The latest Gallup poll on Americans’ perceptions of the best long-term investment shows real estate remains the top choice for the 12th straight year, with 37% ranking it above stocks (16%) and gold (23%).
NAR’s Profile of Home Staging reveals 91% of top agents stage the living room, and 30% report faster sales as a result. Here, we break down which rooms to prioritize and how much staging costs—with a ready-to-use seller script on whether staging is worth it.
Logan Mohtashami’s Weekly Housing Market Tracker reports that new listings surged to 80,338—the first time in three years the market has broken the 80K threshold. With inventory rising and price cuts reaching 36.7%, agents are finally seeing signs of a long-awaited shift toward normal.
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.
At the May 2025 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5%, with Chair Jerome Powell emphasizing a wait-and-see approach amid mixed signals—resilient consumer spending, low unemployment, and lingering inflation.
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 U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, and Byron Lazine broke down what it means for agents in today’s Hot Sheet. This blog covers the key factors behind the GDP drop—and includes a ready-to-use script for guiding buyers through economic uncertainty.
During BAM Fest’s fireside chat, Veronica Figueroa and Byron Lazine revealed the eight biggest moves agents must make to thrive in 2025—from mastering transparency to building brand equity outside of portals.
BAM’s latest Instagram post featuring Byron Lazine and Tom Toole’s breakdown of Caitlin O. Bigelow’s Compass Private Exclusive story is sparking industry-wide conversation. See why agents are weighing in—and what lessons they’re taking away.
Byron Lazine shares 14 hacks to help real estate agents build focus, systems, and sales, whether you’re brand new, solo, or ready to scale big.
Veronica Figueroa shares four powerful moves successful agents are making to grow their business—and she’s joining us at BAM Fest next week for a fireside chat with Byron Lazine. Don’t miss her insights on leadership, time management, and scaling with impact.
Join Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti for an exclusive, in-person BAM Workshop on May 15th to learn proven strategies for scaling your real estate business—plus a chance to go behind the scenes of a leading brokerage. Get the details here.
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