Knowledge Brokers Podcast

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.
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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.
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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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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...

Jill Biggs and Dan Barnett join Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti to discuss inflation data for January 2025, the news on Zillow’s 25% rental revenue growth and its partnership with Redfin, why top agents make accountability the cornerstone of their business, and why most masterminds fail.
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Josh Rubin joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss the NYC housing market, NAR’s Clear Cooperation rule, agent commissions five months after the implementation of the NAR settlement, the latest jobs report, and how the Alexander Brothers scandal has impacted Douglas Elliman. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experi...

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on housing, a bold statement by Gary Vee, and the percentage of agents with zero closings in 2024. <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 ma...

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss drama on X and Instagram after BAM's webinar on Zillow Showcase, Trump's executive order on housing, and a bold new move from Rocket Mortgage. <br/> 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. <br/> 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experien...

ResiClub Analytics founder Lance Lambert joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss the L.A. County wildfires, insurance companies’ response to displaced homeowners, and 2025 housing market trends. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up w...

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole talk about the devastation caused by the L.A. County fires—and the long-term impact on the housing market---along with the latest jobs report.

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