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‘Double-dipping agents’ overcharge consumers billions in commissions

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Consumer watchdog says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators. Continue reading →

5 big challenges for REX Real Estate in 2021

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The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow. Continue reading →

Consumer groups support REX suit against anti-rebate law

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The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and harms consumers. Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog calls out states for confusing agent disclosures

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In a new study, the Consumer Federation of America calls real estate disclosures ‘confusing,’ and calls out agents for not doing enough to explain them. Continue reading →

Agents react to searing Consumer Federation report on commissions

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The Consumer Federation of America on Monday published a report on commissions — here’s what agents and brokers had to say about the findings. Continue reading →

New report slams agents for lack of transparency around commissions

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The Consumer Federation of America has released another scathing report about the real estate industry, this time focusing on an alleged lack of transparency regarding agent commissions and commission splits. Continue reading →

Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now

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Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans’ debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors o… Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog calls for nationwide ban on dual agency

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A national consumer watchdog is calling for states to ban dual agency and make agency disclosures less confusing, according to a report released Monday. Continue reading →