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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 often interviews top real estate minds such as Leo Pareja (CEO-eXp), James Dwiggins (CEO-NextHome), Gary Gold, Krista Mashore, Jess Lenouvel, Jeff Lobb, Chelsea Peitz, Carl Medford and many more. Gary always tries to bring a touch of humor to each podcast. 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. Named #1 Best Podcast in South Carolina for Real Estate by FeedSpot and PlayerFM and #7 Best Podcast for REALTORS by MillionPodcast.com.
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Dishin' Dirt with Gary Pickren
Dishin' Dirt on Accepting and Paying Agent Incentives. Should the Industry Finally Stop Commission Steering?
Builder and seller agent incentives are a big problem in our industry today. Should the agent get an incentive simply to show a house or should that incentive go to the buyer? Don't you have a fiduciary duty to do what is in the client's best interest? How is it in the client's best interest for you to get a bonus for steering them to a house? Doesn't sound too client centric to me!
Today, I will discuss the complexities surrounding builder and seller bonuses and incentives in real estate, particularly in light of the Sitzer Burnett case. I will explore the ethical implications of commission steering, the fiduciary duties of agents, and the legal truths that govern real estate compensation. The conversation will emphasize the importance of prioritizing client interests over personal financial gain, and I will discuss the potential legal repercussions of accepting bonuses from sellers.
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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.