Lamacchia: ‘Nothing’s changed’ about mortgage commission rules

Anthony Lamacchia thinks some agents are reading too much into guidance issued by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac confirming sellers can continue to pay buyer’s agents’ commissions. Continue reading

RE/MAX President: ‘It’s time to take back our No. 1 market share’

In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor’s U.S. operations. Continue reading

Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key

Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force consumers onto the horns of dilemma. There’s a better way. Continue reading

The Real Word: Redfin’s publishing buyer’s agent commissions

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, now all Redfin-listed homes will publicly display the commission that sellers are offering to buyer’s agents. Continue reading

Redfin to publicly display buyers’ agent commissions on all listings

The online brokerage believes that displaying buyer’s agent commissions will add transparency and lead to a more efficient housing marketplace. Continue reading