In a new report alleging the majority of commissions are nearly identical in 35 U.S. cities, the Consumer Federation of America said offers to buyer agents should be legally prohibited.
Source: Inman News
Watchdog calls for ban on sellers offering buyer agent commissions
Published in Agent, antitrust, Brokerage, buyer rebate, cfa, commisisons, commission rule, consumer federation of america, Mantill Williams, MLS & Associations, NAR, national association of realtors, Select and Stephen Brobeck
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