For this week in BAM, we’re sharing a couple of our most clicked-on articles in real estate news, agent tactics, and agent marketing. Because we don’t want you to miss anything that could help you stay informed, level up your skills, and grow your business.
Let’s dive in!
News You May Have Missed
“Brad Inman Uncovers Controversy: Anywhere CEO and The Agency Founder Weigh In on Advocacy and Leadership”
On Wednesday, January 24, at Inman Connect NY, Brad Inman uncovered controversy in the industry as The Agency founder, Mauricio Umansky, and Anywhere CEO, Ryan Schneider, disagreed on what advocacy and leadership look like.
“NAR Pushes to Consolidate All 19 National Copycat Suits—and Not in Missouri”
Attorneys for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) filed a motion to consolidate all 19 of the national copycat commission lawsuits naming NAR as a defendant. They’re also asking for a change of venue to move the case to either Illinois or Texas, while attorneys for the plaintiffs are pushing for a trial in Missouri.
“Competition for NAR: Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber Team Up for an Alternative Organization”
Mauricio Umansky, celebrity real estate agent and founder of The Agency, and Jason Haber, Compass agent and founder of the NAR Accountability Project, are teaming up to create an alternative organization for real estate agents: the American Real Estate Association (AREA).
Agent Tactics
“Listing Appointment Strategies No One is Talking About”
In last week’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast, Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discussed listing strategies that don’t get nearly enough attention—and why they’re critical to your conversion rate.
“This 5-Minute Daily Exercise Will Increase Your ROI”
Dan Oneil breaks down a 5-minute daily exercise that will help you increase your ROI and grow your business more quickly.
“How to Handle the ‘I Have an Agent’ Objection”
Tom Toole, the objection-handling G.O.A.T., talks about the “I already have an agent” objection—which could mean three different things. Here’s how to identify those reasons and how to respond.
“You Can’t Lose Your Shit: Remember This When a Client Pulls a 180”
Katie Clancy shares her strategy for handling situations like a professional when the client changes their mind or throws you for a loop.
Agent Marketing
“A Game-Changing AI App for Hyper-Local Content”
Lindsey Jo shares an AI app that can turn you into an expert on all the local happenings in your market.
“3 of CapCut Pro’s Best Features”
Krys Benyamein shares three of CapCut Pro’s most useful functions and how he’s using them
Professional Development & Networking
“2024 Real Estate Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss”
BAM has just released its list of the top real estate conferences in 2024, including the longest list yet of BAM events for the year.
Check out the list and don’t forget to sign up for the first BAM event of the year—BAM Pro Bowl—a FREE virtual event with Ryan Serhant giving the keynote address.
