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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.
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Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren
Dishin' Dirt on Ending Broker-to-Broker Compensation: A Necessary Change
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 structure that prioritizes client interests. Additionally, we discuss the Green Mirage scam which involves fraudsters impersonating mortgage lenders to steal money from unsuspecting homeowners.
Takeaways
- Broker-to-broker compensation is a legal risk that needs to end.
- The Green Mirage scam is targeting homeowners nationwide.
- Real estate agents must prioritize client fiduciary responsibilities.
- Transparency in commission structures benefits both agents and clients.
- Fear of steering is driving up housing costs.
- Scammers are using sophisticated tactics to defraud homeowners.
- Educating clients about scams is crucial for their protection.
- The real estate industry must adapt to avoid lawsuits.
- NAR should take a proactive stance on broker compensation issues.
- Agents should focus on negotiating commissions directly with clients.
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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.