The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring…
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A new draft seller contract that eXp Realty is distributing to its brokers and agents is largely consistent with a newly issued set of criteria…
The second report by the Consumer Federation of America to focus on the California Association of Realtors in as many weeks examines the association’s 7,000-word…
New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Source:…
Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay the buyer’s agent’s commission. But it remains to be seen if buyers will be allowed…
The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you’re depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers. Source: Inman…
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…
Consumer watchdog CFA hails federal agency’s proposal to ban sellers from making compensation offers as a “major watershed” in promoting more competition in real estate. …
Agent “glut” means part-timers are now the majority, leading to “widespread incompetence and pressure to maintain high commission rates,” according to the Consumer Federation of…