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Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren
In the Award Winning Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren, South Carolina Real Estate Attorney/Broker/Instructor- Gary Pickren discusses important, timely and relevant topics for South Carolina real estate agents. He covers topics such as the NAR Settlement, "wholesaling", seller disclosure, video marketing, repair addendum, RESPA and much more. All topics are either related to real estate or agency law, marketing or real estate agent best practices. Gary also brings a touch of humor to each podcast with his funny Corona Closing Craziness stories and his hugely popular Gary's Good News Only series where he discusses good real estate, economic and corona virus news. This is a podcast for every real estate agent in South Carolina regardless how long you have been in the business.
Winner of the American Land Title Association 2024 Webbie.
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Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren
Dishin' Dirt on the Top 10 Real Estate Stories of 2024.
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 the Real Estate Commission, new regulations on wholesaling, and the growing popularity of South Carolina as a relocation destination. Additionally, I reflect on the podcast's milestones and future plans.
Takeaways
- The Sitzer/Burnette settlement significantly changed commission structures.
- Interest rates fluctuated between high sixes and low sevens in 2024.
- NAR continues to face challenges from lawsuits and member dissatisfaction.
- EXP's decision to end broker-to-broker compensation is a pivotal change.
- New regulations on wholesaling require real estate licenses for wholesalers.
- The Real Estate Commission made significant updates to state laws.
- Clear cooperation rules are essential for fair housing and equal access.
- South Carolina is the top state for relocation, boosting real estate opportunities.
- Dishin Dirt celebrated its 200th episode and won a Webby Award.
- The podcast aims to provide ongoing value to its listeners.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Dish and Dirt Podcast
03:58
Top 10 Real Estate Stories of 2025
08:49
Impact of Interest Rates on Real Estate
11:52
NAR Challenges and Changes
15:54
Changes in Broker Compensation
18:55
New Touring Agreement Regulations
20:19
Ending Wholesaling in Real Estate
23:22
New Statutes and Regulations
24:14
Clear Cooperation Rule Under Attack
26:26
South Carolina's Real Estate Boom
28:11
Celebrating Dish and Dirt's Milestones
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* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.