Best Gary Pickren Podcasts (2024)

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Dishin' Dirt on MV Realty and the 40 Year Listings ARE DONE, VOID, TOAST. 26:32

4h ago26:32

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Finally, South Carolina is at the forefront of something good. South Carolina is one of the first states to prohibit and void the 40-yearlong listing agreements that are recorded at the register of deeds office and binds even future owners to the agreement. With Gov. McMaster signature the agreements were deemed void and unenforceable. Listen for a…

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224: Inside the New Law That Could Lead to a Nationwide Wholesaling Ban w/Gary Pickren 43:16

10d ago43:16

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Wholesaling real estate may be banned nationwide within a few short years. After a new law was passed in South Carolina prohibiting the practice, other states started to follow their lead, making their own laws that limit or completely restrict wholesaling real estate. Why is this happening now, and if a nationwide wholesaling ban does get passed, …

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227: Rate Cuts Back on the Table as Inflation, Housing, and Job Market Cool Off 40:14

6h ago40:14

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Will we finally get the rate cuts the Fed hinted at earlier this year? Has the job and housing market taken a big enough hit for us to still be concerned about inflation? And how are more Americans going mortgage-free during such economic uncertainty? The housing market is changing fast, but we’re here to break down all the latest data from recent …

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226: Multifamily Sales Hit 4-Year Low: More Price Declines Incoming? w/Xander Snyder 30:59

3d ago30:59

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Multifamily sales are at the lowest point in the past four years. We haven’t seen transaction levels this low since the start of the pandemic and after the last housing crash. But, for buyers, this could point to some tremendous opportunities. With fewer sales could come higher cap rates, lower prices, and more profit per dollar spent on your next …

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Dishin' Dirt with Chelsea Peitz on the Science Behind and How to Create S.H.A.R.E.-worthy Content. 36:42

7d ago36:42

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We need a break from all the crazy legal stuff happening in real estate for at least one week. This week I have an incredibly fun guest for you. Chelsea Peitz is an Inman News Top Marketing Influencer for 2023 and 2024 Marketing All-Star. She is one of the most sought-after speakers, coaches and podcast in the real estate space. And it looks like w…

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225: Meet the New Zero-Down Mortgage + Why Lumber Prices Are Dropping 40:41

7d ago40:41

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Zero-down mortgages are back. That’s right. You can now get into a home with (potentially) zero dollars out-of-pocket. But wait…this is starting to sound a bit like 2008. Remember the fully-funded mortgages that didn’t require income verification? Are we back to the days of NINJA loans as homebuyers struggle with affordability, forcing them to take…

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Dishin' Dirt on Part 3-The Rest of the Revised Real Estate Code. 30:26

14d ago30:26

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In Part 3 of the three-part series covering the changes to the real estate agent code, I explain the remaining additions and changes to the statute. These changes include carrying education credit forward, new team name requirements, broker experience requirements and a lot more. I also give you the background story behind the reason for the change…

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223: 2024 Real Estate Investing Strategy Showdown: Rentals, Flips, & New Builds 41:50

14d ago41:50

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House flipping vs. renting vs. build-to-rent: which real estate investing strategies could make you the MOST money in the second half of 2024? At the beginning of the year, many investors believed that interest rates would be coming down, housing inventory would finally return to the market, and inflation had been defeated. But that didn’t turn out…

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222: Boomers Hoard Houses, Millennials Struggle to Buy, But Gen Z Gets Ahead w/Redfin’s Chen Zhao 32:36

17d ago32:36

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Millennials can’t afford homes, but somehow, their younger siblings, Gen Z, can. Even with over a decade more work experience than Gen Z, Millennials still feel priced out of the housing market. So how can the younger generation, only twenty-seven years at the oldest, already be on track to beat Millennials in the homebuying race, all while mortgag…

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Dishin' Dirt on Part 2 of the New SC Real Estate Code. Big Changes in Section 135 28:40

22d ago28:40

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We begin part two of our examination of the newly revised SC Code §40-57-10. The real estate licensee code contains major changes in Section 135. We review all five of the major changes or updates that can be found in this one section alone. These might be the most important changes to the statute this time. Don't forget to like us and share us! Ga…

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221: Home Prices Hit Another Record: Are Americans Still Right About Real Estate? 39:43

21d ago39:43

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Home prices are still soaring as they hit a new record high, despite high mortgage rates and low inventory dampening demand. At some point, this unaffordable housing market must make Americans even a bit bearish on real estate, right? Well, maybe not, according to a new survey that shows what Americans view as the best investment in the long term. …

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220: Top Lenders Share “Good News” for Mortgage Rates + Trending Investor Loans 40:09

24d ago40:09

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We may be close to some serious mortgage rate relief, according to today’s panel of top lenders. With interest rates finally starting to slide after cooling inflation and lackluster job growth, investors are gaining hope that we could see more affordable mortgage rates resurface after a very harsh past two years. So, what could come next? Stick aro…

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219: Should You Pay Off Your Rental Property, Reinvest, or Buy More in 2024? 36:12

30d ago36:12

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If you’re like most investors, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I pay off my rental property early?” With today’s high mortgage rates, troublesome inflation, low inventory, and risky economy, many investors don’t know whether it’s the right move to pay off their mortgage, reinvest in their properties, or go out and buy more. Paying down your…

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Dishin' Dirt on the NEW Real Estate Agent Statute in SC 32:15

29d ago32:15

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On May 21, 2024 Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law the revised SC Code §40-57-10. This statute governs what you can and cannot do as a real estate agent. Today I begin a multi-series examination of the revised statute and discuss how it will affect you practicing as a real estate agent. Don't forget to like us and share us! Gary * Gary serves on t…

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218: These “Subtle Risks” Could Have Astronomical Impacts on Real Estate Expenses w/John Sheffield 38:02

1M ago38:02

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Owning real estate could get expensive—yes, even more expensive than it already is today. Insurance prices, property taxes, maintenance costs, and more are going through the roof, and there isn’t much stopping these costs from jumping even more. What’s accelerating the rise in these upkeep costs? Hotter summers, colder winters, and more natural dis…

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Dishin' Dirt with Nick Kremydas on How Real Estate Compensation will be Handled Moving Forward 40:06

1M ago40:06

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We are just a few weeks away from significant changes in how all real estate agents do business. Nick Kremydas from SCR is joining me today to discuss what happens now. How is agent compensation going to be handled moving forward? What can you and can you not do on the MLS? Where can you advertise compensation? We break it down so you don't have to…

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217: Economic Pessimism Peaks, So Why Are Investors Still Buying? 38:26

1M ago38:26

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The unemployment rate begins to rise as job growth slows in the latest jobs report, prompting many to wonder, “Will this finally lead to interest rate cuts?” With so many investors waiting and hoping for rates to fall, this metric may point to exactly what the Fed is looking for. But while waiting for rate cuts, investors could miss out on a huge o…

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216: Squatters’ Rights: What Lawyers Want Landlords to Know in 2024 w/Denise Medina and Patrick MacQueen 43:20

1M ago43:20

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Squatters' rights have been a serious subject of debate over the past few years. It seems that more and more investors and even one-off landlords are dealing with squatters staying in their homes, whether they’ve had a lease in the past or not. This puts landlords in a strange predicament: try to get squatters out the legal way or offer unconventio…

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Dishin' Dirt on Unsticking Your Social Media in Only One Hour Per Week 26:59

1M ago26:59

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Are you social media allergic? When it comes to using social media in our business, we all seem to have a touch of this allergy from time to time. But you can learn to unstick your social media in as little as one hour per week according to this week's guest, Karlyn Ankrom of OhSnap! Social. Learn how the Fan Firestarter Framework can put you on th…

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215: How “Switching Costs” Hold the Housing Market in Limbo w/Lance Lambert 33:44

1M ago33:44

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The housing market has seen unprecedented home price growth in the 2020s. Already, we’ve almost beat the past three decades, and we aren’t even halfway through our own. And now, with home price growth slowing, many people wonder how we’re still in a position of high housing costs and low inventory. The answer is simple: “Switching costs” are holdin…

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214: What to Know About “Capital Calls” As Multifamily Syndications Get “Squeezed” w/Brian Burke and Mauricio Rauld 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Multifamily syndications are getting squeezed. With short-term financing coming due and mortgage rates at multi-decade highs, syndicators are calling on their original investors to raise more money so they don’t lose the deal. The problem? If you’re an investor, how do you know if your additional investment will ever be returned? Could a syndicatio…

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Dishin Dirt on Using Your Real Estate Knowledge for Additional Income 28:38

2M ago28:38

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As a real estate agent you have access to information that can give you unparalleled knowledge. It is time to put this knowledge to use and create a second stream of income. Perhaps one that is equal to or great than your current GCI. It is a lot easier than you might imagine. Vanessa and Hart Traylor join me today to discuss how they used what the…

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213: Home Prices Stagnate in The South and America’s New #1 Housing Market 35:45

2M ago35:45

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Texas and Florida are seeing stagnating home prices as housing inventory booms while demand slips away. Housing is still expensive, but with more inventory, why is it staying that way? While the southern states catch their breath from the unprecedented demand of 2020 - 2022, a new housing market is taking control as one of the hottest areas in Amer…

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212: Receivership Real Estate: The Hidden Inventory Only Experts Know About w/Jake Flothe 34:38

2M ago34:38

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When housing inventory is low, where do you go? Foreclosure rates are down, short sales are a hassle, and the open housing market has barely any sellers—is there a better way to find deals? Yes! Enter real estate receivership—the hidden housing inventory that our own James Dainard has been using for years to get better deals than what’s on the mark…

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Dishin' Dirt on Another South Carolina Commission Lawsuit and a Dumb Title Insurance Idea 26:04

2M ago26:04

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As if almost on cue, another real estate agent commission lawsuit dropped last week. This time it was filed against 50 to 60 mainly local South Carolina agencies. Notably missing this time were the large brokerage that settled their lawsuits with the Sitzer/Burnette plaintiffs. What does this mean for the market? Also, there is bi-partisan oppositi…

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211: The New Reform That Could Unlock $1B+ for Affordable Housing w/Sharon Cornelissen 31:42

2M ago31:42

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America is in need of affordable housing; we’re all aware. Buying your first home has become increasingly challenging for everyday people. This is where housing subsidies come in. Federal housing subsidies were created over ninety years ago to help Americans get into the housing market and strengthen the economy, but in 2024, much of that money may…

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210: Why More Investors Are Building Wealth with "Walkable" Properties w/Jeff Speck 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Over the past few years, you’ve probably heard the term “walkability” thrown out. For those who have lived in big cities, this is a common factor to use when deciding where to live or work. If you can catch a quick bus or walk to the office, the grocery store, restaurants, or a movie theater, there’s a fair chance you’ll pay more for where you live…

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Dishin' Dirt on How to Represent Buyers after the NAR Settlement. 33:53

2M ago33:53

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A staggering 91 percent of consumers still believe that a real estate agent is essential to navigating through a real estate closing. This is the only evidence that you need to understand how to craft and deliver your value-add proposition. It also means this is why perfecting your value-add should mean business as usual for you despite the NAR set…

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209: The On the Market Awards: These Markets and Strategies Will WIN in 2024! 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Welcome to the first-ever On the Market Housing Market Awards! This year, we’re giving out awards for the best housing market in the country, best beginner real estate investing strategy, best experienced investor strategy, and most negative impact on real estate. But we’re not just giving out the awards; we’re also getting one, as On the Market ha…

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Dishin' Dirt on Spoof Cards, Deep Fakes, Seller Impersonation and other Frauds to Steal Your Money 39:18

2M ago39:18

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In this episode I am going to take a step back from Sitzer/Burnette and discuss the scary topic of real estate frauds involving taking your social media posts and creating deep voice and image fakes using a spoof card. These fakes are so real your mother would think it is really you talking and interacting. Tom CronKright with Certified is with me …

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208: New Policies Take Aim At Boosting Affordable Housing, Investors Could Benefit w/Dennis Shea 36:03

2M ago36:03

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America is in an affordable housing crisis. With home prices rising dramatically over the past four years and rents following right along, tens of millions of Americans are spending a significant chunk of their income just to put a roof over their heads. This means less money in Americans’ pockets for education, nutritious foods, investments, or an…

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207: What Happens If Interest Rates Stay High? 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Mortgage rates were supposed to be going down by now, but what happened? Even in late 2023, many housing market experts predicted that we’d be seeing high to mid six percent mortgage rates at this point and hovering around the high five percent rate mark by the end of the year, but the Fed isn’t showing any sign of lowering rates soon. Some experts…

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Dishin' Dirt on Talking to the Seller about the NAR Settlement 26:55

2M ago26:55

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A lot of you have asked how you should discuss the NAR settlement with your Seller. Today I discuss some of the main points you want to emphasize to your seller about how the settlement did not change the law nor did it prohibit a seller from paying a buyer commission. I also discuss what the law suit was really about and what it was intended to ch…

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206: The Hidden Risks of “Subject To” Real Estate w/Eddie Speed 32:00

3M ago32:00

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For the past few years, “subject to” real estate has been all the rage. Everyone is talking about how they scored a great real estate deal by taking over a seller’s rock-bottom interest rate mortgage payment. You see it all over social media, “I got this house for zero dollars down with a three percent mortgage rate!” And while this may seem too go…

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205: Squatters' Rights, Rent Caps, and Blackstone Gets Ready to Buy 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Squatters’ rights are quickly being stripped away as more states move to end this widespread illegal occupation of private property. Blackstone predicts real estate prices to “bottom” as they gear up to go on their next homebuying shopping spree. Rent increases get capped for affordable housing, and why doesn’t the American public know about the BI…

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204: Agents React to NAR Lawsuit Commission Change 39:48

3M ago39:48

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The NAR lawsuit changed the real estate industry overnight. Just like that, buyer’s agents were no longer getting their standard three percent commission, and many investors began imagining what buying and selling homes would be like without realtors. But is this massive NAR settlement as dramatic as the headlines are making it out to be? Is there …

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203: Compass Settles for $57.5 Million, Inventory Jumps, Fed Talks Rate Cuts 40:54

3M ago40:54

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Compass is the latest brokerage to settle after the recent NAR lawsuit made sweeping changes to agent commission payments. With NAR, Keller Williams, Compass, and more associations and brokerages paying out massive settlement fees and rewriting their agent agreements, could we be on the cusp of even more lawsuits to come? We’re breaking it all down…

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Dishin' Dirt on Is this the Agent's Answer to the NAR Settlement? Maybe a Positive. 36:27

3M ago36:27

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It all is doom and gloom since the NAR settlement. But is there another side that is possibly a positive for agents? No one really knows how this will play out. Not even the so-called experts. However, are we to believe that NAR has not already thought out what happens next. I can't believe that one of the nation's largest trade organization has no…

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202: Market Madness: 8 Housing Markets We’d Place Big Bets on in 2024 37:04

3M ago37:04

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It’s March Madness season, so we thought we’d create a bracket of our own, pitting some of the best real estate markets against each other to see which one will win the top seed for best city to invest in 2024. Each of our expert hosts picked two real estate markets, all with a March Madness team, and share why these markets will beat out the rest …

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201: Breaking: NAR Settles for $418M, Buying and Selling Homes Could Change Forever w/The New York Times’ Debra Kamin 35:14

3M ago35:14

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A bombshell NAR settlement could bring wide-sweeping changes to the housing market. After a snowball of NAR lawsuits, the realtor association agreed to settle for a whopping $418 million and make critical changes to how real estate agent commissions are paid and how competition can be upheld. This significantly impacts anyone buying or selling a ho…

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200: Flip/Off: Whose House Flip Can Pull In the Biggest Return? (Dainard vs. Washington) 41:34

3M ago41:34

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James Dainard, a house flipper in Seattle, Washington, has been on a flipping spree for the past two decades. He’s flipped more homes than you can count, made tens of millions in the process, and has built multiple massive businesses to support his flipping fixation. In the shadows, his young(er) protégé, Henry Washington, has been learning his eve…

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BREAKING: Dishin' Dirt on the NAR Settlement and its Impact on You 35:41

3M ago35:41

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As you probably know by now the National Association of REALTORs settled the Sitzer/Burnette Case last week for $418 million dollars. But the bigger cost may be the concessions that NAR made in order to settle including a new rule prohibiting the agent from listing a co-op fee on the MLS. Today I discuss the settlement as well as the ramifications.…

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199: New Listings “Normalize,” Inflation Ticks Up, and Airbnb Bans Indoor Cameras 36:48

3M ago36:48

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The Fed isn’t happy, but what’s new? After inflation numbers were released last week, showing higher-than-expected consumer price growth, our rate cut dreams could be slowly dwindling. Are we still on a timeline to see lower mortgage rates by summer, or is the US economy just too strong to prompt any help for prospective homebuyers? This story, and…

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Dishin' Dirt on You Can't Half-A** the Buyer Agency Contract 31:37

3M ago31:37

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In light of the monumental verdict in the Sitzer/Burnette case Buyer Agency Contracts are more important than ever. You can no longer half-a** these agreements. You should take extra care to demonstrate your knowledge and to fully explain not only your duties and obligations but also those of the buyer/client. In today's podcast I cover the do's an…

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198: Real Deals We’re Doing RIGHT NOW (Flips, Developments, and Duplexes) 38:08

3M ago38:08

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Welcome to the “redemption year” for real estate investing. We talk a lot on this show about the real estate deals being done all across the country. From interviewing flippers to developers to agents and investors, it always seems like there’s still money to be made, no matter the market. But is that really true? Or is it a bunch of pro-property i…

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197: NAR Finally Faces Competition: Is the Agent "Monopoly" Over? w/Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky 41:42

3M ago41:42

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this episode and written below are solely opinions of the hosts, guests, and writers and do not reflect the views of BiggerPockets. The recent NAR lawsuits are paving a new path for real estate agents—one that could change how we buy and sell real estate forever. For the past century, the NAR (National Association …

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Dishin' Dirt You have Less than 10 Seconds to Grab The Consumer Attention on Social Media, so Don't Screw it Up! 27:06

4M ago27:06

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We all know how quickly people flip through social media. You have mere seconds to grab and hold someone's attention. So you have to utilize that short period of time to make someone want to stay on your post. People go to social media to be entertained and not sold to. So how do you entertain and sell at the same time and grab them in seconds? You…

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196: China Falters, Israel’s Oil Danger, and Russia’s Assets Used Against Them w/Joe Brusuelas 38:12

4M ago38:12

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China’s economy is on its last legs. Thanks to massive overspending and high unemployment, the Chinese economy is beginning to break down, with real estate prices crashing at a scale similar to 2008 in the US. This is bad news for not only Chinese investors but also global investors with money in China. But could these tumultuous conditions spill o…

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195: What Happens to Rent Prices When 1,000,000 New Units Come Online in 2024? w/Chris Salviati 46:53

4M ago46:53

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Rent prices peaked in 2022 after a double-digit percentage run-up. Due to more household formation, disposable income, and remote work availability, Americans were doing whatever they could to upgrade their housing to bigger, better, and often more expensive options. But, after interest rates shot up, the economy began to cool, and work-from-home b…

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Dishin' Dirt on PART 2 of the Most Important and Scary Real Estate Podcast this Year! 25:50

4M ago25:50

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I hope last week scared you enough to realize that everyone is a potential victim of wire fraud. It is getting much worse, not better in the real estate market. Tom Cronkright of CertifID returns for part two of how wire fraud is growing in real estate, the methods the fraudsters are using and how to protect yourself as a real estate agent. As I st…

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