Knowledge Brokers Podcast™️

Doug Edrington joins Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti to discuss statements from Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale, housing affordability for Gen Z adults, ResiClub’s interview with a builder, and homebuyer cancellations.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://www.bls.gov/cpi/https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/homeownership-rate-first-time-buyer-age/https://nowbam.com/nearly-3-in-4-gen-z-adults-are-already-saving-for-a-home/https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/beazer-homes-plan-to-improve-housing-market-homebuyer-affordabilityhttps://www.redfin.com/news/contract-cancellations-september-2025/———✅ 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 Doug Edrington:https://www.instagram.com/dougedrington/———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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#housingaffordability #cpi #genz

Join real estate pros Josh Rubin, a savvy NYC broker, and Chris Giannos, a tech expert from Zillow, as they tackle hot topics from the industry. They explore the implications of Zillow's new ChatGPT integration and the Follow Up Boss terms of service, diving into how these changes affect agent-client relationships. The conversation shifts to the NYC mayoral race, providing insights into housing sentiment amidst political shifts. Together, they navigate the evolving landscape of AI in real estate and what it means for agents.

Barry Habib, a board member at Fannie Mae and CEO of MBS Highway, shares his insights on housing affordability and market trends. He discusses why home prices are unlikely to crash and predicts mortgage rates may dip below 6% in the next six months. Habib critiques the media's negative narratives about housing and explains how demographic changes will sustain long-term demand. Additionally, he stresses the importance of innovative mortgage products while cautioning against past excesses, aiming to improve access for future homeowners.

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discussed the FTC’s lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere, and how litigation is reshaping real estate. They also covered September’s surge in price cuts, the impacts of a government shutdown on housing programs, and new business models from firms like Opendoor.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/ftc-sues-zillow-and-redfin-over-100m-deal/https://nowbam.com/costar-calls-out-zillow-for-doubling-down-on-stolen-photos/https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2025-data/https://www.housingwire.com/articles/especially-vulnerable-housing-industry-warns-of-shutdown-effects/https://nowbam.com/what-the-government-shutdown-means-for-your-clients-closings/⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#zillow #compass #shutdown

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Compass–Anywhere merger, Zillow’s new class action lawsuit, Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut signals, the impact of consumer perception, and key takeaways from BAM Camp.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/09/25/will-the-compass-deal-change-how-homes-are-bought-and-soldhttps://nowbam.com/zillow-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-targeting-flex-and-premier-agent-programs/⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 1:59 Intro02:00 – Compass Acquires Anywhere05:30 – Deal Structure & Wall Street Reaction08:15 – Recruiting During Uncertainty10:45 – Compass’s Role in Rewriting Industry Rules20:00 – The Strength of the Sotheby’s Brand24:00 – Zillow Class Action Lawsuit29:26 – Jared James clip: “Not a good week for Zillow”33:00 – Why Zillow Always Wins45:38 – Jerome Powell’s Comments49:45 – BAM Camp Scottsdale Takeaways———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#compass #zillow #jeromepowell

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s FOMC meeting and how Powell’s statements have already impacted mortgage rates, the drop in new listings, and how Lisa’s AI breakthrough has changed her team’s workflow.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20250917a1.pdfhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-heres-what-that-means-for-you.htmlhttps://nowbam.com/fed-cuts-rates-for-the-first-time-in-2025-what-does-it-mean-for-mortgage-rates/https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/bank-of-america-how-to-get-5-mortgage-rate-2026https://zillow.mediaroom.com/2025-09-16-Sellers-slam-the-brakes-new-listings-fall-to-record-low-for-August———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#jeromepowell #fomc #AI

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the latest reports on inflation and unemployment, the new Opendoor CEO, AI breakthroughs in real estate, and whether the Fed will cut rates at next week’s FOMC meeting.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdfhttps://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#jobs #inflation #fomc

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss August’s weak jobs report and a tick up in unemployment, the odds of near-term Fed cuts, and whether housing is still in a real estate recession. They compare on-the-ground shifts in Philadelphia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and react to Dave Ramsey’s takedown of “passive income” landlord advice.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdfhttps://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdfhttps://nowbam.com/dave-ramsey-calls-out-real-estate-influencer-morons-for-this-red-flag-advice/⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/———#jobs #DaveRamsey #mortgagerates

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss CrossCountry Mortgage’s alleged RESPA violations, a deep dive on ZHL, key insights from a Wall Street Journal piece on housing and jobs and the possibility of rate cuts.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://www.housingwire.com/articles/crosscountry-mortgage-accused-of-respa-violations-kickbacks/https://www.wsj.com/economy/american-job-housing-economic-dynamism-d56ef8fc?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/powell-highlights-job-market-worries-opening-path-to-rate-cut-4169a7ba?✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/#CrossCountryRESPA #RateDrops #ZHL

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti welcome RE/MAX with CEO Erik Carlson to this week’s episode. they discuss the future of RE/MAX, agent churn and U.S. headcount declines, competing with new brokerage models, leadership and brand evolution, AI’s role in real estate, and the company’s stance on NAR, Clear Cooperation Policy, and portal competition.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱:https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ:https://bamcamp.live/👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market:https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today:https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 01:22 Intro01:23 Carlson’s Career Path03:50 Carlson’s take on the most shocking part of how real estate works06:28 Agent Churn & U.S. Headcount Decline10:35 What is RE/MAX is doing to attract Top Producers15:48 The Agent as Customer & Innovation Groups19:58 Can brokerages target two customers (agents and consumers)?22:50 Leadership Legacy & Team Building26:52 RE/MAX Rebrand33:03 Gary Keller predictions, Market Cycles & Economic Conditions36:25 When Tight Markets Drive Innovation40:50 AI’s Role in Real Estate46:06 Business Training for Agents51:54 RE/MAX’s Stance on NAR56:38 Clear Cooperation Policy & Zillow Listing Ban———✅ 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 Erik Carlson:https://www.instagram.com/werikcarlson/———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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today →https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant →https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE →https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/