What happens when consumer advocates, real estate researchers, and industry leaders sit down to debate commissions, referral fees, private listings, and market concentration?

A conversation that's guaranteed to challenge your assumptions.

In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson welcome Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch from the Consumer Policy Center to discuss three controversial reports examining buyer agent commissions, referral fees, and Compass's growing market influence. They break down why commission rates haven't changed as much as many expected after the NAR settlement, why referral fee models are drawing increased scrutiny, and whether private listings and double-ended transactions could create unintended consequences for consumers.

Whether you agree with their conclusions or not, this is one of the most important conversations happening in real estate today.

Links to the reports mentioned in the episode: Real Estate Referral Fees Harm Consumers

Why Decoupling Commissions Failed To Lower Housing Costs

Compass Threatens to Dominate Residential Real Estate Market

Connect with Wendy here. Connect with Stephen here.

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