The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America’s assertions are “wrong and misleading” and “commissions are very much negotiable.” Source: Inman…
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Lina Khan’s appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation. …
Consumer watchdog says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators. Source:…
The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and…
Forty-one percent of state real estate regulatory agency websites present “poor” information to homebuyers and sellers while devoting themselves entirely to real estate professionals, according…
A new analysis by the Consumer Federation of America determined that 51 percent of consumers believe referral fees are unfair if they aren’t disclosed. Source:…
The study, released Monday by the Consumer Federation of America, also warns consumers to be skeptical of agent ratings. Source: Inman News
In a new study, the Consumer Federation of America calls real estate disclosures “confusing,” and calls out agents for not doing enough to explain them. …
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large. Take this poll to…