Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A rule-abiding agent is frustrated by her local association’s failure to penalize serious wrongdoers appropriately, especially in her own office. Should local brokers act independently and apply meaningful, behavior-altering justice?
Source: Inman News
Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?
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