The Real Word: Do Americans want to live farther from neighbors?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss new trends like fence renovations, shifts in home preferences and agents like Ryan Serhant building their brand in the real estate industry.
by Byron Lazine Sep 10
The Real Word: Does listing feedback really matter?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss if listing feedback actually matters, the surge of coworking spaces during COVID and the biggest listing cliches agents are guilty of using (and reusing).
by Byron Lazine Sep 3
The Real Word: Is the eviction crisis really overblown?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss how the eviction crisis is more "clickbait" than we may think, if HOA and condo boards is good for business and an MTV show that's making a comeback
by Byron Lazine Aug 27
The Real Word: Is Zillow's ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home and real estate tips from Kim Kardashian
by Byron Lazine Aug 20
The Real Word: What did Zillow's Q2 earnings report reveal?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Black real estate agent and his clients who were handcuffed while touring a home, Zillow seeing profits slip and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes
by Byron Lazine Aug 13
The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference
by Byron Lazine Aug 6
The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement
by Byron Lazine Jul 30
The Real Word: Will Biden's executive order really upend real estate?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Biden’s executive order, why singles are moving and Opendoor’s new referral rewards program
by Byron Lazine Jul 23
The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lacking
by Byron Lazine Jul 16
The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?
Opinion
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus
by Byron Lazine Jul 9
The Real Word: Should MLSs ditch 'Coming Soon' status?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching 'Coming Soon' status, the most affordable beach towns in the U.S. and Ray Ellen’s Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Jul 2
The Real Word: Is Blackstone deal a sign the market will stay hot?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends
by Byron Lazine Jun 25
The Real Word: Why are there discrepancies in appraisals?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White invite Warren Sumner to discuss the appraisal process, plus Dave Ramsey vs. eXp, and a property website that was awarded a Webby honor
by Byron Lazine Jun 18
The Real Word: Can the appraisal process be color-blind?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss racial discrimination in homebuying, NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and using TikTok as a real estate agent
by Byron Lazine Jun 11
The Real Word: Is sight unseen the way to go?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss buying a home sight unseen, co-housing and how to win bidding wars
by Byron Lazine Jun 4