Opinion
Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to scramble to shift to an entirely new environment
The National Listing Service wants to help agents compete with big portals such as Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin for control of their lead generation
The New York- and Connecticut-based brokerage says it will appeal the ruling, which will allow plaintiffs to sue on behalf of some 20,000 homebuyers and sellers going back more than a decade
Real estate franchisor says giving the listing brokerage equal billing would cause consumer confusion
A report from the Consumer Federation of America found that the vast majority of seats on state real estate commissions are held by industry members and not one is held by a consumer or housing advocate
Opinion
The best thing we can do for our businesses is be honest about the services we provide, how we work and even how the industry itself works. We need to promote our services without suggesting that the competition is greedy, incompetent or unethical
Opinion
Here's why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker
Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages
The Consumer Federation of America says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators
Opinion
The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to 'pay to play,' and you pay with providing your listings
Opinion
Laurie Weston Davis of Pinehurst, North Carolina-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners shines a light on a badly handled dual agency situation
Opinion
Savvy and progressive industry leaders such as Redfin’s Glenn Kelman and Northwest MLS are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy
A newly amended lawsuit alleges Douglas Elliman's Florida operation failed to supervise its agents, one of whom is accused of committing acts of forgery and fraud
A New York state court determined that establishing informed consent to dual agency requires more than a consumer's signature on a disclosure form
45% of homeowners don't know they pay the buyer's agent commission when a home sells