Lower splits lead to rise in dual agency transactions: Study
More than 20% of residential transactions in North America are doubled-ended, with up to 48% in 1 East Coast market
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Buyers and sellers don't know whose interests agents represent, says the Consumer Federation of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 15
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4 plaintiffs allege signatures on statutory disclosure form Houlihan Lawrence included in its legal filing are phony
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 30
Why dual agency should never happen
Opinion
How do consumers win with limited representation and an agent who can’t advocate on their behalf?
by Jay Thompson Nov 28
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Lawsuit against New York brokerage Houlihan Lawrence takes a new twist, with anonymous letters alleging the firm was paying 'secret kickbacks' to its 1,300 agents
How to elevate your luxury brand by being a 'concierge agent'
Opinion
In case you didn't know the formula, first-rate service plus up-to-date information equals top-rate client compensation
by Spyro Kemble Sep 14
Wallet
The affordability crisis and housing supply shortage are hitting Realtors hard, according to the 2018 NAR Member Profile report
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 15
Zillow bashes Upstream and CAR in public regulator comments
The real estate giant balked at Upstream's 'unreasonable restrictions' on listing data and CAR's 'refusal to negotiate'
Does dual agency have a future in real estate?
To stay above-board here are 6 best-practice tips
by Mustafa Abbasi Jul 6
Canadian province banned dual agency — could the United States be next?
Representing both sides of a transaction can seem efficient, but that arrangement is often suspect, and in part of Canada, it's officially banned
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 21
The government wants to know what's up with real estate pocket listings
NAR's Melanie Wyne and industry attorney Mitch Skinner discuss federal regulators' concerns ahead of June real estate competition workshop
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
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Opinion
The fallacies and problems of working with only one agent
by Bernice Ross Nov 6
The Inman Files: Pocket listing + dual agency = home sale horror story
Opinion
Our purchase offer was a 45-day close at full price. What could possibly go wrong? Lots.
by Brad Inman Jul 14
Why an NYC listing agent became a buyer's broker
Ian Katz specializes in navigating the complex Big Apple, while serving a niche for buyers in his market who shy away from dual agency
by Gill South Mar 14
A rickety bridge with gaps
Why the issue of dual agency is a perfect storm that could transform business
by Bernice Ross Jan 16