Opinion
The Real Word: Do these buyer's agent behaviors need to stop?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss buyer's agent behavior that needs to stop, the importance of high-speed internet and a new design trend that's popping up
Sep 18
Opinion
The Real Word: Is fall the new spring in real estate?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss fall market activity, Airbnb bookings and Coldwell Banker’s virtual conference
Sep 11
Opinion
The Real Word: How can agents win bidding wars?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss strategies and tactics for winning bidding wars, which are currently on the rise, and words to avoid during negotiations
Sep 4
Opinion
The Real Word: When should buyers walk away?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss when buyers should walk away from a property, buyer beliefs and Jerry Seinfeld's thoughts on New York City
Aug 28
Opinion
The Real Word: Will there be a rise in foreclosures?
More this week: Byron and Nicole discuss mortgage delinquencies, outdated seller beliefs and Blockbuster’s themed Airbnb
Aug 21
Opinion
The Real Word: Key takeaways from Brad Inman's keynote speech
This week, Byron and Nicole discuss the Inman founder's Connect Now speech as well as new behaviors emerging as buyers search for homes and how to use Instagram's new TikTok-like feature
Aug 14
Opinion
The Real Word: Is 'was' a word of the past?
More this week: Traits real estate agents should possess and how a virtual reality experience helped sell an $18M condo in record time
Aug 7
Opinion
The Real Word: What is the future of urban living?
More this week: what to expect when scooping up low-priced fixers and how listing descriptions are now highlighting Zoom rooms
Jul 31
The Real Word: Homes are selling faster than ever
More this week: Tips for agents who hate sales and the newest hire for a Florida real estate firm
Jul 24
The Real Word: How useful are Zillow's agent profiles?
More this week: A possible increase in property taxes and how to avoid trouble on social media
Jul 17
Opinion
The Real Word: HAR sets the record straight
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are joined by HAR's Matt Burrus, who clears up confusion on headline news about master bedroom terminology
Jul 10
Opinion
The Real Word: Should we end open houses?
More this week: A few ways agents can practice safety at open houses and the Houston Association of Realtors' decision to change the term 'master' bedroom
Jul 3
The Real Word: How divorced couples should approach finding an agent
More this week: a discussion on the pros and cons of using gamification to boost agents' productivity, and Real Trends, which adjusted its ranking system this year
Jun 26
The Real Word: How the iBuyer business model is evolving
More this week: changing markets around big cities and a gift card project that supports local business and the community
Jun 19
Opinion
The Real Word: What changes can be implemented in the industry?
More this week: a discussion on the future of office space and some insight into why your marketing should look different right now
Jun 12
Opinion
The Real Word: Should agents worry about Offerpad’s new service?
More this week: why buyers should have representation with new construction and The Broke Agent’s winning meme templates
Jun 5
The Real Word: Will virtual buying stick around post-lockdown?
Plus, the outdoor home features that capture homebuyers' attention and why they matter, now more than ever
May 29
Opinion
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
Also this week: SoftBank's record loss and a few basic ways to do listing videos right
May 22
The Real Word: Are agents losing out to banker greed?
More this week: Should Airbnb owners sell or wait for travel to pick back up?
May 15
What does the luxury home auction market look like now? Laura Brady weighs in
As the CEO of an international luxury real estate auction firm, Laura Brady has her finger on the pulse of the industry. In this podcast, she shares how the market is shifting and adjusting today — plus the ins and outs of the auction process
May 11