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The Real Estate REplayEquity Snatchers: The Truth About Home Equity AgreementsQuick 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-stealing scams and explain why they’re basically the payday loans of homeownership. Want to keep your...
2025-01-1537 minThe Real Estate REplayReal Estate’s Great Confusion: Why No One Knows What to Do (and What It Means for You)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 brokers, we’ll discuss why the new rules have sparked so much confus...
2024-12-211h 03The Real Estate REplayPolitical Myths vs. Realty: Why the Sitzer Settlement Stands Firm Despite Election HypeGot a question?Uncover the truth behind the claims and expectations swirling around the recent elections and their supposed impact on the real estate sector. With the Sitzer settlement nearing its final approval, some voices on social media speculate that political interventions could upend this pivotal moment in the industry. But can anyone really change the course of a settlement years in the making? Join me, Wendy Gilch, as we cut through the noise and explore why the settlement, addressing anti-competitive practices in real estate, remains unaffected by political shifts, no matter who's in power....
2024-11-0710 minThe Real Estate REplayExposing Appraisal Management Companies: Hidden Costs, Ethical Concerns, and the Call for Reform in Real EstateDid 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 into a profit-driven layer, adding unknown costs for homebuyers. Joshua shares how AMCs often pocket a hefty, undisclosed portion of apprais...
2024-11-0150 minThe Real Estate REplayConsumer Battles: How CFPB Funding and Political Shifts Impact Your FinancesPrepare 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 consumer watchdogs in the financial realm. We also discuss a few people that are currently up for re-election, how financial institutions c...
2024-10-1810 min
Industry RelationsReal Estate Forms: Consumer-Friendly or Industry-Driven?Are real estate forms truly consumer-friendly or are they just industry-driven? In this episode, Doug Miller and Wendy Gilch, Directors of CAARE (Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate), expose what they believe are the flaws in the current buyer agency agreements. From undisclosed dual agency to lack of cancellation clauses, these forms often prioritize the interests of industry competitors over consumers. Rob, Greg, Doug and Wendy explore potential solutions such as creating consumer-friendly templates and implementing amendments. They dive into the complexities of fiduciary responsibility and touch on hot-button topics like compensation and collusion. ...
2024-07-1055 min
Proprietors of Pittsburgh PodcastSmall Business Roundtable Discussion | Kristen Ricupero, Wendy Gilch, and Jessie TaitKristen Ricupero, owner of Financial Fitness Coaching, Wendy Gilch, owner of SellingLater.com, and Jessie Tait, owner of Enspra, are my guests for this small business roundtable episode. All three of them have been on the show previously, and each contributes generously to a dynamic, relevant, and entertaining discussion. Some of the many topics we cover include lessons learned from business mistakes, how to recession-proof your business, setting an example for your kids as a mompreneur, and ideas for adapting to the realities of the current labor market. Please enjoy this episode, and keep the ideas coming for guests...
2022-03-1356 minProprietors of Pittsburgh PodcastIntroducing Season 8 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh PodcastHello, Pittsburgh. I’m excited to introduce a brand-new season for you – and it’s jam-packed with unique episodes and bonus content. Season 8 has been an incredible one for me to record and produce, and I can’t wait to share the full episodes with you.I had the great honor and privilege of interviewing attorney, Edgar Snyder - a person that I admire for the firm he has built, the trail he has blazed, and the philanthropic work he has done in Pittsburgh. I’ve been watching Edgar Snyder on TV since I was a kid, and I’m su...
2022-01-2005 min
Notorious PODNotorious POD, Ep. 24: Real Problem of Real Estate with Wendy Gilch, Sellinglater.comTaking a break from our investigation into blockchain technology and real estate, we turn instead to a proptech entrepreneur who started a company out of personal frustration, only to discover what she thinks is the real problem in real estate: gatekeeping. Wendy Gilch is the founder and CEO of Sellinglater.com, which is morphing into a consumer education community. I include a video of a presentation that she gave to Customer Commons laying out the gatekeeping problem, and why it affects everything for consumers. I am also joined by Sunny Lake Hahn, whose experience as...
2021-07-291h 18
Let's Talk Real EstateLet’s Talk Selling Later and Consumer Advocacy with Wendy GilchWendy Gilch wants buyers and sellers to know. Know what? Know everything about real estate and the intricacies of the industry, as well as the scams that can turn the experience from a dream into a nightmare. Frustrated by the process as a consumer years ago, Wendy set out to shed light on what is often a process that keeps consumers in the dark. Between referral services that claim to connect consumers with the “best” agents to companies that sell consumers’ info to agents, mortgage brokers, and others in the industry, most companies that make millions from the business of real e...
2021-04-0947 minLet's Talk Real EstateLet’s Talk Selling Later and Consumer Advocacy with Wendy GilchWendy Gilch wants buyers and sellers to know. Know what? Know everything about real estate and the intricacies of the industry, as well as the scams that can turn the experience from a dream into a nightmare. Frustrated by the process as a consumer years ago, Wendy set out to shed light on what is often a process that keeps consumers in the dark. Between referral services that claim to connect consumers with the “best” agents to companies that sell consumers’ info to agents, mortgage brokers, and others in the industry, most companies that make millions from the business of real e...
2021-04-0947 minProprietors of Pittsburgh PodcastDon't Try to Be Perfect | Wendy Gilch, Owner of SellingLater.comA few years ago, Wendy Gilch and her husband were “move-up” buyers. They were selling a townhome and building a dream home for their growing family. This experience left Wendy frustrated, confused, and anxious about the entire process. Feeling rushed, they sold their townhome too fast and ended up moving twice. Although the real estate industry claimed to be looking out for consumers, Wendy felt that the whole process was built around benefiting real estate-related companies all along the value chain. If homebuyers and sellers were the lifeblood of the industry, why didn’t they have more control? This questi...
2021-01-2333 min
Forward Thinking Founders412 - Wendy Gilch (Selling Later) On Connecting Buyers and Sellers in Advance Of The SaleWendy Gilch is the founder of Selling Later. Selling Later is A free resource that let's future sellers and buyers connect in advance, without selling their information to real estate companies.
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2020-10-2715 min
Proptech EspressoWendy Gilch - No Free Lunch. A Journey to Customer Advocacy in PropTechToday's guest on Proptech Espresso is Wendy Gilch. Wendy is the CEO and Founder of Selling Later; an ally for consumers that let’s future home sellers and home buyers connect in advance. In addition to giving time back to consumers, Selling Later also peels back the layers of secrecy within the industry by educating consumers on the selling/buying process. Their unbiased platform creates a safe place for consumers to connect, without selling member information or participating in referrals programs. They believe that referral companies work against consumers and agents, and instead allow direct connections between future buyers and s...
2020-09-2336 min