The Consumer Federation of America, a watchdog group, examined 43 contracts from 37 states, most from state or local Realtor associations, and found practices it believes worthy of scrutiny
Opinion
Senior Fellow Stephen Brobeck argues that Florida broker Cara Ameer did not address the two central questions raised by the Consumer Federation of America's report
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America believes transaction brokerage compensation should be lower. According to this bicoastal broker, here's why that's just plain wrong
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America criticizes transaction brokerage in Florida. Here's why this Florida-California broker says it's way off
Most Florida agents are transaction brokers who don't have to disclose they have no obligation to look out for customers' best interests, according to the Consumer Federation of America
Opinion
New law does away with terms 'single-party broker' and 'transaction broker'
Broker-client relationship key to level of service
Beyond Dual Agency
Beyond Dual Agency
Regulators demonstrate varied approach to agency issues
Beyond Dual Agency: Part 1
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