Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don’t let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way. Continue reading
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents. Continue reading
In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index that they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving the industry. But will this all blow over? Continue reading
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS. Continue reading
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers’ fees, new Inman Intel Index results show. Continue reading
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS. Continue reading
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property. Continue reading
With all the commission confusion surrounding the new rule implementation, compliance expert Summer Goralik answers your burning questions. Continue reading