The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a New York Times article exposing the culture of excess in the National Association of Realtors (NAR), starting with the inflated “volunteer” payments and lavish compensation packages for executive leadership positions.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT event as well as major headlines stemming from it, NAR membership, a controversial article from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, and NAR CEO Nykia Wright’s support for a 3-way agreement.

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https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/11/11/nar-seeking-outside-help-to-get-ahead-of-antitrust-issues

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the 2024 election, a BAM article on how real estate agents are voting this year (sharing the results of polls by The Broke Agent), and Michael Jordan’s response to rumors about a (fake) presidential endorsement.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the T360 D.A.N.G.E.R. Report published in 2015—with a review of the 10 predictions made—and the new and recently published Opportunity Report, with 20 opportunities for agents, organized real estate, and state regulatory agencies.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania broker over forced NAR membership, Byron's fireside chat with Rob Hahn (aka Notorious ROB) at BAM Mania, and the number one standout in Stefan Swanepoel's Danger Report.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Park City Board of Realtors’ decision not to enforce NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy and a statement from Zillow president Susan Daimler defending the policy and arguing for its preservation.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss new NAR consumer guides on the MLS and seller concessions—and a sample buyer agreement contract from Tanya Monestier (the same law professor who authored multiple reports for the Consumer Federation of America (CFA).

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the recently finalized acquisition of REcolorado MLS and the questions it raises about data ownership, along with Notorious ROB's take on the Participation Agreement—plus newly ID’d opt-ins contributing $30M to the NAR settlement fund.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the debate over NAR’s new consumer guides and the judge’s decision to deny the motion for preliminary injunction filed by Move, Inc. in its data theft lawsuit against CoStar Group.

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Sitzer/Burnett attorneys’ request for $226M in compensation for hours worked and out-of-pocket expenses, a Ryan Serhant interview, and an update on NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy.

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