Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss Leo Pareja’s Inman op-ed in response to Compass, inflation expectations for the second half of the year, the 9.3% jump in mortgage applications, mixed projections on upcoming Fed rate cuts.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’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 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:Leo Pareja’s Inman op-ed: https://www.inman.com/2025/07/07/exp-ceo-you-cant-champion-consumers-and-gatekeep-listings/ https://nowbam.com/leo-pareja-on-compass-listing-access-and-the-consumer-first-test/ Dwiggins on Compass (Inman):https://www.inman.com/2025/07/09/dwiggins-compass-zillow-and-real-estate-armageddon/ Inflation expectations drift back down to pre-tariffs levels:https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/08/inflation-expectations-drift-back-down-to-pre-tariff-levels-new-york-fed-survey-shows.html Mortgage Applications Increase:https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2025/07/09/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey NAR Survey: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers ———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 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 platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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! → https://www.skool.com/bamx )𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: 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 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before the House and Senate (and the Grant Cardone mention), FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s crypto proposal, President Trump’s plan for a shadow Fed, the recent decline in mortgage rates, and the Compass lawsuit against Zillow.
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🔗 Resources:
https://x.com/pulte/status/1937944964656152800?s=46&t=Bn5JvR0rQQB6SFpzCAc8rQ
https://nowbam.com/fannie-and-freddie-ordered-to-consider-crypto-assets-in-loan-risk/
https://nowbam.com/powell-grilled-on-housing-supply-owner-equivalent-rent-and-grant-cardone/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/trump-initiates-plan-to-install-a-shadow-fed-president/
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Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole discuss the FOMC meeting and Bill Pulte’s call on Powell to resign as Fed Chair, “feeling-based recession,’ another telemarketing lawsuit for Keller Williams, and a new Massachusetts law that prohibits waiving home inspections.
🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx
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https://nowbam.com/the-feds-strategy-wait-watch-and-hope-tariffs-dont-derail-it/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-director-bill-pulte-calls-on-fed-chair-powell-to-resign/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/transunion-q2-2025-consumer-pulse-survey-recession-tariffs-inflation-interest-rates/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKerZA_uUeR/?igsh=QkFaam9VdTRmZw%3D%3D
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/keller-williams-faces-another-telemarketing-lawsuit/
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/20/fed-governor-waller-says-central-bank-could-cut-rates-as-early-as-july.html
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Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss NAR's declining membership, executive pay, and a proposal for a rebrand of NAR. They also debate the "offer of zero" strategy, the "Shadow Fed Chair" theory, and the rising pressure on Jerome Powell to cut rates.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://form.typeform.com/to/HJP9lPP6 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/this-ceo-just-spelled-out-the-biggest-rebrand-idea-for-nar/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nykia-wright-nar-leadership-commission-lawsuits/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/11/a-shadow-fed-chair-could-be-coming-how-markets-might-react.htmlhttps://www.housingwire.com/podcast/logan-mohtashami-what-is-trumps-real-plan-to-handle-jerome-powell/https://nowbam.com/grant-cardone-blames-one-person-for-the-housing-crisis/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/are-real-estate-brokerages-going-the-way-of-the-dodo/ ⏰ Timestamps:00:00–03:34 Intro03:34 – Nakia Wright’s fireside chat at The Gathering04:43 – NAR salaries, executive compensation, and budget transparency07:38 – Wright’s “balanced budget” vs. massive media spend and membership decline11:15 – Wright insists NAR must lead education; Lisa and Byron disagree15:25 – 800-member board and decision paralysis20:40 – Wright’s use of the term “de-risk” and rapid rule reversals40:33 – Shadow Fed Chair theory explained: Trump’s indirect pressure on Powell44:44 – Byron and Lisa unpack Grant Cardone’s claim that Powell is the biggest threat ———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 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 platform—and start ranking higher today → https://bit.ly/experience-resource𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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! → https:​/​/www​.skool​.com​/bamx )𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———#JamesDwiggins #nationalassociationofrealtors #jeromepowell

Damian Eales, Realtor.com CEO, joins Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti to discuss Clear Cooperation and NAR’s relevance in the industry, the pressure to expand into mortgage and title, Realtor.com’s approach to AI, the value of transparent data, and how he plans major initiatives without overwhelming his team. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://form.typeform.com/to/HJP9lPP6 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:NAR updates:https://nowbam.com/nar-officially-rescinds-no-commingling-rule/https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-board-of-directors-ratifies-changes-to-standard-of-practice-10-5-and-professional-standardshttps://www.realestatenews.com/2025/06/04/nar-in-dc-what-do-they-want-from-lawmakersNY Times: "The Housing Market Was Supposed to Recover this Year"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/realestate/recession-mortgage-rates-housing-market.htmlHousing Inventory datahttps://nowbam.com/u-s-housing-inventory-tops-1-million-for-first-time-since-2019/https://nowbam.com/there-are-nearly-500k-more-home-sellers-than-buyers-according-to-redfin/https://www.redfin.com/news/record-dollar-value-home-listings/⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 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 platform—and start ranking higher today → https://bit.ly/experience-resource𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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! → https:​/​/www​.skool​.com​/bamx )𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———#realtordotcom #clearcooperation #mortgagelending

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss how to win in a housing market with 500,000 more sellers than buyers, pending sales on the downslide, and no rate cuts for the next few months (at least). From Redfin’s latest report to Lance Lambert’s lifestyle data, this episode delivers sharp strategies for pricing, presentation, and long-term client care in a skill-based market.
🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx
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🔗 Resources:
https://www.redfin.com/news/sellers-vs-buyers-price-impact/ https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/pending-home-sales-declined-6-3-in-april
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/29/fed-chair-powell-told-trump-in-thursday-meeting-that-rate-decisions-would-be-based-on-non-political-analysis.html
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Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss consumer misconceptions about the housing market, NAR's latest home sales data, a new tax bill’s potential impact (as well as the market's reaction to the bill clearing the House), and Zillow’s controversial new listing standards.
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🔗 Resources:
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/house-passes-tax-reform-package-with-key-wins-for-real-estate
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/existing-home-sales-edged-lower-by-0-5-in-april
https://nowbam.com/zillow-answers-agent-faqs-on-its-new-listing-access-standards/
https://nowbam.com/nearly-30-of-home-shoppers-say-a-recession-would-make-them-more-likely-to-buy/
https://www.realtor.com/research/q1-2025-site-visitor-survey/
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Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s BAM Workshop on business scaling strategies at Lisa’s HQ and the tactics working for today’s top real estate professionals.
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Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, stagflation concerns, Chris Smith’s Tweet about a “perfect timing” formula for buyers, the power “What would it take to NOT…?”, Zillow and Clear Cooperation, what sellers really think about agents and cash buyers, opportunities with VOWs, and the main thing to prioritize with any real estate business model.Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/17q1O4fHgEpUYZQMV1iqHFUmqa_XhHXI2T6KVDx6dPRY/edit?tab=t.0https://nowbam.com/what-sellers-think-about-agents-commissions-and-cash-buyers-in-2025/https://cleveroffers.com/research/cash-buyers-vs-traditional-agents/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMgfIIR2aF/ ⏰ Timestamps:00:00–01:29 Intro01:29 Last call for BAM Workshop at Lisa’s HQ04:20 FOMC meeting recap & Powell’s opening statement (press conf)06:08 “Powell sent out a warning shot to the administration…” (stagflation concerns)09:42 Why “waiting” isn’t a strategy for buyers or sellers12:42 Chris Smith’s Tweet and the perfect timing formula for buyers13:45 “What would it take to NOT buy a home…” script for buyers17:50 Why not to ask, “Do you have an agent?” – and what to say instead (roleplaying)41:36 Details that agents switching brokerages miss when they’re focused on the split. 50:02 VOW = New opportunities for savvy agents53:39 Reactions to the BAM Instagram post on Compass Exclusive———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 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 platform—and start ranking higher today → https://bit.ly/experience-resource𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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! → https:​/​/www​.skool​.com​/bamx )𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———#fomc #roleplaying #zillow

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest jobs reports, the NY Times podcast accusing Realtors of a “workaround,” and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin’s Instagram post announcing their new Private Exclusive Listings book.
Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/
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🔗 Resources:
https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-1st-quarter-2025-advance-estimate
https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/pi0325.pdf
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/podcasts/the-daily/housing-market-realtors-nar.html?smid=url-share
https://nowbam.com/the-ny-times-took-aim-at-realtors-then-its-commenters-pushed-back/
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/compass-goes-retro-with-private-exclusives-listing-book/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHph97Puwg/?hl=en&img_index=1
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