Knowledge Brokers Podcast

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. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>BAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/...

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. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>BAM BBQ: https://bambbq.live/ <br/>BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp....

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, tr...

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 exp...

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. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https:/...

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. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience p...

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. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention...

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...

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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Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss a seller’s LinkedIn post saying Compass Exclusive nearly cost them $100K, eXp’s new form and how it compares to the Compass 3-phase marketing strategy, new data on existing home sales, Zillow’s downgraded home price forecast – and finally BAM Fest, with the biggest takeaways from Sharran Srivatsaa’s fireside chat with Alex Hormozi.
Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/
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Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss Zillow’s listing policy shakeup, Fannie Mae’s new home price expectations, OFQ scripts for data-driven conversations with (potential) clients, eXp’s new seller advisory form, home seller expectations, and details on the upcoming BAM Workshop. Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxJoin us at BAM FEST: https...

Gary Ashton, the CEO and Owner of the #1 RE/MAX team in the world, joins Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti to discuss Zillow’s new listing access standards and their long-term effects, as well as the best strategies for real estate agents. Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxJoin us at BAM FEST: https://nowbamfest.com/👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚�...

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the Employment Situation report, the impact of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Mr. Cooper, and takeaways from Redfin’s 2025 industry survey.
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Register for BAM FEST: https://nowbamfest.com/
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Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss doom porn on X, when home sales will peak, mortgage companies buying brokerages (e.g., Rocket buying Reffkin), this week’s NAR news—CCP and staffing changes—Pulte’s actions as HUD Director, and how to win with data as a real estate agent. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤...

Greg Schwartz, founder and CEO of Tomo, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti and Tom Toole to discuss Bill Pulte’s changes to Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, rumors of their upcoming privatization, and the possible repercussions.They also covered the latest on Clear Cooperation, including an IG post by Robert Reffkin, as well as spring market mortgage rate predictions. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com...

Andrew Undem joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Redfin, Sharran Srivatsaa’s big move at Real, and this week’s buzz over rumors that Compass is “in talks” to acquire Warren Buffett’s HomeServices of America.

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Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti discuss the latest jobs reports (ADP and the Employment Situation report), Keller Williams’ sale of investment share to Stone Point Capital, and 10 ways to win buyers in a competitive market. 🔑 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 clien...

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the new RE/MAX logo and branding, the latest PCE report, the Dallas Fed’s warning, DOGE federal cuts and how they could impact mortgage rates, the expanding role of AI in real estate, and how Porta da Frente Christie’s use of an AI real estate agent generated $100 million in sales. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premi...

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss advice Hale gave to a neighbor about buying a home---plus DOGE reforms and the latest housing market news. 🔑 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 ret...