10 Real Estate Stories That Rocked 2025 and Will Reshape Your Business in 2026 (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail2025 was the most disruptive year in real estate in a generation. The NAR settlement, compensation overhauls, private listing networks, brokerage consolidations — the industry changed at every level. Here are the 10 stories that drove it, and what they mean for your business in 2026.In this episode — Part 1 of a two-part series — Gary Pickren counts down stories 10 through 6 from the biggest real estate year of the decade. For South Carolina REALTORS, brokers, and real estate professionals trying to make sense of where the industry is headed, this is the essential context you need going into 2026.What's covered:Stories 10 through 6 of the biggest real estate news events of 2025 — ranked by their lasting impact on how agents do businessHow each story changed the real estate industry in 2025 and what the ongoing effects look like in 2026South Carolina-specific implications for the national trends reshaping compensation, MLS access, and brokerage structureWhat South Carolina real estate agents and brokers need to have on their radar heading into the rest of 2026Don't miss Part 2 for stories 5 through 1 — the biggest of the year. Together these episodes are the fastest way to get fully up to speed on everything that changed in 2025 and why it still matters today.Don't forget to like us and share us!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 area.