Opinion
The Real Word: Is Blackstone deal a sign the market will stay hot?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends
Jun 25
Opinion
The Real Word: Why are there discrepancies in appraisals?
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
Jun 18
Opinion
The Real Word: Can the appraisal process be color-blind?
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
Jun 11
Opinion
The Real Word: Is sight unseen the way to go?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss buying a home sight unseen, co-housing and how to win bidding wars
Jun 4
Opinion
The Real Word: Could buying leads put your business in danger?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why millennial homebuyers have regrets, buying leads and the first property in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin
May 28
Opinion
The Real Word: Is there an end date to the housing shortage?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest on NAR’s controversial address proposal, how long the housing shortage will last and staging in a seller’s market
May 21
Opinion
The Real Word: $136M Montana ranch sets record
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s controversial proposal, the sale of Climbing Arrow Ranch, and an agent who tested out the Knock Home Swap
May 14
Opinion
The Real Word: Are you using these bidding war strategies?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how increasing lumber costs are affecting buyers, bidding war tactics and how YouTubers are influencing the housing market
May 7
Opinion
The Real Word: What Biden's tax proposals might mean for real estate
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and Matt Lionetti’s latest Instagram Reel
Apr 30
Opinion
The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should be using on Facebook and Instagram
Apr 23
Opinion
The Real Word: Which markets saw the largest inflow of new homebuyers?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic and videos every agent should make
Apr 16
Opinion
The Real Word: Is New York City making a comeback?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the demand for office space, the end to the NYC exodus and The Smith Group's new listing video
Apr 8
Opinion
The Real Word: When will the market cool down?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss when the market is expected to cool down, a neighbor’s listing that revealed a roaming cat and how landlords are dealing with the eviction ban
Apr 2
Opinion
The Real Word: Could independent contractor status die?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings and who's crushing it on TikTok
Mar 26
Opinion
The Real Word: How will rising rent prices affect the housing market?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising rent prices, alternative home financing and how Matt Lionetti stands out from the crowd
Mar 19
Opinion
The Real Word: Are Opendoor's plans too ambitious?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing
Mar 12
Opinion
The Real Word: What does Zillow's earnings mean for solo agents?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s shareholder letter, Compass acquisitions and direct mail strategies that work
Mar 5
Opinion
The Real Word: Can ShowingTime competitors step up?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new showing platform Instashowing, Redfin’s acquisition of RentPath, and Kim Kardashian's and Kayne West's divorce.
Feb 26
Opinion
The Real Word: Should you blame Zillow or your leaders?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s reaction to Zillow acquiring ShowingTime, buyer's regret during the health crisis and fair housing policy regarding buyer letters
Feb 22
Opinion
The Real Word: What does Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition mean for agents?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, Grant Cardone’s partnership with eXp Realty and how The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance relates to real estate
Feb 12