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  • ‘Junk’ brokerage fees cost consumers $2B annually, report says
  • Buyer Agreement’s $995 Fee Raises Questions Over Flat Brokerage Charges
  • Compass transaction fee case dismissed

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realestatenews.com /1 month ago

‘Junk’ brokerage fees cost consumers $2B annually, report says

A new paper from the Consumer Policy Center finds that tacked-on brokerage fees have become “standard practice” despite agent objections.

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theclose.com /1 month ago

Buyer Agreement’s $995 Fee Raises Questions Over Flat Brokerage Charges

A disputed $995 brokerage fee shows why agents should explain flat charges, payment triggers, and potential buyer costs before the first tour. The post Buyer Agreement’s $995 Fee R...

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realestatenews.com /4 weeks ago

Compass transaction fee case dismissed

The Efron case, filed by Florida homebuyers, had accused the brokerage of unfairly and illegally adding a $475 fee to their 2024 home purchase transaction.

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realestatenews.com /1 week ago

Only 1 in 3 sellers are negotiating agent commissions

Many agents will lower their commission when asked, but sellers are still largely in the dark about how the process works and what they’re required to pay.

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wealthprofessional.ca /1 month ago

BC court denies insurance broker's bid to recover $886,392 transfer fee

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realestatenews.com /1 month ago

Sellers are only making a 'choice' if they know all the facts

Brokerages are allowed to benefit from a deal — but fiduciary duty requires full disclosure, including unbiased data on the downsides of private listings.

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wealthprofessional.ca /4 weeks ago

BC court denies mortgage broker double costs over rejected offer

A $3,000 offer, a $46,000 claim - the math didn't add up for double costs.

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financial-planning.com /1 month ago

How good was 2025 for brokerages? They made $115B in pretax profits

FINRA's annual snapshot shows how the wealth industry is changing, from key business metrics and marketing trends to shifts in registration and a shrinking branch footprint.

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housingwire.com /6 days ago

Real estate doesn’t compete with other brokerages anymore

The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.

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theclose.com /1 month ago

Buyer Agreement Dispute Exposes Gaps in Brokerage Release Policies

A buyer-agent dispute exposes gaps in brokerage release policies, compensation terms, and cancellation procedures firms should review now. The post Buyer Agreement Dispute Exposes...

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handelsblatt.com /1 month ago

Wertpapierhandel: Wie Broker noch Geld verdienen dürfen

Seit Juli gibt es neue Gebührenregeln für Wertpapierfirmen. Nicht alle haben das Gesetz richtig umgesetzt, deutet die Finanzaufsicht Bafin an.

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realestatenews.com /1 month ago

Compass data suggests listing on Zillow comes at a cost

The brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.

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housingwire.com /1 week ago

Gibson commission settlements upheld by Eighth Circuit

Settlements cover Compass, Redfin, The Real Brokerage and 6 other firms, adopting NAR practice changes.

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housingwire.com /1 week ago

Ryan Serhant doesn’t want to buy your brokerage. He wants your agents

The brokerage now spans 19 states and DC, and says average agent earnings rise 144% in year one after switching firms.

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survivefrance.com /1 month ago

Selling a French property to UK buyers (Donzenac/Brive airport) -

Jennifer11: I’m not sure what you mean by this. Normally the seller pays the agent’s commission from the sale proceeds. Yes, but the seller normally factors this fee into the as...

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gothamist.com /2 weeks ago

Tribeca tenants blame $5K rents on nation's largest brokerage in new federal complaint

Two renters claim Compass has become a "real estate leviathan" with a monopoly on Manhattan listings that leads to rising rents. [ more › ]

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realestatenews.com /1 month ago

Batton judge grants final approval of KW, REMAX settlements

The brokerages will pay nearly $30 million in combined damages. The Aug. 4 ruling resolves all homebuyer claims and related future actions against the firms.

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Booking's commission is the cheapest thing it takes from you

Booking Holdings' merchant model now represents 67% of revenue and holds $8.2B in deferred hotelier funds, making payout timing a bigger financial issue than commission rates.

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realestatemagazine.ca /1 month ago

Real Brokerage posts 30% revenue growth as Remax vote nears

Real Brokerage posted 30% revenue growth in Q2 as it moves closer to closing its acquisition of Remax The post Real Brokerage posts 30% revenue growth as Remax vote nears appeared...

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wealthmanagement.com /2 weeks ago

Invesco Slashes Fees 20% to Get Property Fund Investors to Stop Pulling Cash

Clients of the Invesco Core Real Estate—USA fund can also cash out at a discount in an upcoming tender offer.

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realestatenews.com /1 month ago

LPT moves closer to IPO; KW, Corcoran add luxury agents

The brokerage filed a draft registration with the SEC this week. Plus, Ruth Reffkin launches a team; SIR enters Vietnam; Real nabs media-savvy D.C. team; more.

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housingwire.com /2 weeks ago

Antitrust suit claims Compass pullback from StreetEasy raised NYC rents

Plaintiffs cite $5,270 monthly rent versus a July 2026 median asking rent of $4,390.

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realestatemagazine.ca /2 weeks ago

How Ontario’s differing MLS rules can affect when agents get paid

PropTx and ITSO both set seven-day commission timelines, but a key difference determines when co-operating brokerages must receive their money. The post How Ontario’s differing MLS...

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finance.yahoo.com /2 weeks ago

Broker Insurance Frenzy: 3-Digit Cost Hikes Ahead

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