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Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren’t displaying commissions

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Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined. Continue reading →

RLTY Capital launches suite of agent Success Services

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Agents who sign on can access legal structuring and advisory services, a network of industry thought leaders, accountants, wealth managers and a variety of courses — including some by “Sell It Like Serhant.” Continue reading →

Corcoran Global Living CEO awash in lawsuits amid agent pay delay

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Agents at some of the California-based franchisee’s 70-plus branches allege delayed commission payments and power outages as CEO Michael Mahon battles lawsuits on multiple fronts. Continue reading →

‘I am not a tour guide’: How to nail tough commission conversations

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Panelists Smita Singh, Cindi Hagley, and Kraig Klaus discussed client requests to negotiate or cut their pay at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday Continue reading →

Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire

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The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it’s based on a faulty premise. Continue reading →

4 commission charts that explain both sides of the Moehrl conflict

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The homeseller plaintiffs hope to show the need for change in how agents are paid, while NAR and major real estate franchisors aim to show the status quo is working just fine. Continue reading →

It’s baaack! Homebuyer commission suit against NAR rises from ashes

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On Wednesday, eight homebuyers filed an amended complaint, once thought to be dead, against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams and others alleging NAR rules have inflated agent commissions. Continue reading →

KW demands REX turn over audio recordings in commission suit

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The real estate franchisor has subpoenaed the discount brokerage for recordings of all in-bound calls, not just those purporting to show agent steering, in multibillion-dollar class-action case. Continue reading →

What happens if the DOJ kills cooperation and compensation on the MLS?

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Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off, says author and coach Bernice Ross. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to … Continue reading →

Under what circumstances are you willing to negotiate commission? Pulse

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For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets. Continue reading →