Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That’s bad business for both clients and real estate professionals. Continue reading
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading
Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading
Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target. Continue reading
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements and whether they constitute an attempted workaround of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement. Continue reading
Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman. Continue reading
Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest. Continue reading
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading
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
With more supervision layers required due to NAR’s settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading