Redfin reports buyer agent commissions rose to 2.43% in Q2 2025, with gains across all price tiers despite predictions they would fall after the NAR settlement.
In the July 29th BAMx role play, Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti break down how to turn the question “How’s the market?” into a listing appointment using hyper-local stats, the three pricing strategies, and the right qualifying questions.
BAM Camp 2025 kicks off in Scottsdale on September 24 with tactical presentations, a powerhouse speaker lineup, and real estate strategies that actually work. Early bird tickets start at $99, with a $400 upgrade for exclusive mastermind access.
Sharran Srivatsaa is officially joining the BAM board. Here’s what this strategic move means for real estate agents, BAMx members, and the future of real estate media.
In a BAM interview with Byron Lazine, Rory Golod addresses claims that Compass pressures agents to use its 3-phase strategy, responding to a leaked email and clarifying the company’s stance on agent autonomy.
A Chicago property owner says his fixer-upper was listed on the MLS without his consent, prompting an ethics complaint and CBS New coverage, plus a full review on The Real Word. Byron even called “The Ace Broker” to get his side of the story.
As Compass defends its listing funnel, Leo Pareja questions its impact on transparency. And in this week’s Real Word, Byron and Nicole review Pareja’s op-ed and debate whether Compass’s internal messaging aligns with a consumer-first approach.
In a new BAM interview, Byron Lazine sits down with Dermot Buffini to unpack why trust, not tech, is still the foundation of a strong real estate brand. From emotional sobriety to the dangers of defaulting to automation, this conversation is a wake-up call.
This week’s BAMx live role play tackled the gap between seller expectations and market reality. New data from Realtor.com and Clever Offers highlights the year-over-year increase in delisted homes and future seller expectations vs past seller experiences.
In a BAM webinar with Luke Acree, Stephen Acree shared the 5-part open house system that helped his small team close 30 deals in 18 months. From listing selection to follow-up scripts, this repeatable strategy turns weekend walk-ins into real clients.
Byron Lazine and Ryan Serhant break down the biggest mistake agents are making with content and lead flow in 2025. Learn why generic posts and inconsistent strategy are costing agents business—and what the top 1% are doing differently to win.
In a new BAM interview, Craig McClelland explains why the traditional middle brokerage is collapsing and what agents should look for instead.
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