In this week’s BAMx roleplaying session with Byron Lazine and Tom Toole, agents tackled real buyer objections with scripts that actually move deals forward. This blog breaks down four key takeaways—including Byron’s prospecting strategy and the power of “What would it take?” questions.
BAM’s AI Prompt of the Week helps real estate agents generate 20 YouTube video titles tailored to their local market using proven viral formats. This week’s example output features Minneapolis, with clickable title ideas focused on price drops, suburb comparisons, crime trends, and builder delays.
CoStar CEO Andy Florance says Homes.com will now offer a free Boost to listings banned by Zillow, offering agents a workaround to the portal’s new private listing ban.
Here are five ways agents can help homeowners build long-term wealth—starting after the closing table. From annual property reviews to investor-style education, these strategies turn one-time buyers into lifelong clients.
A new Clever Offers survey reveals that while 52% of sellers consider skipping agents, many who sell to cash buyers walk away with regrets and less profit. Here’s what the data means for real estate agents navigating seller expectations in 2025.
A HousingWire article spotlights the growing clash over NAR’s speech code, with Rob Hahn (aka Notorious ROB) leading the charge against it on free speech grounds. Supporters argue the code is essential for protecting marginalized communities and maintaining ethical standards in real estate.
Redfin’s latest agent survey reveals the nine biggest takeaways from 500 non-Redfin agents across 46 states, highlighting shifts in income, career sentiment, commissions, and more.
Celebrate May (the) 4th—aka Star Wars Day—with BAM’s AI Prompt of the Week, where real estate agents can turn their headshots into Star Wars-inspired action figures. Use ChatGPT to create a shareable cinematic image for your Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.
Compass just launched a Private Exclusive listings book—available only at select offices—to give agents and consumers offline access to off-MLS properties. The move revives a pre-internet model with a modern twist and raises big questions about transparency, co-brokerage, and fair housing.
The NY Times’ The Daily podcast called out Realtors for “evading” new commission rules—but a large share of the 100+ commenters pushed back, defending agents and challenging the episode’s one-sided portrayal of the industry.
During his surprise encore at BAM Fest, Alex Hormozi revealed the most overlooked way agents can quadruple their business: calling every lead within 60 seconds.
A new Realtor.com report reveals that 40.5% of U.S. homes may be overassessed on property taxes, with median potential savings of $539 per year for those who file a protest.
