Tom Toole

Housing Market

Inside the KBP Forecast for 2026: Prices, Rates, Sales, and the Big Wild Cards

This week, KBP hosts Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti shared their 2026 predictions, including why they expect mortgage rates below 6.3%.

December 22, 2025

Housing Market

Realtor.com Economist: Why a Sub-6% Mortgage Rate Isn’t the Win It Sounds Like

Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale explains why mortgage rates below 6% in 2026 would come with tradeoffs and why supply and policy matter more.

December 15, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Script Agents Need Right Now to Reframe Buyer Timing Before the Market Heats Up

Byron Lazine explains why buyers face the most competition in spring and shows agents how to use MLS data and simple scripts to guide clients with clarity.

November 19, 2025

Agent Strategy

The One Question That Cuts Through Seller Hesitation

Byron Lazine shares how one simple question can turn “We’ll think about it” into a signed listing and a confident next step with every seller.

November 13, 2025

Agent Strategy

The One-Page Business Plan Every Real Estate Agent Needs for 2026

Tom Toole shares the five essential sections every real estate agent needs for a one-page business plan that drives accountability and results in 2026.

November 4, 2025

Agent Strategy

The No-Pressure Listing Framework Every Agent Needs Before Spring 2026

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti share a no-pressure listing framework to turn curious homeowners into loyal clients before spring 2026.

October 27, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Truth About Zillow’s Access to Your Follow Up Boss Data

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, Lisa Chinatti, Chris Giannos, and Josh Rubin break down the Follow Up Boss terms of service update and why agents’ outrage is misplaced.

October 21, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Language Shift Every Agent Should Use with Buyers “Waiting for the One”

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti share proven scripts and strategies for turning hesitant buyers into confident homeowners in any market.

October 20, 2025

Housing Market

Stop Saying “It’s Complicated”: How to Simplify Housing Data Like Barry Habib

Barry Habib joins the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to share a simple four-step framework agents can use to explain complex housing data, simplify affordability conversations, and win trust.

October 16, 2025

Agent Strategy

The 6 Data Points That Will Make or Break Your 2026 Business Plan

Tom Toole breaks down six data points every agent should analyze before building their 2026 business plan, from KPIs and income goals to lead sources and sales mix.

October 14, 2025

Agent Strategy

How to Treat Every Client Interaction Like an Interview (Because It Is)

At BAM Camp Tom Toole shared the stats agents need to know including 65% of sellers pick by connection and 80% of sales require 5+ calls.

September 25, 2025

Agent Strategy

How to Get 1% Better Every Day in Real Estate

Tom Toole shares a 5-point framework for real estate agents to build skills, stay consistent, and get 1% better every day in a competitive market.

September 16, 2025

Inside the KBP Forecast for 2026: Prices, Rates, Sales, and the Big Wild Cards

Realtor.com Economist: Why a Sub-6% Mortgage Rate Isn’t the Win It Sounds Like

The Script Agents Need Right Now to Reframe Buyer Timing Before the Market Heats Up

The One Question That Cuts Through Seller Hesitation

The One-Page Business Plan Every Real Estate Agent Needs for 2026

The No-Pressure Listing Framework Every Agent Needs Before Spring 2026

The Truth About Zillow’s Access to Your Follow Up Boss Data

The Language Shift Every Agent Should Use with Buyers “Waiting for the One”

Stop Saying “It’s Complicated”: How to Simplify Housing Data Like Barry Habib

The 6 Data Points That Will Make or Break Your 2026 Business Plan

How to Treat Every Client Interaction Like an Interview (Because It Is)

How to Get 1% Better Every Day in Real Estate

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