variable rate commissions: Dual Agency and the Hogs Who Love It
- 07/23/09 07:55 AM
I read an interesting article in Inman News the other day about the controversial subject of Dual Agency, aka direct deals or "double dipping" by some. In other words, taking both sides of the commission by representing the seller and the buyer in a real estate transaction. Here's the article that I read. DESIGNATED AGENCY VERSUS DUAL AGENCY In states like Massachusetts, we have enacted regulations that provide for disclosed designated agency in all real estate transactions. Many people may be familiar with the scenario where a real estate agent provides them with a form that they need to sign when they first meet with him/her. … (6 comments)
variable rate commissions: Who Really Benefits From Variable Rate Commissions?
- 04/25/09 09:00 AM
What am I doing in the office late on the first truly HOT day in Boston since last summer writing on my ActiveRain blog and why can't I be doing this outside on my laptop? Great question. But that's not the subject of this blog. I want to talk about variable rate commissions from real estate brokers. Who really benefits from this - the home seller or the agent? For those of you unfamiliar with the subject, many agents obtain listing appointments with potential home sellers and "soften" the "sting" of their commission by saying something like "of course, if you … (1 comments)
I read an interesting article in Inman News the other day about the controversial subject of Dual Agency, aka direct deals or "double dipping" by some. In other words, taking both sides of the commission by representing the seller and the buyer in a real estate transaction. Here's the article that I read.
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