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Real Estate Called Out

Wendy, Founder of Selling Later

You"ve heard the press releases. You"ve seen the headlines. You"ve watched the industry smile for the camera and tell you everything is fine.It"s not always fine. And somebody needs to say so.Real Estate Called Out is the evolution of The Real Estate Replay, reborn with one mission: to tell consumers the truth about what"s actually happening in real estate, every single week, without corporate sponsors, without soft-pedaling, and without pretending the PR spin is the whole story.Hosted by Wendy

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14:04

Powerful People in Real Estate With Zero Accountability

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2026/04/08

Content warning: sexual harassment, assault, sex trafficking, and child exploitation mentioned in this episode. We were going to take the week off. Then our inbox had other plans. This episode is about one thing: powerful people in real estate who abuse, harass, and exploit — and an industry that keeps protecting them. From a state association CEO with a civil trial on the horizon and allegations spanning two decades, to a national association president who resigned in disgrace, to luxury bro...

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15:50

The Pocket Listing Con And Why You Should Just List...

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2026/03/31

Pocket listings. Private exclusives. Coming soon. Off-market. Whatever they're calling it this week, the industry has spent years telling sellers that keeping their home out of public view is somehow for their benefit. In this episode, we call that out. We break down how private listing strategies turned your home into bait for brokerage marketing machines, how the "historic alliance" between Compass, Rocket and Redfin was built on the exact practices Compass spent years publicly condem...

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13:37

Opendoor's 4.99% Mortgage: A Great Headline. A Very...

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2026/03/24

Welcome to Real Estate Called Out, formerly The Real Estate Replay. New name, sharper focus, and zero patience for the corporate spin that passes for real estate news every single week. For our first episode, we're starting with a good one. Opendoor's CEO jumped on social media to announce 30-year fixed mortgages at 4.99%, nearly a full point below market rate, no points, no upfront fees. The internet lost its mind. The napkin math started. And then, one day later, he quietly came back to cla...

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18:19

Paid Testimonials, Gift Cards & a 3.5 Hour Drive:...

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2026/03/09

What happens when a Silicon Valley company offers homeowners $50 Amazon gift cards to submit favorable testimony to a state legislature, and doesn't disclose it? I watched it happen in real time. In this episode, I'm telling the full story of the day I drove 3.5 hours to the Pennsylvania State Capitol to testify in support of HB 2120, a bill that would require home equity investments (HEIs), also called shared appreciation agreements or home equity sharing agreements, to be regulated as mortg...

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27:54

Real Estate Ish That Needs to Stay in 2025

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2026/01/06

Welcome to 2026! Before we make any resolutions about doing better, let's talk about all the real estate ish that needs to stay in 2025. This episode is your complete guide to everything we're leaving behind: coaches still denying the NAR settlement mattered, agents going viral for steering content and threatening critics, companies creating fake AI testimonials, RESPA violations dressed up as "networking," and brokers who conveniently ignored their top producers crossing every ethical ...

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22:03

We Mystery Shopped 281 Real Estate Agents. Here's...

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2025/11/03

Special Episode! Between July and September 2025, we did something crazy: we pretended to be homebuyers and called 281 real estate agents across 26 cities to see what they're ACTUALLY telling consumers about commissions post-settlement. The NAR settlement was supposed to introduce price competition and transparency. So what happened? In this special one-off episode, I break down what we found: Why agents in 8 major cities ALL quoted the exact same rate (down to the decimal point)The #1 lie ag...

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64:06

The Boogie Man That Protects Your Wallet

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we sit down with David Friend, who spent over a decade at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from the recovery for the market crash through 2022. Think the CFPB is a regulatory monster killing innovation? That's exactly what certain billionaire tech leaders want you to believe, because consumer protection tends to get in the way of "moving fast and breaking things" (especially when those "things" are your financial wellbeing). David takes us inside the agency tha...

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30:05

New Homes, Hidden Problems: Hunterbrook Media Exposes...

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2025/10/16

We're Back! Did you miss us? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sam Koppelman, Publisher of Hunterbrook Media, to discuss their groundbreaking investigative work exposing some of the biggest names in real estate. Sam takes us inside their investigations into DR Horton and Lennar's construction nightmares, where new homebuyers discovered serious defects in properties they thought were their dream homes. We explore Hunterbrook's reporting on UWM and the mortgage broker referral...

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22:13

Fake Faces, Real Rage: The Lead Gen Scam Nobody’s...

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2025/05/09

Buckle up! This episode is part consumer warning, part investigative rundown, and part Wendy's personal bitch session (you’ve been warned). After tracking more than 30 companies using fake testimonials, undisclosed paid actors, and shady lead generation tactics, Wendy went full watchdog: reporting them to state AGs, the FTC, and even someone high up at TikTok... only to be met with the bureaucratic equivalent of “meh.” This episode pulls no punches and drops no names (just kidding, we ...

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27:47

Follow the Money: The Pocket Listing Power Grab

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2025/04/22

It’s a solo episode today—just me, a mic, and a whole lot of truth bombs. I was in such a rush to push this out, that I even forgot to add the teaser and closer. In a way, I am doing you a favor and saving you a few minutes (getting right to the point)! We’re diving deep into pocket listings; what they are, who’s pushing them, and why they’re suddenly everywhere. Spoiler alert: it’s not about “exclusivity” or “better service.” It’s about control, commissions, and keeping you, the...

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37:44

Equity Snatchers: The Truth About Home Equity Agreements

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2025/01/15

Quick cash, no interest, no monthly payments—sounds like a sweet deal, right? Wrong. In this episode of Real Estate REPlay, Wendy Gilch teams up with her no-nonsense lender BFF, Chelle Prunkel, to call BS on the slick marketing behind Home Equity Agreements (HEAs). These so-called “loan alternatives” might sound like a dream, but spoiler alert: they’re a nightmare waiting to happen.From shady equity grabs to terms that can double your payout, Wendy and Chelle rip the curtain off these equity-...

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21:39

Ask Away, Homebuyers: If Your Agent Can’t Handle...

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2025/01/03

What was supposed to be a week off took an unexpected turn after a Reddit post about a buyer asking their real estate agent some simple, reasonable questions left me frustrated—and fired up. Why? Because some agents don’t like being held accountable or challenged by informed buyers. Spoiler alert: That’s their problem, not yours!In this episode, we’re diving into why it’s essential for homebuyers to ask the right questions before choosing a real estate agent. Not all agents are created equal,...

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63:19

Real Estate’s Great Confusion: Why No One Knows What...

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2024/12/21

Got a question?In this episode of Real Estate REPlay, we unravel the chaos surrounding the latest commission settlement with special guest Summer Goralik, a real estate compliance consultant and former California Department of Real Estate investigator. Summer has spent years helping agents and brokers navigate complex rules, and she’s here to shed light on why no one seems to know exactly what they should be doing post-settlement.We’ll break it down into two parts:Part 1: For agents and broke...

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66:24

2025 Real Estate Crystal Ball: Dual Agency, Pocket...

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2024/12/04

Got a question?What’s on the horizon for homebuyers and sellers in 2025? Spoiler: It’s a mix of opportunity, challenges, and the same old industry antics. In this casual episode, we’re breaking it all down with the help of Fred Glick, a non-traditional broker and founder of Arrivva, who likes to shake things up in real estate.We dive into the murky waters of dual agency (and why you should run the other way), the growing prevalence of pocket listings, and the lawsuits that could change ...

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55:45

Collateral Damage: How Agents Clinging to the Status...

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2024/11/21

Got a question?The real estate industry is at a tipping point. On one side, you have agents clinging to old commission practices, refusing to adapt to a changing landscape (Group B Agents). On the other, forward-thinking agents are paving the way for transparency, fairness, and a better deal for their clients (Group A Agents). But while this battle unfolds, it’s the consumers—and ethical agents—who are taking the hit.In this episode of Real Estate REPlay, Wendy sits down with Megan Herr, a no...

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7:52

Election Aftermath: What’s Next for Real Estate and...

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2024/11/07

Got a question?Unlock the secrets behind the ongoing tug-of-war between the Department of Justice and the National Association of Realtors that could redefine the real estate landscape. Discover why some real estate agents are buzzing with the idea that Donald Trump might swoop in to change the game while we bust those myths and reveal why change is inevitable, no matter who holds office. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and insights you need to navigate the future of rea...

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50:25

Exposing Appraisal Management Companies: Hidden...

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2024/11/01

Got a question?Did you know there’s a hidden middleman in many real estate transactions, sometimes taking a bigger cut of your appraisal fee than the appraiser doing the work? In this episode, Wendy Gilch and seasoned appraiser Joshua Tucker reveal the lesser-known world of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). While most buyers don’t realize they exist, these third-party companies were initially set up to keep lenders and appraisers at arm’s length. But over time, some have evolved int...

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44:28

"Free" Refinancing Revealed: Unmasking Mortgage...

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2024/10/25

Got a question?Unlock the secrets behind "free" refinancing your mortgage with insights from Chelle Prunkel, an experienced licensed lender. Navigate the murky waters of "no-cost" refinancing and understand the true costs and benefits of various refinancing options. Whether you're curious about rate and term adjustments, cash-out refinancing, or specialized loans like the 203H for disaster recovery, this episode arms you with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.We'll demystify ...

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10:49

Consumer Battles: How CFPB Funding and Political...

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2024/10/18

Got a question?Prepare to uncover the truth about your financial protection and what the future holds for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as we edge closer to the 2024 election. Why does it matter who funds the CFPB, and how could these political decisions impact your wallet? Join Wendy Gilch, in this special episode of the Real Estate Replay, where we promise you'll gain insights into the tug-of-war between oversight and independence affecting one of the most influential cons...

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51:03

Real Estate's Unspoken Rules of Referral Fees and...

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2024/03/21

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