations of "steering." 🔑 �
HUD Questions NAR’s Position On School and Crime Data Sharing | The Real Word 405
May 5, 202619m
Byron Lazine discusses HUD's new guidance confirming real estate agents can lawfully share local crime and school data, correcting "misguided" industry advice that restricted info to avoid allegations of "steering." 🔑 �
Real To Acquire REMAX In $880M Power Move | The Real Word 404
Apr 28, 202630m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive industry shift as The Real Brokerage acquires REMAX in an $880 million deal. Learn how the new Real REMAX Group, led by CEO Tamir Poleg, will integrate REMAX’s global fra
Real To Acquire REMAX In $880M Power Move | The Real Word 404
Apr 28, 202630m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the massive industry shift as The Real Brokerage acquires REMAX in an $880 million deal. Learn how the new Real REMAX Group, led by CEO Tamir Poleg, will integrate REMAX’s global fra
Patrick Bet-David Reacts To 10M Home Shortage: “Horrible Time To Be A Realtor” | The Real Word 403
Apr 21, 202628m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Patrick Bet-David’s viral claim that it’s a “horrible time to be a realtor,” break down White House housing data, and explain what will truly restart the market. BAM Fest: https://no
Patrick Bet-David Reacts To 10M Home Shortage: “Horrible Time To Be A Realtor” | The Real Word 403
Apr 21, 202628m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Patrick Bet-David’s viral claim that it’s a “horrible time to be a realtor,” break down White House housing data, and explain what will truly restart the market. BAM Fest: https://no
NAR Opts In To Massive $52M Commission Settlement | The Real Word 402
Apr 14, 202618m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ $52.25 million settlement to resolve buyer-side commission claims. They break down the "opt-in" details and how agents must pivot their value pr
NAR Opts In To Massive $52M Commission Settlement | The Real Word 402
Apr 14, 202618m
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ $52.25 million settlement to resolve buyer-side commission claims. They break down the "opt-in" details and how agents must pivot their value pr
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