The Real Word

The Real Word
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Dec 10, 2019 • 20min

Episode 101: 2020 Predictions & How to Crush Market Updates

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss housing market predictions, industry changes coming in 2020, and a Marketeer who crushes monthly market updates.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Six economists predict the 2020 housing market. Read more here: bit.ly/2020housingpredictions Racket 2: Brad Inman shares his foresight for the real estate industry. What do you think will happen in 2020? bit.ly/2020industrychanges Marketeer: Monthly Market Reports don’t have to be boring! Bob Hamrick and producer Tamara Foote prove this with the monthly Las Vegas Real Estate Report. Watch it here: bit.ly/marketeer101 Who else deserves to be a Marketeer? Let us know! Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram:
instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Dec 6, 2019 • 17min

Episode 100: The 100th Episode Special

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole celebrate 100 episodes with questions from viewers and former guests. Ful the full show, including a take on the newlywed game (Racket style), watch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/therealword100 Thank you to the following who sent in videos for the show! The Broke Agent: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/ Harry Moore: https://www.facebook.com/HarryMooreRealtor/ Melannie Hay:https://www.instagram.com/melanniehay/ Tom Ferry: https://www.instagram.com/tomferry/ Shout Outs: Thanks for the trophy, Coach Jason Farris! https://www.instagram.com/jasonjfarris/ Tom Toole, Philadelphia Realtor & Team Lead https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ Josh Rubin, NYC RE Broker & Team Lead https://www.instagram.com/joshsellsny/ Suave, cameraman behind the scenes http://bit.ly/suave_ski Thank you to all who watch, comment and share. Stay tuned for the next 100! Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therackets
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Nov 26, 2019 • 24min

Episode 099: Zillow's Dream Experience, Baby Boomers Sell Homes + a new Marketeer

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Rich Barton’s dream, an influx of baby boomers selling homes, and a new Marketeer.  Racket 1: Rich Barton discussed Zillow’s vision of creating a home trade-in experience. Read more here: bit.ly/hometradeinzillow Racket 2: With baby boomers expected to sell homes in the coming years, are millennials prepared to buy? bit.ly/babyboomerssellhomes Marketeer: Byron and Nicole announce the winner of last week’s vote, and introduce a new Marketeer, Ben Nemec. Watch his videos: bit.ly/rwmarketeerbn Last week’s Marketeer videos: Old Town Realtor Rap: bit.ly/realtorrap Chi Actually: bit.ly/chiactually Who else deserves to be a Marketeer? Let us know! Check out Suave’s work! bit.ly/suave_ski Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: 
instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Nov 20, 2019 • 20min

Episode 098: New Pocket Listing Policy, Future of Open Houses + a Marketeer Vote!

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the policy the NAR overwhelmingly approved, the future of open houses, and two new marketeers. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: The Clear Cooperation Policy requires brokers to list properties within one day of marketing to the public. Is this NAR vs. Compass? Check out these links for more info: Inman article: bit.ly/narapprovespocketlisting MRED Infogram: bit.ly/mredinfogram Interview with BrightMLS Chairman: bit.ly/brightmlsinterview Racket 2: Agents have differing opinions about holding open houses. Will future technology eliminate the need to visit the house? bit.ly/futureofopenhouse Marketeers: Two Marketeers this week! Both of these videos were sent to us. which do you like best? Watch them here: Old Town Realtor Rap: bit.ly/realtorrap Chi Actually: bit.ly/chiactually Who else deserves to be a Marketeer? Let us know! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram: instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Nov 12, 2019 • 12min

Episode 097: Realogy to Sell Cartus & Airbnb's New Safety Measures

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss Realogy’s decision involving Cartus and Airbnb’s new security measures.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Realogy is set to sell Cartus fro $400M in efforts to streamline the company. How will this affect agents? bit.ly/realogysellscartus Racket 2: A house party shooting is causing Airbnb to make major safety changes. Read about the changes here: bit.ly/airbnbsafetychanges Who deserves a Marketeer shoutout? Let us know! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
 instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Nov 5, 2019 • 22min

Episode 096: Your Zillow Unlock Comments, Opendoor Security, & 2019 Stats

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss agent comments about Zillow Unlock from episode 095, security issues with Opendoor listings, and T360’s 2019 Q3 Highlights.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: We dive into some of the discussions agents started having about Zillow Unlock from episode 095. Watch now: bit.ly/therealword095 Racket 2: An Opendoor listing in Phoenix was the site of a drive-by shooting, where five teenagers were shot. Read the article here: bit.ly/opendoordriveby 2019 Stats: T360 released statistics for the first three quarters of 2019. The total funding for 2019 has already surpassed 2017 and 2018 by over 20%.  Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
 instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Oct 30, 2019 • 20min

Episode 095: Zillow Unlock & Rich Barton's Reasoning behind iBuyer

Rich Barton, Co-founder and CEO of Zillow, discusses the innovative strategies and customer-centric decisions behind Zillow Offers on The Real Word podcast. Topics include Zillow Unlock takeaways, creating a better client experience, and the impact on buyer's and listing agents.
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Oct 22, 2019 • 20min

Episode 094: Agent Cutting, American Dream Mall, & Compass' Marketeer Moment

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss some of the top problems in the real estate industry, the American Dream Mall’s main attraction, and the new bridge loan program with Compass.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: This Inman article discusses some of the most significant issues in real estate today, including agent cutting. Read more here: bit.ly/agentcutting Racket 2: The American Dream Mall is utilizing more of the 3-million square feet for entertainment than for retail stores. bit.ly/americandreammall Marketeer: Compass is offering a bridge loan program so homeowners can buy a new house before selling their current one.  bit.ly/compassloanprogram Who deserves a Marketeer shoutout? Let us know! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
 instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Oct 15, 2019 • 21min

Episode 093: Softbank CEO Embarrassed, iRenting Startup, & Bieber FSBO

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss a CEO who is embarrassed by tech investments, an iRenting startup, and Bieber’s Marketeer move.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Softbank CEO states he is embarrassed by past tech investments. This article started a debate between Byron and Compass friends. Read it here: bit.ly/ceoembarassed Racket 2: Will iRenting become a thing? This startup is looking to make it happen. bit.ly/irenting Marketeer: Justin Bieber utilizes Instagram to see if there are any potential buyers for his $8.5M mansion. bit.ly/bieberfsbo Which real estate agents deserve a Marketeer shoutout? Let us know! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
 instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets
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Oct 8, 2019 • 19min

Episode 092: Zillow iBuying, Home Flippers, & Fill this House

This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discussed untested novelties in real estate, the future for home flippers, and a Marketeer who goes nostalgic.  Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Racket 1: Real Estate innovations, including Zillow iBuyer, change how the industry works. Which ones are untested? Read more here: bit.ly/realestatenovelties Racket 2: Remodeling costs are rising, which means that home flippers are seeing less profit. Returns are at their lowest level since 2011. Read the article here: bit.ly/homeflippersfuture Racket 3: We know you remember the intro for this iconic TV show! The Marketeer of the week make it his own with ‘Fill this House.’ Watch it here: bit.ly/fillthishouse Do you have a marketing piece we should know about? Let us know! Connect with Byron + Nicole on Instagram:
 instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets

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