Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren Gary Pickren

Many, if not all of you, are familiar with MV Realty's "Homeowner Benefit Program"  that pays the homeowners a small sum of cash in exchange for what amounts to a 40-year lien on the property. This lien requires the homeowner and all future owners to use MV Realty as the listing agent for the entire 40-year term and contains stiff penalties for failing to do so.  Luckily, these may be coming to the end as MV Realty made a huge move that may spell the end of this arrangement. 

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Gary

* 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. 

Joe Rath, Head of Industry Relations at Redfin, joins me today to discuss the NARs rule on "clear cooperation" on the MLS.  Joe will explain "clear cooperation", pocket listings, the purpose of the rule, drawbacks, advantages and the possible future. Joe will also talk about the Sitzer and Moehrl settlement and how it may affect the industry moving forward.

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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. 

Part of the Sitzer and Moehrl cases involving the seller allegedly paying the buyer's agent's commission has been settled.  Anywhere (formerly Realogy) settled the case this past week. While this does not end the case altogether, it could have a tremendous affect in the market. 

SC REALTOR Association CEO Nick Kremydas joins Dishin' Dirt to discuss this case as well as many other issues that NARs is facing today.

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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. 

Being recognized as National Association of REALTORs 30 under 30 is an incredible honor.  It means you are one of the biggest and brightest, up and coming agents in the country.  This week I talk with 30 under 30 honoree, Brandon Greenplate, from Hilton Head, SC about how he became one of the top agents in the country in just 4 quick years.  He credits "HBUTTS", the highest and best use of time, talent and skillset with his rapid growth.  Learn how Brandon grew his business so quickly and how you can too.

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Gary

* 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. 

Jeff Wheeler joins Dishin' Dirt again for PART 2 of the NARs lawsuits which will change the landscape of real estate. This continues to be the most important Dishin' Dirt ever.

Real estate agents are under attack by plaintiff lawyers and the Department of (In)Justice.   Last week we discussed the adverse commission case. This week we address the lawsuits involving clear cooperation and pocket listing and much more.   

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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. 

This may very well be the most important Dishin' Dirt ever. 

Real estate agents are under attack by plaintiff lawyers and the Department of (In)Justice.   Both are attacking the way you are paid commissions as well as the clear cooperation rule that prohibits brokerage from hiding listings from other agencies. If successful, this could be disastrous for the industry.  It could price buyers out of the market as well as allow big agencies to hide listings from anyone but their agents.   

Jeff Wheeler joins me today to discuss the state of multiple cases against our industry that could absolutely change the face of real estate forever!

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Gary

* 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.