Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target.
Source: Inman News
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
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