Best Gary Pickren Podcasts (2025)

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Dishin' Dirt on a Conversation with NAR Chief Legal Counsel at the SCR Legal Convention 39:14

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Send us a text On September 17, I had the opportunity to record Dishin' Dirt live onstage at SCR's REALTOR Mania. My guest was Jon Waclawski, General Counsel, Senior Vice President for NAR. We discussed everything from the status of legal cases against NAR, the good and bad of Sitzer/Burnett, Clear Cooperation, In-House Listings, the Three-way agre…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Buyer Agent's Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Builder Transaction. Quit Dropping Off Your Clients at the Model Home! 18:48

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Send us a text In this abbreviated episode of Dishin' Dirt, I will discuss the other side of the coin in the builder agent debate. I will talk about the fiduciary duty that buyer agents have in a new construction transaction. Quit dropping off your clients and leaving! Why do I even have to say this. And then I will shift gears to explain the impli…

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Dishin' Dirt on Reclaiming Your Life as a Real Estate Agent with Garrett Maroon. 32:31

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Send us a text Four-time guest, Garrett Maroon, joins me on Dishin' Dirt to discuss the intricacies of balancing work and family life, particularly in the real estate industry. We explore the concept of redefining success beyond traditional metrics, emphasizing the importance of personal fulfillment and relationships. Garrett also shares insights f…

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Dishin' Dirt on Accepting and Paying Agent Incentives. Should the Industry Finally Stop Commission Steering? 30:09

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Send us a text Builder and seller agent incentives are a big problem in our industry today. Should the agent get an incentive simply to show a house or should that incentive go to the buyer? Don't you have a fiduciary duty to do what is in the client's best interest? How is it in the client's best interest for you to get a bonus for steering them t…

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Dishin' Dirt on the New and Revised CCRA Sales Contract 31:35

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Send us a text The Central Carolina REALTORs Association has amended its' sales contract. The contract that will go live near the end of September 2025 and includes new provisions on agent compensation, seller transaction costs, authority to sign and home warranties. Finally, compensation is in the contract where it should have been the past year. …

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Dishin' Dirt on the One Year Anniversary of Sitzer/Burnett-NAR Settlement; a Look at the Good, Bad and Purely Stupid Parts. 30:47

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Send us a text It has been one year since real estate as we know it was supposed to end with the Sitzer Burnett/NAR settlement. House prices and commissions were supposed to collapse, and no real estate agent in their right mind was ever going to work with a buyer again. Today, I will discuss the implications of the first anniversary on the real es…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Sales Power of Geographic Farming. 34:37

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Send us a text What the heck is Geographic Farming and how can it make you a lot of money? Janine Sasso, a successful real estate agent and author, joins me to discuss this very effective sales strategy for every real estate agent. Janine emphasizes the importance of being a hyper local agent, focusing on geographic farming, and building relationsh…

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Dishin' Dirt on Digging Deeper into that Builder Unconscionable Contract Case. 26:42

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Send us a text Today I am I going to dig deeper into the significance of the Dawkins vs. Eastwood Homes case. I examine the implications of "take or leave it" builder contracts, particularly focusing on the unconscionable provisions that the Court has said can disadvantage home buyers while urging builders to reconsider their contract terms to avoi…

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Dishin' Dirt on No, the Builder Agent Cannot Cut You Out or Talk Directly to Your Client. 30:41

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Send us a text Real estate agent complaints about being cut of out of builder transactions and builder agents having direct communication with represented clients is on the rise. Today I review the recent guidance letter from the South Carolina Real Estate Commission regarding builder agents and their responsibilities. In particular, I discuss the …

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Dishin' Dirt on Real Estate Commission Guidance on Advertising Other Agent's Listings 29:49

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Send us a text The Real Estate Commission continues to receive complaints about licensees advertising or marketing listings that belong to another Broker. As a result, the Commission issued a new guidance letter on how advertising and marketing must be handled in social media, print media and other communications. The Commission also discusses the …

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Dishin' Dirt on FinCEN for Real Estate Closings will Just Not Go Away. This is a real !!!*! Show! 30:32

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Send us a text FinCEN will simply not go away. We thought it was over last year when the government halted the requirement to file your business entity disclosures. But now the anti-money laundering portion of FinCEN requirements for cash transactions involving a corporate entity purchasing property must provide a 120 plus item disclosure which wil…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Changes to the SC Realtor Contract and the Reasons Behind the Changes. 27:48

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Send us a text The South Carolina REALTORS Association has revised the contract to address compensation in the contract. Today, I examine those changes but more importantly I look at the "why" behind the changes. Once we understand the "why" it makes the changes more acceptable and likely to be implemented. I also look at the new Form 555 Home Warr…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Legal Concerns in Using Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate 29:21

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Send us a text Whether you know it or not, you are using AI every day in your real estate practice. So today I will examine the increasing role of AI in real estate but also examine the legal and ethical implications that comes with its use. Everyone should be embracing this technology like we did with the internet in the 90s and social media in th…

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Dishin' Dirt on You Should be Using the SCR Form 610 Every Transaction and "Pig Butchering"! 26:34

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Send us a text The 'Pig Butchering' real estate scams to the Form 610, this podcast has it all. Today I educate you about the new real estate scam targeting agents as well as discuss why you should use a Form 610 on every transaction. And as a bonus, I will discuss if we are turning into a buyer's market and what they could mean for your business t…

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Dishin' Dirt on Finally Breaking Through and Getting out of the Mighty Middle 34:52

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Send us a text Shifting gears this week. I wanted a more upbeat episode after discussing legal matters for so many weeks. This week my guest is Rick Torrison who discusses the importance of mindset in the real estate industry. He explores the risks associated with being a real estate agent, the impact of limiting beliefs, and how to overcome them. …

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Dishin' Dirt on Three Defenses Every Real Estate Agents Should Know for Post-Closing Repair Claims 28:52

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Send us a text Real estate agents are constantly under attack. One of the most common risks agents face is when something breaks in the house post-closing. Too many lawyers and buyers think the listing agent knew every possible defect that could have existed in the house. Currently, there are three major defenses that can be used when agents are su…

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Dishin' Dirt on It is Not Illegal or Unethical to Place Commission in Real Estate Contract! 24:18

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Send us a text In this episode I discuss the legality and ethics of including real estate commissions in contracts. I will clarify misconceptions surrounding commission payments, emphasizing that it is not illegal or unethical to include them in contracts. I also highlight the changes brought about by the Sitzer settlement, which affects how buyer …

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Dishin' Dirt on New SC REALTORs Forms and are Commission Rates Going Down? 30:55

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Send us a text South Carolina REALTORs Association has issued new compensation forms with not one but two Form 120s and updated agency agreements in Form 130, 135 and 136. Today I examine those changes and what they mean for you. Also, a new study by the Federal Reserve shines light on whether or not commissions have gone up or down since implement…

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Dishin' Dirt on Where Does Your Market Stand as We Enter Summer Selling Season 29:49

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Send us a text We are heading fast into the summer selling season. So today I am going to provide you a comprehensive analysis of the South Carolina real estate market. I will discuss various regions including Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Columbia, highlighting trends in sales, inventory, and pricing. Also, an important update…

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Dishin' Dirt with Compliance Expert, Summer Goralik, on How Real Estate Commissions May Stop Exclusive Listings 38:57

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Send us a text Summer Goralik is a compliance expert in the real estate industry. Summer and I discuss the importance of empowering investigators and regulators in the real estate industry, the proactive approach needed by real estate commissions, and the complexities surrounding private listings and fiduciary duties. We also discuss the recent cha…

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Dishin' Dirt on Major Supreme Court Ruling In Favor of Real Estate Agents!!!!!! 27:36

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Send us a text A MAJOR VICTORY FOR ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS!! Today we discuss a significant ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court that protects real estate agents from liability under the South Carolina Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act. The ruling states that there is no private cause of action against real estate agents under the …

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Dishin' Dirt on How Private Listing Networks Caused a Crazy Week in Real Estate 26:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss the recent controversies surrounding Private Listing Networks (PLNs) in the real estate industry. I examine the negative implications of PLNs on market transparency and consumer choice, while showing how the PLN primarily serve brokerage interests rather than those of sellers. Plus, breaking…

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Dishin' Dirt on it is Time to Re-Educate Your Seller. 31:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I discuss the importance of re-educating sellers in the real estate market, especially in light of recent changes concerning commission and the prevalence of fraud. I emphasize the need for real estate agents to redefine their roles, educate clients about fraud prevention, and effectively communicate compensation str…

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Dishin' Dirt on If We Keep Doing It This Way, the Sitzer Burnette Case will Be Chump Change. 27:56

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Send us a text We can't seem to get out of our own way. We want to continue to do the things that got NAR and your Brokerage sued. We continue to do workarounds on compensation and try to steer sellers into giving more comp through Broker to Broker compensation. We need to change how commissions are handled. Stop doing the workarounds that could le…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Death of the Seller Bonus 26:00

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I answer the question as to whether or not you can still accept a seller bonus following the Sitzer/Burnett settlement. I will provide insight on the legality and realities of bonuses in real estate transactions, emphasizing the importance of written agreements and the business justification rule for …

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Dishin' Dirt on Interference with Agency. JUST FOLLOW THE LAW. 32:16

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Send us a text Today I discuss the critical topic of agency in real estate, focusing on the interference with agency agreements and its implications for agents and consumers under the law. The conversation centers on the legal obligations of agents, the consequences of interfering with agency during brokerage transitions, and the responsibilities o…

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Dishin' Dirt on Sitzer/Burnette Lawyer is Now Coming for Your JVs and Brokerage Ancillary Products plus is AREA a Real Threat to NAR 28:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss two issues. First, one of the lawyers from Sitzer/Burnette has stated publicly that he is coming for your JV agreements and any brokerage that encourages or compensation agents or brokers for pushing their ancillary products such as mortgage, title and insurance. It is past time to take heed…

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Dishin' Dirt on Days on Market: A Critical Indicator with Carl Medford 33:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, Carl Medford and I discuss the current state of the real estate industry, focusing on the contentious issue of "Days on Market" and its implications for transparency and consumer protection. We explore the impact of recent lawsuits, the role of commissions, and the necessity of maintaining clear coope…

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Dishin' Dirt on Is the Real Estate Model Broken with Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty-Part 2? 27:28

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Send us a text In part 2 of my conversation with Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, we discuss if the current real estate model is broken beyond repair. We also discuss Clear Cooperation Policy, broker-to-broker compensation and a lot of other challenges facing agents today. Leo shares insights on the challenges faced by agents and the importance of ma…

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Dishin' Dirt with eXp CEO, Leo Pareja, on the State of Real Estate Post-Settlement 26:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I interview Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, discussing the current state of the real estate market following significant changes in compensation models and the implications of the Clear Cooperation Policy. Leo shares insights on the challenges faced by agents and the importance of maintaining a cooperative real estate…

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Dishin' Dirt on PART 2 of James Dwiggins, CEO NextHome Realty, discussing Broker to Broker Comp problems and more. 28:24

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Send us a text PART TWO of my interview James Dwiggins, CEO of Next Home Realty. We continue this interview looking at the current threats facing real estate agents, the changing role of REALTORs, and the impact of technology on the industry. We will spend a good part of the show discussing Broker to Broker compensation. For last week's episode cli…

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Dishin' Dirt with James Dwiggins, CEO NextHome Realty on the Threat to Clear Cooperation and more. 29:47

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I interview James Dwiggins, CEO of Next Home Realty, discussing the evolution of the real estate industry, the outspoken nature of leadership, and the importance of clear cooperation policies. Dwiggins shares insights on the current threats facing real estate agents, the changing role of REALTORs, and…

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Dishin' Dirt on Ending Broker-to-Broker Compensation: A Necessary Change 24:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss two critical issues in the real estate industry: the urgent need to eliminate broker-to-broker compensation and the alarming rise of the Green Mirage scam targeting homeowners. I address the legal risks associated with broker compensation and advocate for a more transparent commission struct…

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SPECIAL EDITION: Helping your Clients Save Money with the ATI Exemption. 12:26

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Send us a text In this SPECIAL EDITION of Dishin' Dirt, I welcome Nick Kremydas, CEO of the South Carolina Realtors Association, to discuss the upcoming ATI exemption filing deadline and the importance of advocacy in the real estate industry. We delve into the NAR Advocacy Week, the significance of the ATI exemption for property owners, and the rol…

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Dishin' Dirt on Top 10 Predictions for Changes in Real Estate Market in 2025 27:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss the Top 10 predictions for changes to the real estate market in 2025, including the future of clear cooperation, changes in broker compensation, and the importance of REALTOR Association. He also touches on the impact of TikTok and AI in real estate, as well as some fun sports predictions fo…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Top 10 Real Estate Stories of 2024. 29:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss the Top 10 Real Estate Stories of 2024, including the significant Sitzer/Burnette settlement, the impact of fluctuating interest rates, ongoing challenges faced by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), and changes in broker compensation structures. The episode also covers updates from …

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Dishin' Dirt on 2025 Real Estate Outlook and Key Insights 32:48

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Send us a text What are the so-called experts predicting for the housing market in 2025? Today, I will shed light on the anticipated changes in home sales, mortgage rates, and inventory. Join me as I dive into the expert opinions and trends that will impact homeownership, providing valuable insights for real estate professionals and aspiring buyers…

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Special Announcement! Dishin' Dirt on the Spanish Speaking Client Liaison 9:17

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Send us a text We have a special announcement for our dedicated listeners. For perhaps the first time ever, Blair Cato has created a new program for Spanish first language clients that will allow the client to speak Spanish with the law firm from contract to the closing! Most Spanish speaking consumers only get Spanish communications at closing thr…

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Dishin' Dirt on 2024, Real Estate Year in Review 32:33

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Send us a text We close out another year and begin a new in 2025. But before we do so let's review the year that was 2024 in real estate. I am going to look back at what the so-called experts said would happen in real estate in 2024 and then discuss what actually did happen. I will look at interest rates, inventory, prices and much more. GET YOUR R…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Biggest Legal Threats to Real Estate Industry in 2025 27:31

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Send us a text Sitzer/Burnett was not the end of the legal threats to the real estate profession. In 2025 real estate licensees will face other threats that could derail and upend the industry and the way you practice. Today I examine what former Dishin' Dirt guests, Darryl Davis and Carl Medford, think are the biggest issues legal issue and threat…

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Dishin' Dirt on New Movement on the Touring Agreement. 24:07

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Send us a text We continue to walk through the ever-changing landscape of the so called "Touring Agreement" with updates on Ketchmark's and the DOJ's comments to the court and what they could mean for the future of executing the agreement before showing a house. Plus, additional updates on FINCIN and Wholesaling. Don't forget to like us and share u…

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Dishin' Dirt The NAR Settlement Keeps Getting Worse and it Ain't Close to Being Over. 26:46

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Send us a text So you thought all your worries and risk for anti-trust issues were resolved by the Settlement. Well, think again. The DOJ is now saying the Touring Agreement is anti-trust yet Ketchmark says if you don't do one, he will come for you. What do you do now? And that is not all, five new terms about the settlement just got released. All …

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Dishin' Dirt on New Guidance from Real Estate Commission on Wholesaling and Touring Agreement Update 27:38

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Send us a text I was out of town and missed this month's Real Estate Commission hearing but a lot of big things happened. The REC released a Guidance Letter on what is considered wholesaling according to the plain language of the statute and how that statute would be applied to advertising that is currently happening in the marketplace. Additionall…

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Dishin' Dirt on You Won't Believe the Info the Government Wants from You and Your Clients. THE 200th EPISODE! 22:41

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Send us a text **** EPISODE 200!!!!!!**** Thank you! Thank you! FinCen is some really scary stuff. The federal government under the guise of "stopping money laundering" is requiring every business entity to provide information on all parties involved in the ownership, formation and control of the company. This act is arguably unconstitutional. But …

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Dishin' Dirt on Please Use the Form 120 for Compensation. It really is not this hard. 33:27

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Send us a text We are seeing such a mess with broker compensation. Contracts and Form 120s are all over the board. Seller, buyer, agents, lenders and closing attorney can't decipher what the intent is on some of these. It is an unmitigated disaster. Today, we talk about how easy this should all be and how to handle broker commissions moving forward…

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Dishin' Dirt with the Running Real Estate Agent who Set the Internet on Fire! 25:43

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Send us a text Kyle Toomey recognized that in order to catch someone's attention on social media you had to be quick and entertaining. Thus, he perfected the running real estate agent phenomenon. In doing so he garnered millions of views and thousands of likes and created a social media following that directly and indirectly exploded his business. …

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Dishin' Dirt on Clear Cooperation. Is it going away? 28:34

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Send us a text Clear cooperation is the next area of your practice under attack by lawyers and the DOJ. Today I discuss what clear cooperation is, who supports it, who doesn't and the potential risk to ending the practice. Don't forget to like us and share us! Gary * Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The op…

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Dishin' Dirt on Real Estate Commission Guidance on Recent Settlement and License Law 27:12

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Send us a text Last week, the South Carolina Real Estate Commission issued a guidance letter that addresses substantive contact, the South Carolina Disclosure of Brokerage Relationship and the NAR Settlement. Does these revised documents now fulfil the NAR Settlement requirement for a Touring Agreement. Listen to learn more! Don't forget to like us…

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Dishin' Dirt on Two Frauds That Should Scare You! 34:18

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Send us a text Last week, Blair Cato stopped two potential real estate frauds that could have cost the buyer hundreds of thousands of dollars. Erica Lybrand, our title attorney, joins me today to discuss these two frauds, what Blair Cato did right, what the real estate agent did right and what lessons can be learned. Don't forget to like us and sha…

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Dishin' Dirt on What Agents Need to Know about Closings Post Hurricane 12:20

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Send us a text There continues to be massive numbers of people without power in the Upstate and even here in the Midlands of South Carolina. Today I discuss what agents need to know on how lenders and insurance companies may treat closings moving forward this week. Don't forget to like us and share us! Gary * Gary serves on the South Carolina Real …