The Real Word: Will Zestimates become live offers?
Opinion
Also on ‘The Racket’ this week, a lawsuit over automated text message campaigns, and 50 Cent’s house is finally sold
by Byron Lazine Apr 12
The Real Word: What do you think about Coldwell Banker's new logo?
Opinion
We’ll also take a look at The Broke Agent’s new book and the Redfin-RE/MAX alliance
by Byron Lazine Mar 29
The Real Word: Is college the biggest racket in America?
Opinion
After the massive college fraud scheme in which several real estate execs were charged, is college even worth it?
by Byron Lazine Mar 22
The Real Word: Gary Vee clarifies, Amazon pulls out and KW’s new app
Opinion
What does the American dream mean to you?
by Byron Lazine Feb 22
The Real Word: Is tech the lead gen differentiator?
Opinion
Also, recruiting top talent as a smaller brokerage and the most expensive home in America
by Byron Lazine Feb 1
The Real Word: HENRYs, bickering buyers and the shutdown
Opinion
What agents should know about the next generation of 'high earners, not rich yet'
by Byron Lazine Jan 18
The Real Word: The implications of agent-centric
Opinion
Plus, Zillow's new Premier Broker Flex Pricing and a poser who tried to steal millions from celebs
by Byron Lazine Jan 11
The Real Word: The Airbnb hack you should know about
Opinion
Architectural design and obesity, baby boomers' bathroom trends and more
by Byron Lazine Nov 30
The Real Word: Should New Yorkers gripe about Amazon's HQ2?
Opinion
NAR's weed research, Zillow's big opportunity and agents' worst holiday mistake round out the racket list
by Byron Lazine Nov 23
The Real Word: Will Realtors be able to get a piece of NAR’s VC action?
Opinion
Could the National Association of Realtors revamp its venture capital arm Second Century Ventures? Sounds like it’s a possibility
by Byron Lazine Nov 9
The Real Word: How did NAR spend $14.4M in the midterm elections?
Opinion
A real estate agent's perspective on the candidates and issues NAR shelled out cash for this November
by Byron Lazine Nov 2
The Real Word: Why Trelora is angering real estate agents
Opinion
Sellers, ditch your agent, work with Trelora, and keep the cash for yourself
by Byron Lazine Oct 26
The Real Word: What's up with Redfin's estimate tool?
Opinion
One low-fee brokerage founder believes Redfin Estimate has contributed to rising home prices
by Byron Lazine Oct 12
The Real Word: What does the 'PayPal Mafia' mean for agents?
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Sep 20
The Real Word: Why real estate agents aren't going anywhere
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Sep 6