Consumers give agents high marks and want them to be paid: Intel

Most homebuyers are willing to do what it takes to ensure their real estate agent is compensated — even if it means paying out of pocket, an Intel-Dig Insights survey of 3,000 consumers reveals. Continue reading

71% of real estate agents didn’t close any deals last year

At Inman Connect New York, Redfin’s Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors. Continue reading

REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly

As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures. Continue reading

Commission is negotiable: Why your sellers deserve to know

There seems to be a misconception about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to the National Association of Realtors to clear it up. Here’s the truth. Continue reading