The Real Word

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe New York is not happy about being selected for Amazon’s second headquarters. Do you agree that this is a racket? Read more here: http://bit.ly/nycrejectsamazon The Rackets Byron and Nicole talk about marijuana and real estate, buying Zillow stock, and why you should leave your house on the market during the holiday season. Racket 1: http://bit.ly/mjandrealestate Racket 2: http://bit.ly/zillowsellerleads Racket 3: http://bit.ly/leaveyourlistingon What do you want us to discuss next week? Comment below! 👇 Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Byron and Nicole discuss the devastating fires in California, and are moved by real estate agents, among others, who are stepping up to offer support, supplies, and donations to those in need. Inman Article: http://bit.ly/inmancafires Donate to First Responders: http://bit.ly/SupportLAFD The Rackets Byron and Nicole talk about the number of realtors reaching an all time high. Plus, a Connecticut realtor was arrested for stealing money at an open house, and Chip and Joanna Gaines have a new television network. Racket 1: http://bit.ly/inmanhighnumberofrealtors Racket 2: http://bit.ly/inmanrealtorarrested Racket 3: http://bit.ly/gainesdiscoverynetwork How long have you been watching the Real Word? What’s your favorite memory? Tell us in the comments! Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe Do you have topics you’d like us to cover in Episode 50? Comment below! This week, Byron and Nicole’s main topic was about a possible revamp of National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm: http://bit.ly/NARvcfunding The Rackets Byron and Nicole discuss whether brokerages should invest in a VR showroom, realtor.com’s agent ad tool, and emotions in the workplace. Byron shares his thoughts about how having a morning routine can help you maintain composure with your colleagues. Learn more about this at http://bit.ly/5amcallest. Racket 1: http://bit.ly/VRshowroom Racket 2: http://bit.ly/realtoragentad Racket 3: http://bit.ly/emotionsinworkplace Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/realwordsubscribe This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the money NAR spends on lobbying. From there, they discuss trends in the future of real estate with all three rackets, including: influencers as agents, pocket listings, and how important location will be once driverless cars are mainstream. Main Topic NAR spent over $14M on Midterm Elections: bit.ly/narspends14m Watch Episode 27 to hear about how some people would give up their right to vote to own a home: bit.ly/realword027 The Rackets Racket 1: Millennials Prefer Influencers over Agents: bit.ly/millennialspreferinfluencers Racket 2: Will a shifting market kill off pocket listings?: bit.ly/willpocketlistingsdie Racket 3: Is Focus on Location a Thing of the Past?: bit.ly/nomorelocation Connect with The House that Social Media Built: bit.ly/connectTHTSMB Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/realwordsubscribe This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole stick up for the real estate agent. With online services telling buyers to ditch agents, the National Association of Realtors sending out vague warnings, and agents being fired over building a side business, Realtors need to be strategic about how they move forward in the industry. Main Topic: Trelora Tells Buyers to Ditch Agents: http://bit.ly/trelorasaysditchagents Rackets of the Week Racket 1: Homie for Senate: http://bit.ly/homiesigns, http://bit.ly/homieforsenate, http://bit.ly/voteforhomie Racket 2: NAR warns government may crack down on teams: http://bit.ly/NARwarnings Racket 3: Keller Williams Agents fired over Alexa Skill: http://bit.ly/kwagentsfired Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2fthN4n Byron and Nicole discuss PA4 notes from Zillow’s President of Media & Marketplace. Plus, Compass CEO regrets his arrogant marketing techniques, Warren Buffett finally sold his home, and an agent sold a family house that was formerly a meth lab. Main Topic: Premier Agent 4: http://bit.ly/premieragent4 This week on "The Racket": Compass CEO Regrets Arrogant Marketing: http://bit.ly/compassarrogantmarketing Warren Buffett's CA House Finally Sells: http://bit.ly/warrenbuffetsellshome Family accuses agent of selling them former meth lab: http://bit.ly/sellingformermethlab Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2fthN4n Byron and Nicole discuss Redfins new Estimate tool, a couple crazy realtor confessions and another music video used to sell a listing. Teach me how to Duffy! Inman Article: Redfin Estimate Tool: http://bit.ly/RedfinEstimates This week on "The Racket": Zillow Haters Guide: Jay Thompson Returns: http://bit.ly/ZillowHatersGuide Crazy Realtor Confessions: http://bit.ly/RealtorConfessions Teach Me How to Duffy: http://bit.ly/Teachmehowtoduffy Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/2fthN4n Byron and Nicole discuss realtor commission and money in real estate. What can agents write off, are networking events tax deductible? Also, will prices decrease while mortgage rates surge to a 7-year high after fed hike? Inman Article: There’s too much money in Real Estate: bit.ly/Moneyinrealestate This week on "The Racket": Realtor Tax Deductions: bit.ly/realtortaxdeductions Indie Brokerages Dying: bit.ly/indiebrokeragesdying Fed Hike Raises Mortgage Rates: bit.ly/mortgageratesrise Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor/

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/2fthN4n Byron and Nicole discuss how Minnesota Brokers are using Opendoor to their advantage, real estate photography expectations, and marketing houses with original country songs. What unique way do you market your listings? Inman Article: Minnesota Brokerage using Opendoor: bit.ly/minnesotabroker This week on "The Racket": Listing Photos on Zillow: bit.ly/Listingphotos Only 9% buyers find Agents Online: bit.ly/findagentsonline Country Song to Sell Listing: bit.ly/countrysongseller Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor

Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/2fthN4n Byron and Nicole discuss the role of "The PayPal" mafia in the real estate industry. What does this mean for the future of the industry? Inman Article: Real estate's new disruptors: The 'PayPal Mafia: bit.ly/PayPalMafia This week on "The Racket": Opendoor Buys Brokerage: bit.ly/OpendoorBuysBrokerage Zillow Referrals: bit.ly/ZillowReferrals Delayed Marriage Benefits: bit.ly/DelayedMarriageBenefits Connect with Byron Lazine & Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor