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Byron and Nicole revisit two hot topics: GaryVee and Amazon. Gary Vaynerchuk adds clarification and context to his thoughts about homeownership. We’ve linked his video and blog below for more details. With Amazon’s announcement to pull out of the New York headquarters location, agents are reacting. What are your thoughts on Amazon’s decision? Plus, Keller Williams has announced a new app that will compete with Zillow. KW agents: what is your take on this? Will you utilize the app? The Rackets: GaryVee’s Added Thoughts on Homeownership Blog: http://bit.ly/garyveehomeownershipblog Video: http://bit.ly/garyveehomeownershipvideo Agents React to Amazon Abandoning New York: http://bit.ly/agentsreacttoamazon Keller Williams’ would-be Zillow killer: http://bit.ly/kwzillowkiller Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe 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 Check out the Byron Lazine Podcast for more on Real Estate topics: http://bit.ly/ByronLazinePodcast

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe The big topic this week is the value of homeownership. Byron and Nicole share their insights on when it is beneficial to buy a home and when might be a good time to put your money elsewhere. What do you think of Gary Vaynerchuk’s comments on homeownership? Let us know in the comments! The Rackets: Gary Vaynerchuk Slams Homeownership: http://bit.ly/garyvslamshomeownership Yelp Hides Reviews for Opendoor and Offerpad: http://bit.ly/yelphidesreviews Sex Basement in Home for Sale: http://bit.ly/sexbasementamenity 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 Check out the Byron Lazine Podcast for more on Real Estate topics: http://bit.ly/ByronLazinePodcast

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole have differing opinions about when the spring market starts. What do you think: after the Super Bowl or not until March? Plus, they discuss their thoughts on a single MLS nationwide, and how to not be annoying on social media. The Rackets: The Spring Market Starts When?: bit.ly/remythsdebunked Should there be one Nationwide MLS?: bit.ly/nationalmls Tips for Not Annoying People on Social Media: bit.ly/tipsfornotannoying What’s annoying you on social media right now? Tell us in the comments! Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram: instagram.com/byronlazine/ instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/ Watch The Rackets on Instagram: instagram.com/therackets Check out the Byron Lazine Podcast for more on Real Estate topics: bit.ly/ByronLazinePodcast

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole are back after a week off. They discuss technology as a form of lead generation, how to recruit top agents to your brokerage, and what the most expensive home in America sold for. The Rackets: Technology is Never the Solution: bit.ly/techisnotthesolution How to Recruit Top Talent: bit.ly/recruittoptalent Most Expensive Home in America: bit.ly/mostexpensivehome Check out the Byron Lazine Podcast for more on Real Estate topics: bit.ly/ByronLazinePodcast 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 Want us to cover an article? Let us know in the comments!

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe A lot is happening in the real estate industry this week! Byron and Nicole go through three topics and discuss: Is it a racket or not? The Rackets: The Next Generation of Wealth: http://bit.ly/nextgenofwealth How to get Buyer Couples to Agree: http://bit.ly/disagreeablebuyercouples Government Shutdown Impact on Real Estate: http://bit.ly/shutdownimpactonre Are you feeling any changes from the shutdown? Let us know in the comments below. 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

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole start off 2019 with a new format and plenty to discuss! The Rackets: Is Agent-Centric the Wrong Brokerage Approach?: http://bit.ly/agentcentricapproach Zillow Quietly Removes Client Data from Contract: http://bit.ly/zillowremovesdata Man Posed as Realtor to Steal Millions: http://bit.ly/posedtosteal 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 Comment below for topics you want to be covered in 2019!

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole discuss Trend 7 from the 2019 Swanepoel Trends Report: The digital end-to-end real estate transaction dream. Get a copy of the report here: http://bit.ly/2019swanepoeltrends The Rackets: Nicole and Byron run down a list of 13 tips from real estate professionals about what they wish they knew when they started. Find the article here: http://bit.ly/13retips What do you wish you knew when you first started in the real estate industry? Drop your tips below! Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe The 2019 Swanepoel Trends Report is out. Do you have any trends you’d like Byron and Nicole to discuss next week? Let us know in the comments! The Rackets of the week are: Real Estate Company Starts Marketing Concierge: http://bit.ly/nrtlaunchesmarketingconcierge Is the next big brokerage being built in a Co-Working office?: http://bit.ly/realestatecoworking The most popular day to search for a home is..: http://bit.ly/populartimeforhomesearch Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Zillow is bringing back unvetted leads. Byron and Nicole discuss how there are mixed reviews from agents about this move. Tell us what you think in the comments. Read more about this topic: http://bit.ly/zillowbringsbackunvettedleads http://bit.ly/zillowunvettedleads The Rackets of the week are: Should Dual Agency be Allowed?: http://bit.ly/nodualagency Airbnb will Start Designing Homes in 2019: http://bit.ly/airbnbtodesign Death of Home Appraisals?: http://bit.ly/deathtoappraisal Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole discuss a topic suggested by J.D. Manning. There’s a new Airbnb hack in real estate. People are asking to lease with an option to buy in six months, and be able to rent the property on Airbnb while leasing. Connect with J.D.: https://www.instagram.com/jd.manning.... The rackets this week include an article blaming architectural design for obesity, the baby boomer bathroom trend, and an update on Homie for Senate. Racket 1: http://bit.ly/architecturaldesignaids... Racket 2: http://bit.ly/boomerbathroomtrend Racket 3: http://bit.ly/homieupdate Watch episode 047 for our first segment on Homie for Senate: http://bit.ly/therealword047 Have a topic you want covered? Let us know in the comments! Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite...