The Real Word The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss last week’s unfiltered BAM interview with NAR president Kevin Sears, Inman’s survey asking agents if NAR is good for the industry, and 55,000 home sellers receiving a refund from Opendoor.





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BAM Webinar—Keep Your Clients for Life: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817140992875/WN_JMtmou3VSyKx9Yanc9bU8w#/registration





Kevin Sears Interview With BAM: https://youtu.be/RolUHg3B940





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This episode's sources:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nearly-55-000-home-sellers-to-receive-62-million-in-refunds-from-opendoor-76cbe6a9





Timestamps:



00:00–00:32 Intro


00:33 Racket #1—Recap of Kevin Sears Pod


06:35 Racket #2—Inman Surveys Agents on if NAR Is Good For Industry


20:09 Racket #3—55,000 Home Sellers Receive Refund From Opendoor





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#nationalassociationofrealtors #narsettlement #inman

Byron and Nicole break down the latest trends in real estate training, discussing the importance of ethical practices and agent management. They delve into the effectiveness of training, the ethics of accepting gifts, and how feeling appreciated can impact business relationships. They also explore the practicalities of fee structures and the strategic silence of corporations on agent counts.

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This episode's sources:
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/
https://nowbam.com/is-nar-hiding-membership-data/

Timestamps:

00:00–00:53 Intro
02:55 Notorious R.O.B.’s response to the question, “Will 6% commissions end?”
06:21 Amateurs & marginal agents vs. pros (referencing the Swanepoel Danger Report)
14:53 The important takeaway from the U of M event (per Notorious R.O.B.)
16:03 Reddit post from a homebuyer: “Do we tip him?”
18:55 Nicole’s response to that question (“Hey, can I offer you a tip…?”)
21:27 Why has NAR removed its membership data?
26:18 Stay tuned for BAM interviews lined up at T3 Sixty

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#realestateagents #commissions #nationalassociationofrealtors

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the green light for the DOJ’s continued investigation into NAR commission rules, a timeline of facts, and a related article by Notorious ROB.

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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/new-ruling-by-u-s-court-of-appeals-allows-the-doj-to-reopen-nar-investigation/
https://nowbam.com/what-the-real-estate-industry-can-learn-from-the-doj-lawsuit-against-apple/
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/dont-call-it-a-comeback-doj-wins

Timestamps:

00:00-00:36 Intro
00:37 Racket #1: New Ruling Allows The DOJ To Reopen NAR Investigation
07:40 Racket #2: Don’t Call It A Comeback: DOJ Wins In DC Circuit (Notorious ROB)

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#dojustice #nationalassociationofrealtors #narsettlement

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss real estate head counts under pressure, Barbara Corcoran’s comments on the NAR settlement, and the Kevin Sears interview with Jared James—before roleplaying how to discuss the NAR settlement when the topic comes up in conversation.

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This episode's sources:
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/real-estate-agent-head-counts-will-pressure-even-commissions-hold-steady
https://nowbam.com/why-barbara-corcoran-says-the-nar-settlement-is-not-a-big-deal/
https://nowbam.com/nar-president-kevin-sears-on-nars-decision-to-settle-the-dojs-role-va-buyers-nar-dues/

Timestamps:

00:00-00:39 Intro
00:40 Racket 1: Real Estate Agent Head Counts Will Be Under Pressure
17:40 Racket 2: Barbara Corcoran’s Comments on NAR Settlement
25:08 Racket 3: Kevin Sears Interview With Jared James
31:11 Roleplaying NAR Settlement When Brought Up In Conversation

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#realestateagents #barbaracorcoran #nationalassociationofrealtors

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the terms of the NAR settlement, the brokerages (and agents) left out, an article by Rob Hahn aka Notorious ROB, and commission lawsuit plaintiffs seeking $4.7 billion from HomeServices of America.

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This episode's sources:
https://nowpondering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nar-settlement-agreement-download-2024-03-15-JThompson-NowPondering.pdf
https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/second-take-nar-settlement-big-brokerages
https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/03/18/plaintiffs-seek-whopping-usd4-7-billion-from-homeservices

Timestamps:

00:00–01:22 Intro
01:23 Racket #1: NAR’s Terms For Commission Lawsuit Settlement
02:33 This does NOT end all commission-related lawsuits.
07:41 The formula for opting in, with examples from Rob Hahn (Notorious ROB)
09:09 Notorious R.O.B. “Big Brokerage Club”; Compass looking at $570 Million
13:14 Total Settlement is actually $2.24 Billion
13:31 Racket #2: Plaintiffs Seeking $4.7 Billion From Berkshire Hathaway / HomeServices
15:03 Notorious ROB calls the settlement, “Socialism Realtor-style”
16:53 List of some companies involved in NAR’s terms
17:38 Will excluded brokerages seek their own settlement (apart from NAR)?
25:26 Wednesday’s LIVE Knowledge Brokers panel on the NAR settlement

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#nationalassociationofrealtors #settlement #sitzerburnett

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how much the National Association of Realtors (NAR) paid its executives and independent contractors in 2022, NAR’s Hulu series, and the request by law firms for the Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs for $82M in attorney fees from the settlement payout.

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This episode's sources:
https://nowbam.com/how-much-is-nar-paying-its-executives-and-independent-contractors-a-breakdown-of-compensation-from-2011-2021/
https://nowbam.com/firms-representing-sitzer-burnett-plaintiffs-request-82-million-from-settlement-payout-for-attorney-fees/

Timestamps:
00:00–02:05 Intro
02:05 Racket #1—Nicole’s take on NAR’s Hulu series
04:59 What’s the impact/viewership of this show?
07:56 “Maybe this should have been training—not entertainment…”
10:07 Racket #2—How much NAR is paying executives and independent contractors?
14:19 Hawas Marketing Group (spending on ineffective marketing vs lobbying efforts)
18:58 Racket #3—Law firms for Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs request $82M from settlement payout

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#nationalassociationofrealtors #marketingbudget #sitzerburnett