Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, stagflation concerns, Chris Smith’s Tweet about a “perfect timing” formula for buyers, the power “What would it take to NOT…?”, Zillow and Clear Cooperation, what sellers really think about agents and cash buyers, opportunities with VOWs, and the main thing to prioritize with any real estate business model.Register for the BAM Workshop: https://bamworkshop.live/ 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Resources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/17q1O4fHgEpUYZQMV1iqHFUmqa_XhHXI2T6KVDx6dPRY/edit?tab=t.0https://nowbam.com/what-sellers-think-about-agents-commissions-and-cash-buyers-in-2025/https://cleveroffers.com/research/cash-buyers-vs-traditional-agents/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMgfIIR2aF/ ⏰ Timestamps:00:00–01:29 Intro01:29 Last call for BAM Workshop at Lisa’s HQ04:20 FOMC meeting recap & Powell’s opening statement (press conf)06:08 “Powell sent out a warning shot to the administration…” (stagflation concerns)09:42 Why “waiting” isn’t a strategy for buyers or sellers12:42 Chris Smith’s Tweet and the perfect timing formula for buyers13:45 “What would it take to NOT buy a home…” script for buyers17:50 Why not to ask, “Do you have an agent?” – and what to say instead (roleplaying)41:36 Details that agents switching brokerages miss when they’re focused on the split. 50:02 VOW = New opportunities for savvy agents53:39 Reactions to the BAM Instagram post on Compass Exclusive———✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/———BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ———🤝 BAM PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://bit.ly/experience-resource𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://www.skool.com/bamx )𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ———#fomc #roleplaying #zillow
May 9 202557 mins