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State law requires real estate agents to give the consumer a meaningful explanation of agency when the conversation turns substantive.  But what is a "meaningful explanation"? Is your agency explanation something that is understandable and does it rise to the standard of being meaningful? If it does not contain these 7 key words then chances are it probably does not. In this podcast learn what you need to include in your explanation of agency for it to be meaningful and legal.

Also in the episode I will give you a Cliff Notes version of what is going on with the #FreeBritney movement and another episode of Gary's Good News Only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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One of the first things a real estate agent completes on a contract is the party's name.  The last thing the real estate agent does is have the contract signed.  

Are you listing the name correctly and is the person signing the contract authorized to do so?  Too many agents gloss over the importance of getting this correct.  Do you know how to properly identify a trust, estate, church, partnership, etc.?  Do you know if the person you are working with is even the correct person with power to sign the contract? 

Listen to this week's episode of Dishin' Dirt to see how much you know or maybe don't know.

Also, a quick take on why builder's don't typically pay real estate commission on add-ons and upgrades and fresh off my YouTube banning, another installment of Gary's Good  News only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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Real Estate is totally crazy right now.  Multiple offers, offers over asking and inventory shortages are just the tip of the iceberg. With this craze comes issues in the marketplace that every real estate agent needs to know and understand how to navigate.  In this episode of Dishin' Dirt I discuss the Top Five issues facing real estate agents in the market today.  Not only will you learn the issues but possible solutions too.

In this week's Short Take I discuss the June 30 deadline for renewing your real estate license and of course another episode of Gary's Good News Only!  LAST WEEK'S  GOT BANNED BY YOUTUBE!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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In this final episode of our series on the differences in the South Carolina REALTORS contract and the Central Carolina REALTORs Contract we examine tax adjustments, contract ratification and financing.  Becki Ashby, Byron King and Austin Smallwood and I discuss how each provision is handled in the respective contracts and how it differs from the  other contract.

Also, I discuss contract release and issues with the form. And of course, another segment of Gary's Good News Only. 

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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This week we examine the differences in the South Carolina REALTORS contract and the Central Carolina REALTORs Contract as it pertains to the CL-100, sale and close contingencies and earnest money.  Becki Ashby, Byron King and Austin Smallwood and I discuss how each provision is handled in the respective contracts and how it differs from the  other contract.

Also, I unveil where you can get your FREE copy of my E-BOOK on Seller Disclosure.

And of course, another segment of The End of the World as We Know It and Gary's Good News Only. 

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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As the market remains hot, the chance that you will be presented with an out of market contract form increases. It is imperative that you understand the differences in contracts so you don't miss deadlines and so you can explain the contract to your client. You can't simply refuse to accept out of market contracts.

In this podcast I begin a series that will examine the difference in the State and Central Carolina REALTORs contracts. This week I examine the due diligence and repair provisions of each contract.

Also, a special episode of As Gary Sees It and Gary's Good News Only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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Sale and Close Contingency and Close Contingency. What is the difference and how does each one work? Are they good for both parties and when should they be used? Can your contract be bumped for a better offer? When do you have to start due diligence?

In this episode we examine the terms of the Sale and Close Addendum and the Close Contingency in relation to the Central Carolina REALTOR Association contract and the Sale Contingency associated with the South Carolina REALTOR Association contract.  I also examine the issues with First Right of Refusals and how it could actually be very bad for the seller. 

Also, another episode of Gary's Good News Only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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Today we are seeing more buyers and sellers experience remorse and attempt to terminate the contract without reason or right. So what happens when a buyer or seller decides at the last minute that they want to terminate and in doing so would be in default. This podcast examines why it is happening and the legalities and realities of the default. I will also give you some strategies to avoid it.

Also in the episode is a new segment What's On My Mind. It even has some cheesy music. And of course, Gary's Good News Only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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Everyone hates the dreaded offer rejection form.  I think it is the most worthless form in real estate and it only serves to cost you more time and liability.  However, it is required by law so you better be sending them out.  Here are the five ways that most agents are screwing up the Offer Rejection Form.  Understand that each of these could result in you having a grievance filed against you. As buyers and buyer's agents become more desperate to find houses in this tight market you don't want to give anyone a reason to file a grievance against you.

Also, in this episode is an Extra Value Sized edition of What Happened While You Were Out Showing as well as Gary's Good News Only!

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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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The real estate market is on fire.  Multiple offers are being made in a matter of hours. Most of the offers are for asking price or higher.  Sometimes an offer will be for $50k, $60k, $70k or more over asking. But is this offer legit or fake?  Is the buyer trying to "buy" the contract by making the contract contingent on appraisal knowing it will not appraise and they can renegotiate latter.  Is this practice legal and ethical?  Is this bad practice for the seller and/or buyer. Lisa Harris of eXp joins me to discuss.  

Also, in "What Happened While You Were Showing" we answer the question many are asking. Are we headed for a bubble?  And of course, Gary's Good News Only!!
 
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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 jurisdiction for applicable legal advice germane to your issue.

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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.