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The Real Word: Should you be worried about agent-cutting?

Byron Lazine and Nicole White are two agents in Connecticut who give us their thoughts on the week’s news every Friday in “The Real Word,” a weekly video column on Inman.

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole debate a column by Brad Inman that covers some of the most significant issues in real estate today, including agent-cutting.

Plus, check out this American dream mall, Nickelodeon Universe. It’s composed of 3 million square feet of entertainment and retail space. Will malls like this ensure the future of brick-and-mortar retail space?

Marketing highlight of the week

Compass’ bridge loan program for homeowners. In a new partnership with Better.com and Freedom Mortgage, the tech brokerage aims to help owners out with down payments on new homes before selling their old ones.