‘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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A new paper from the Consumer Policy Center finds that tacked-on brokerage fees have become “standard practice” despite agent objections.
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...
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.
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.
Brokerages are allowed to benefit from a deal — but fiduciary duty requires full disclosure, including unbiased data on the downsides of private listings.
A $3,000 offer, a $46,000 claim - the math didn't add up for double costs.
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.
The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.
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...
Seit Juli gibt es neue Gebührenregeln für Wertpapierfirmen. Nicht alle haben das Gesetz richtig umgesetzt, deutet die Finanzaufsicht Bafin an.
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.
Settlements cover Compass, Redfin, The Real Brokerage and 6 other firms, adopting NAR practice changes.
The brokerage now spans 19 states and DC, and says average agent earnings rise 144% in year one after switching firms.
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...
Two renters claim Compass has become a "real estate leviathan" with a monopoly on Manhattan listings that leads to rising rents. [ more › ]
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.
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.
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...
Clients of the Invesco Core Real Estate—USA fund can also cash out at a discount in an upcoming tender offer.
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.
Plaintiffs cite $5,270 monthly rent versus a July 2026 median asking rent of $4,390.
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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