Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discussed the FTC’s lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere, and how litigation is reshaping real estate. They also covered September’s surge in price cuts, the impacts of a government shutdown on housing programs, and new business models from firms like Opendoor. 🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/ftc-sues-zillow-and-redfin-over-100m-deal/https://nowbam.com/costar-calls-out-zillow-for-doubling-down-on-stolen-photos/ https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2025-data/https://www.housingwire.com/articles/especially-vulnerable-housing-industry-warns-of-shutdown-effects/ https://nowbam.com/what-the-government-shutdown-means-for-your-clients-closings/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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/about 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#zillow #compass #shutdown

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Compass–Anywhere merger, Zillow’s new class action lawsuit, Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut signals, the impact of consumer perception, and key takeaways from BAM Camp.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/09/25/will-the-compass-deal-change-how-homes-are-bought-and-soldhttps://nowbam.com/zillow-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-targeting-flex-and-premier-agent-programs/⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 1:59 Intro02:00 – Compass Acquires Anywhere05:30 – Deal Structure & Wall Street Reaction08:15 – Recruiting During Uncertainty10:45 – Compass’s Role in Rewriting Industry Rules20:00 – The Strength of the Sotheby’s Brand24:00 – Zillow Class Action Lawsuit29:26 – Jared James clip: “Not a good week for Zillow”33:00 – Why Zillow Always Wins45:38 – Jerome Powell’s Comments49:45 – BAM Camp Scottsdale Takeaways———✅ 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/ 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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/about 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#compass #zillow #jeromepowell

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s FOMC meeting and how Powell’s statements have already impacted mortgage rates, the drop in new listings, and how Lisa’s AI breakthrough has changed her team’s workflow.
🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799
🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Resources:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20250917a1.pdf
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-heres-what-that-means-for-you.html
https://nowbam.com/fed-cuts-rates-for-the-first-time-in-2025-what-does-it-mean-for-mortgage-rates/
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/bank-of-america-how-to-get-5-mortgage-rate-2026
https://zillow.mediaroom.com/2025-09-16-Sellers-slam-the-brakes-new-listings-fall-to-record-low-for-August
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👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine
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👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/
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🔔 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/
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🤝 BAM PARTNERS
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/
𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: 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/about
𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://grow.zillow.com/showcase
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/
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