• This CEO Says Empathy Will Beat AI and He’s Betting His Company On It | James Becker
    Nov 12 2025

    James Becker joins Byron Lazine to discuss his journey from cold-calling in a collapsing 1989 market to leading Fusion Growth Partners, why long-term thinking and deep relationships beat short-term fear, how agents can turn databases and open houses into predictable business, and where the next 10% market jump may come from.๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxSubscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with James Becker: https://www.instagram.com/goingforitwithbecker/ Timestamps:00:00โ€“03:56 Intro03:49 โ€“ James recalls his first sale and cold-calling through a market crash.08:12 โ€“ The Fran Dixon mentorship that changed his career.16:26 โ€“ Why empathy and trust beat AI in real estate.22:40 โ€“ โ€œHow do I make money now while truly building for the long term?โ€25:57 โ€“ Open houses as daily lead generation.29:12 โ€“ โ€œInterview for the jobโ€ and win the kitchen table.38:29 โ€“ โ€œWe do too many different thingsโ€ โ€“ Focus on one thing; drop distractions.41:44 โ€“ Inside Fusionโ€™s โ€œBeyoncรฉ backup dancerโ€ model.46:47 โ€“ 2026 outlook: invest now, build your own micro economy.48:34 โ€“ Constrained market could surge 10% for active agents.โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com. Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https://www.skool.com/bamx/about ๐™๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #JamesBecker

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  • The Secret Behind Real Estate’s Fastest Growth Story | Michael Valdes, LPT International CEO
    Oct 29 2025

    LPT International CEO Michael Valdes sits down with Byron Lazine to discuss his journey from banking to global brokerage leadership, his lessons from the 2008 crash, and the rise of LPTโ€™s two-model system. They also dive into brand confusion among luxury giants, the evolution of brokerage models, and why those preparing during the downturn will lead the next real estate boom. ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxSubscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with Michael Valdes: https://www.instagram.com/michaelvaldesglobal/ Timestamps coming soon!โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com. Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https://www.skool.com/bamx/about ๐™๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #MichaelValdes

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  • Compass President of Growth: The Real Fight Behind the Zillow Ban | Rory Golod
    Jul 23 2025

    Byron Lazine sits down with Compass President of Growth Rory Golod to unpack the real story behind Compassโ€™ three-phase strategy, whether or not Zillowโ€™s behavior is monopolistic, and what Golod believes the industry gets wrong about private exclusives. They cover the controversy around Compassโ€™ Listing Book, the notorious internal email, and why Golod believes the fight with Zillow is bigger than Compass.๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with Rory Golod: https://www.instagram.com/rorygolod/ Timestamps:00:00โ€“02:34 Intro04:24 The real story behind the Compass Listing Book08:28 Rory explains the two rules for accessing Compass private listings12:10 Platform rules and how YouTube is similar to & different from the MLS or Zillow17:15 โ€œIs Zillow a monopoly, or is it just the biggest brand?โ€20:41 โ€œThe 3-Phase Marketing plan is important to Compass, but why should everyone care?โ€25:06 โ€œEveryone does not HAVE to use Zillowโ€ฆโ€27:59 Byron asks Rory, โ€œHow do the UK and Australia markets better serve clients?โ€30:10 What would be a better model for the U.S.? (paid portals? pre-CCP?)31:50 โ€œIf youโ€™re a buyer in a world where everybody goes private exclusives, what do you do?โ€38:10 The famous LinkedIn post (Nearly left $100K on the table)44:22 The Ricky Carruth pod interview: Roryโ€™s comments highlighted by James Dwiggins01:14:21 โ€œThe beauty of Compass isโ€ฆโ€01:15:31 โ€œWhatโ€™s something you know about Robert Reffkin that nobody knows about him?โ€01:20:43 โ€œThe better the agent, the more they love their clients.โ€โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platformโ€”and start ranking higher today โ†’ https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https:โ€‹/โ€‹/wwwโ€‹.skoolโ€‹.comโ€‹/bamx )๐™๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase ๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #RoryGolod

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  • The Truth About Coaching, Agents & the Future of Real Estate | Dermot Buffini
    Jul 9 2025

    Byron Lazine sits down with Dermot Buffini of Buffini & Company, to discuss leadership, resilience, and the coaching philosophy behind one of real estateโ€™s most respected brands. With 25 years at the helm, Dermot shares how the company has trained 7,500 brokerages, why all their coaches are full-time salaried employees, and how emotional sobriety is the key to momentum. ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with Dermot Buffini: https://www.instagram.com/curious_ceo/ Timestamps:03:51 Buffini & Companyโ€™s core beliefs and values08:51 The โ€œreferral flywheelโ€ business vs the Zillow-Rocket โ€œfirehoseโ€™10:01 The rise of AI and trust in RE: โ€œA trusted source is going to be more valuable than ever.โ€11:18 โ€œPeople are drowning in information but starving for truth.โ€13:35 Being a professional means sometimes telling clients not to list. 14:30 Byronโ€™s market timing data and the best time to sell16:18 Byronโ€™s personal story: bankruptcy to business rebirth17:16 Whatโ€™s the next step an agent can take right now to get into momentum?18:47 โ€œEven a turkey can fly in a hurricane.โ€ 19:51 Planting seeds during hard seasons and gaining market share22:07 โ€œThe best thing you can do to overcome apathy is bring meaning to your life/business.โ€24:36 Byronโ€™s โ€œcontract with selfโ€ to stay disciplined and focused51:51 The shift to creating more content and building visibilityโ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platformโ€”and start ranking higher today โ†’ https://bit.ly/experience-resource ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https:โ€‹/โ€‹/wwwโ€‹.skoolโ€‹.comโ€‹/bamx )๐™๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase ๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #DermotBuffini

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  • The Death of the Middle Brokerage & Why Agents Aren’t the Center Anymore | Craig McClelland
    Jun 25 2025

    Byron Lazine sits down with Craig McClelland to break down whatโ€™s killing the middle brokerage, why agents arenโ€™t the center of the transaction, and how top funnel platforms like Zillow are shaping consumer choice. They also cover referral fee metrics no one talks about, the real value of a brokerage acquisition, and how Craigโ€™s hyperlocal company, Local Realty, is redefining identity and culture in real estate.


    ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ

    ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamx


    BAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with Craig McClelland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigatlanta/


    Timestamps:04:34 Why the agent is not the center of the transaction07:01 Can agents still build a business off referrals?08:18 How many consumers actually trigger a referral fee?11:53 Why are agents still emotionally triggered by companies like Zillow?13:55 What happens to the middle brokerage?17:34. โ€œHow should an agent value a book in acquisition mode over the next couple years?โ€20:39 Brokerages need to be laser-focused on doing 1-2 things extremely well. 21:30 Customer survey: โ€œLess than 10% could tell us who the agent was. And less than 5% could tell us the brokerage company.โ€22:44 Do buyer agency contracts even mean anything anymore?24:17 Whatโ€™s the going multiple right now on an office acquisition?26:48 โ€œWalk me through your model for Local Realty.โ€29:55 Why Local Realtyโ€™s target price point is in the $400K-500K range30:36 Rayse creates an ecosystem. And the customer is at the center.โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available โ†’ https://mosaikapp.typeform.com/to/Zt0nGFvh ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platformโ€”and start ranking higher today โ†’ https://bit.ly/experience-resource ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https: / /www .skool .com /bamx )๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #zillow #brokerage

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  • eXp CEO Gives Unfiltered Take On Broken Real Estate Models | Leo Pareja
    Jun 18 2025

    In this BAM interview, eXp CEO Leo Pareja sits down with Byron Lazine to discuss business model failures in real estate, the future of the MLS, what makes eXp different, why attention is more valuable than data, and how he became CEO after a viral livestream. Pareja also shares his thoughts on work-life balance, and why operational excellence is the next big move for real estate brokerages (and what that looks like). ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with Leo Pareja: https://www.instagram.com/leopareja/ Timestamps:00:00โ€“02:43 Intro02:43 Whatโ€™s the biggest business model fail youโ€™re seeing right now?05:03 Why do you say buyer compensation is really lead generation?08:27 โ€œWhat the MLS is is actually a data cooperativeโ€ฆโ€10:31 What can you do to help NAR stay organized and effective going forward?12:31 eXpโ€™s seller disclosure forms15:40 Are NAR leaders like Sherry Chris and Nikki Wright hearing your voice?17:23 Where did you come from, and how did you get into real estate?21:56 โ€œSharran showed me what one person can do when they activate their voice.โ€24:48 Attention is now more valuable than data; Leo calls it the โ€œnew oilโ€ in real estate.26:01 What did leading the top team in the world teach you about scale?28:16 Whatโ€™s the one thing you want eXp agents to share with other agents?32:51 How did the March 15 livestream lead to you becoming CEO?36:04 How is eXp disbursing commissions in under 14 minutes?38:47 Leo defines the 3 models dominating real estate in 2025.42:13 On teams taking over market share & no perfect model, only profitable execution46:32 Leo reflects on work-life balance and how his priorities shifted as a father.48:46 Byron previews Leoโ€™s next BAM appearance at the virtual BAM Barbecue.โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available โ†’ https://mosaikapp.typeform.com/to/Zt0nGFvh ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platformโ€”and start ranking higher today โ†’ https://bit.ly/experience-resource ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https:โ€‹/โ€‹/wwwโ€‹.skoolโ€‹.comโ€‹/bamx )๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #LeoPareja

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  • NAR 2.0 Laid Out By Nexthome CEO | James Dwiggins
    Jun 11 2025

    NextHome CEO James Dwiggins joins Byron Lazine at the HousingWire Gathering event to discuss zero-offer compensation, dual agency risks, NARโ€™s strategic missteps, Rayseโ€™s impact on buyer agent transparency, and why Dwiggins believes NAR should become the National Association of Homeowners. Read the HousingWire recap of the Gathering panel: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/are-real-estate-brokerages-going-the-way-of-the-dodo/ ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://www.skool.com/bamxSubscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine/Connect with James Dwiggins: https://www.instagram.com/james.dwiggins/ Rayse: https://www.rayse.com/about/ HousingWire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HousingWire Timestamps:00:00โ€“02:47 Intro02:47 Offer out zero: James advocates offering zero upfront compensation on MLS. 04:07 No predetermined commission splits (โ€œWe banned that.โ€)08:37 Itโ€™s the listing agentโ€™s job to educate the seller (how offers work, advantage of offering buyer agent comp, etc.)11:05 Overeducate sellers up front12:41 Never ask the listing agent about compensation (opens agents up to steering claims)13:32 Builder bonuses are a lawsuit waiting to happen 15:50 Avoid dual agency: Higher risk of misrepresentation and liability20:23 Nykia Wrightโ€™s expressed intention to lean into education (wearing multiple hats)21:58 NAR should focus on advocacy (Education has failed).24:05 โ€œNobody cares about the Realtorยฎ brandโ€ฆโ€ 24:28 Pivot to National Association of Homeowners (advocacy arm for homeownership)27:17 What they have left is the 3-way agreementโ€ฆwhich is going to go away.28:53 NARโ€™s governance structure is going to be its downfall (hereโ€™s why)30:41 Agents need transparency tools like Rayse (How itโ€™s going to change the industry)33:05 Most agents donโ€™t realize their true hourly rate34:53 Referral fees should be disclosed35:58 The future of real estate is transparency (Every service today is trackableโ€ฆ)โ€”โ€”โ€”BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available โ†’ https://form.typeform.com/to/HJP9lPP6 ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platformโ€”and start ranking higher today โ†’ https://bit.ly/experience-resource ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https:โ€‹/โ€‹/wwwโ€‹.skoolโ€‹.comโ€‹/bamx )๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #BAMinterview #JamesDwiggins

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  • This Cold Call Technique Saved a 3-Deal Opportunity – Here’s How
    Dec 30 2024

    Are You Ready to Handle Your Next Buyer Call Like a Pro? In this breakdown, Byron Lazine shares real-world insights from a phone conversation between an Agent and a Zillow lead. They dive deep into the critical moments of the call to show you how to maximize your chances of securing appointments and listings. Here's what you'll learn: The Winning Tactic Matthew Used: How he stayed calm and confident when a lead revealed two potential listings. When to Stop Selling and Start Listening: Identifying the exact moment to lock in the appointment without overselling. Crafting the Perfect Follow-Up: What to say to leave leads feeling understood and confident in your ability. What NOT to Do on the Call: The pitfalls of over-explaining and how to keep your conversations tight and focused. Handling Common Lead Frustrations: How to address the pain points of buyers who feel ignored or misunderstood by other agents. Gregโ€™s Go-To Phrase for Unexpected Questions: A simple, effective way to redirect and build trust on the spot. This session is packed with actionable advice to help you confidently take control of every buyer lead call and turn it into an opportunity. Whether youโ€™re dealing with first-time buyers or seasoned sellers, these insights will transform your conversations and set you apart. ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe to Byron Lazine YouTube: http://bit.ly/sub2byronlazine ๐Ÿ”‘ ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ฑ: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use code โ€œBYRONโ€ for 10% off your first year or month of membership!๐Ÿ”” Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka ๐Ÿ“ฉ Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate ๐Ÿง Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ----------------๐Ÿ‘‰ Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazineโ€”โ€”โ€”๐Ÿค BAM PARTNERS๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ค is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. Itโ€™s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available โ†’https://www.mosaik.io/ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. Thatโ€™s what we do for you โ†’ https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/๐™๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA ๐™๐จ๐จ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐จ: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! โ†’ https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe)๐•๐ฎ๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐Ÿ•: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY โ†’ https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐•๐€ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant โ†’ https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE โ†’ https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ๐’๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% โ†’ https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam โ€”โ€”โ€”#ByronLazine #salestraining #zillowpremieragent

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