The recent Florida lawsuit against Compass has focused new attention on “junk” fees charged by real estate brokers.[1] The lawsuit claimed that Compass Florida “committed unfair and deceptive practices by attempting to collect and actually collecting an
Download Release Washington, D.C. – A new report issued by the Consumer Policy Center today – “Junk” Fees Charged to Both Home Sellers and Buyers: An Overview – found that “junk” fees are routinely charged home buyers and sellers,
In the past year, the residential real estate industry has focused an unusual amount of attention on residential real estate referral fees, especially their disclosure. In June, the Northwest MLS announced additions to its forms to provide
Washington, D.C. – A 19-page report released today by the Consumer Policy Center (CPC) reveals that referral fees reinforce high commission rates and jeopardize the quality of consumer service. The report – Commission-Based Home-Referral Services: Consumer Impacts
Download Testimony February 23, 2026 Pennsylvania House Commerce Committee Room 523, Irvis Office Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Re: Support of HB 2120 to amend the PA Usury Law to include Shared Equity Agreements as a mortgage product. To The
Washington, D.C. – Recent interviews with 281 active buyer agents in 26 metropolitan areas revealed their strong resistance to negotiating commission rates but their willingness to lower these rates when faced with pushback from home sellers. These
Introduction Most sellers pay 5-6 percent commissions to sell their home. On a $400,000 property, that cost is $20,000-$24,000. Further, this expense is usually the same regardless of the experience, competence, and efforts of the agent. These two
New CPC Research Explains Different Types of Low-Fee Brokers and Identifies Specific Brokers Likely To Provide The Best Value Washington, D.C. – In the past decade, new real estate companies have been created that offer home sellers
Download Release DOJ Should Weigh in To Ensure Buyer Access to Listings and To Check Big Broker Manipulation of Sellers Washington, D.C. – On April 10, Zillow announced that beginning in May, it will no longer list properties from
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