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Dishin" Dirt with Gary Pickren

In the Award-Winning Dishin" Dirt with Gary Pickren, South Carolina Real Estate Commissioner/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, Clear Cooperation, agent compensation, "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

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28:06

Dumb $#!% Real Estate Agents Say — Part 2

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2026/10/08

Send us Fan Mail Real estate agents say a lot of things with confidence. The problem is, confidence does not make something true. In this episode of Dishin’ Dirt, Gary Pickren breaks down 10 of the dumbest, most dangerous, and most commonly repeated things real estate agents say—and explains why they can create legal problems, contract disputes, ethics issues, and bad outcomes for clients. We cover: • “It’s Coming Soon, so some buyers can see it but others can’t.” • “You have to guarantee buy...

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30:04

Fiduciary Duty: The Rule Real Estate Loves to Talk...

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2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail Real estate agents talk constantly about fiduciary duty—loyalty, disclosure, reasonable care and putting the client's interests first. But does the real estate industry actually practice what it teaches? In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, Gary Pickren takes a hard look at the conflicts between fiduciary duty and the way real estate professionals actually make money. The Sitzer/Burnett case was an antitrust case, but the compensation system it challenged raises a much bigger que...

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26:01

Your Fiduciary Duty Does NOT Mean You Work for Free

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2026/09/24

Send us Fan Mail Your fiduciary duty does NOT mean you work for free. Real estate agents hear it constantly: Your client's interests come first. That's absolutely true—but somewhere along the way, some agents began interpreting fiduciary duty to mean they must give up their commission, contribute money to save a deal, or surrender the contractual rights they negotiated with their client. That's not what fiduciary duty means. In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, real estate attorney Gary Pickren b...

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32:13

AI Is About to Change How Buyers Find Homes — And...

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2026/09/17

Send us Fan Mail The future of real estate search may not belong to Zillow, Realtor.com, Compass, or any brokerage portal. It may belong to AI. Buyers are increasingly moving toward a world where they can simply tell ChatGPT, Google AI, Gemini, or another AI assistant exactly what they want: “Find me the five best homes for my family, my budget, my commute, and my lifestyle.” And then comes the question every real estate agent should be thinking about: “Who is the best agent to help me buy on...

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27:57

Who Private Listings Are Really For - Seller or...

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2026/09/10

Send us Fan Mail Private Listings: The Hidden Complaint Trap Real Estate Agents Miss Private listings can create the complaint that comes back months later and hits the hardest—when a seller sees a nearby house sell for far more and starts asking why their home was never fully exposed to the market. If you work in South Carolina real estate, this episode breaks down why that scenario is such a legal and licensing danger, and what the Commission’s guidance actually means for your file, your di...

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32:01

How Limited Exposure Can Lower Price, Terms, and...

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2026/09/03

Send us Fan Mail Private listings might sound exclusive, but South Carolina’s Real Estate Commission is spelling out exactly what sellers may be giving up - fewer buyers, fewer offers, weaker terms, and a longer path to closing. I will break down the new commission-approved disclosure form line by line and explains why it could change how brokers talk about limited market exposure forever. I will also walk through the 11 seller acknowledgments in the “Residential Disclosure and Acknowle...

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30:08

South Carolina’s New Private Listing Rules: What...

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2026/08/27

Send us Fan Mail The South Carolina Real Estate Commission has issued important new guidance on private listings, office exclusives, off-MLS listings, and other forms of limited market exposure—and every South Carolina real estate agent and Broker-in-Charge needs to understand what it means. In this episode of Dishin’ Dirt, Gary Pickren breaks down the Commission’s new Seller-Directed Limited Residential Market Exposure Guidance and explains why this is about much more than simply whether a s...

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29:08

New Condo Lending Rules: Why Your Buyer Can Qualify...

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2026/08/20

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 New Condo Lending Rules: What REALTORS®, Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Big changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac condo lending rules are here—and they could determine whether a buyer can get financing on a condominium even when the buyer is otherwise perfectly qualified. In this episode of Dishin’ Dirt, I break down the new 2026–2027 condo financing requirements and explain why REALTORS®, condo owners, buyers, sellers, and HOA boards need to start paying much closer

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31:26

The New Rules for Stopping AI Real Estate Fraud

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2026/08/13

Send us Fan Mail AI is making real estate faster, smarter, and easier to scale - but it's also making fraud cheaper, faster, and more convincing. The agents and brokerages that win next may not be the ones using the most AI, but the ones consumers trust with their money. Gary Pickren lays out the new reality real estate professionals are walking into, where fabricated emails, cloned voices, manipulated documents, and AI-generated video can all be used to fool buyers, sellers, and even season...

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29:25

The Next Generation of Real Estate Fraud: The 10 AI...

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2026/08/06

Send us Fan Mail Is AI about to create the biggest wave of real estate fraud we've ever seen? Most real estate professionals are still worried about wire fraud. But that's yesterday's scam. In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I explore how artificial intelligence is changing the criminal playbook—and why every REALTOR®, broker, lender, closing attorney, title company, appraiser, home inspector, and homebuyer needs to rethink how they verify information. From deepfake phone calls and cloned voice...

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29:56

Congress vs. Compass: Is Reffkin's Private Listing...

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2026/07/30

Send us Fan Mail The battle over private listings, office exclusives, MLS access, and who controls real estate inventory has officially reached Washington. In this episode I examine why Congress has launched an inquiry into Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED, and why this investigation could reshape the future of residential real estate. For more than a year, I have argued that the biggest issue facing the real estate industry isn't commissions, buyer agency, or artificial intelligence—it'...

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32:02

NAR's New Office Exclusive Guidance: Every REALTOR®...

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2026/07/23

Send us Fan Mail Should every home be listed on the MLS? Or are office exclusive listings actually in the seller's best interest? The battle over private listings, office exclusives, and Clear Cooperation has become the biggest controversy in residential real estate. Compass, Zillow, Redfin, Homes.com, and the National Association of REALTORS® are all at the center of a debate that could fundamentally change how homes are bought and sold in America. In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I take a d...

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29:06

Have We Confused a Housing Shortage with a...

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2026/07/16

Send us Fan Mail 🏘️ Is Congress Solving the Housing Crisis… or the Wrong Problem? Everyone agrees America has a housing problem. But what if we've been asking the wrong question? Congress has passed one of the most significant housing bills in decades with the goal of making housing more affordable. Supporters say we need to build more homes, increase housing density, and reform local zoning laws to address the nation's housing shortage. But does that solution fit South Carolina? In this

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28:30

The Housing Bill Nobody Is Talking About

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2026/07/09

Send us Fan Mail What if we've been asking the wrong question about America's housing crisis? Congress has passed one of the most significant housing bills in decades, with the stated goal of making housing more affordable by encouraging more construction, higher-density development, and changes to local zoning policies. But is building more homes really the solution? In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I take a non-political, fact-based look at what the legislation actually does, how it could i...

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26:44

The Next Real Estate Lawsuit: Are Administrative Fees...

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2026/07/02

Send us Fan Mail Are real estate administrative fees the next major lawsuit facing the industry? A new lawsuit against Compass in Florida is raising serious questions about transaction fees, administrative fees, brokerage fees, and transparency. Could this be the next legal battleground after the NAR settlement and Sitzer/Burnett? In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked charges in residential real estate—the administrative fee. Is it truly reimburse...

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27:26

Google Doesn't Need Zillow Anymore. How AI Is About...

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2026/06/25

Send us Fan Mail Is Google about to change real estate forever? For years, Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and brokerage websites have dominated the home search experience. But what happens when Google stops being a search engine and starts becoming an AI-powered real estate advisor? In this episode, we explore one of the biggest "what if" scenarios in real estate: What if Google bought Zillow? More importantly, does Google even need Zillow anymore? We dive into Google's AI platform NotebookL...

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26:21

The Biggest Appraisal Change in 15 Years: What Every...

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2026/06/18

Send us Fan Mail Most Realtors have never heard of UAD 3.6—but it may be the biggest change to residential appraisal reporting in the last 15 years. In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, Gary Pickren breaks down what UAD 3.6 is, why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are completely redesigning the appraisal reporting process, and what it means for Realtors, buyers, sellers, lenders, and appraisers. More importantly, Gary explains what agents need to do right now to better prepare listings, communicate val...

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30:44

5 Builder Traps That Expose Buyer Agents to Lawsuits...

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2026/06/11

Send us Fan Mail Builders are shifting legal risk directly onto buyer agents — and most agents don't see it coming until it's too late. In this episode, real estate attorney and SC Real Estate Commissioner Gary Pickren breaks down five builder practices that create serious liability for buyer agents and brokers in charge. What's covered: Builder bonuses and commission steering — why that $10,000 check could cost you your licenseEscalating volume incentives and why every client in your pipelin...

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29:25

"Coming Soon" Listings Are Already on the Market —...

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2026/06/04

Send us Fan Mail "Coming Soon" is a marketing fiction — and it may be costing your seller money while exposing you to lawsuits, MLS sanctions, and fair housing violations. In this episode, Gary Pickren makes the case that a property marketed as "coming soon" has already arrived in the marketplace. The moment you post it on social media, send a text to another agent, or blast an email — that's marketing. And marketing without a signed listing agreement violates South Carolina law. Gary breaks ...

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30:38

Zillow Just Declared War on Compass

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2026/05/28

Send us Fan Mail Zillow is suing MRED and Compass in a legal battle that could completely reshape the future of real estate listings in America. In this episode of Dishin’ Dirt, Gary Pickren breaks down the exploding controversy over private listings, hidden inventory, MLS control, and buyer access to homes. After tens of thousands of Chicago-area listings suddenly disappeared from Zillow, the industry was forced to confront a major question: Who actually controls listing visibility — the sel...

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