How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you're depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
Everything agents should know about fiduciary duties
Real estate agents should be familiar with these duties and make sure to adhere to them in order to avoid legal liability and to maintain the trust and confidence of their clients
It's only business: Watchdog says Florida agents aren't loyal to clients
Most Florida agents are transaction brokers who don't have to disclose they have no obligation to look out for customers' best interests, according to the Consumer Federation of America
Consumer watchdog: The real estate industry regulates itself
A report from the Consumer Federation of America found that the vast majority of seats on state real estate commissions are held by industry members and not one is held by a consumer or housing advocate
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 21
NAR: Don't work without a written listing agreement
Trade group says agents and brokers want to avoid MLS policies and rules, but are taking on major risks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
Fiduciary duty panel at ICSF 18
Panelists at Inman Connect San Francisco reflect on strategies for maintaining the financial and emotional health of clients for the long-term
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 20
7 things real estate leaders should never do
Opinion
Know which side of the desk you're on
by Spyro Kemble Feb 22
Do clients think of real estate agents as fiduciaries?
Read your state agency disclosure document, and make sure you really understand the role you play with the public
by Russ Cofano Sep 6
5 tips to ensure your cash buyers are legit
There's no full-proof method, but these tips will help eliminate the wannabes
by James Vasquez Dec 2
Legal spat over sale of mansion could greatly expand definition of 'dual agency' in California
Supreme Court to rule whether two agents at same brokerage owe fiduciary duties to both buyer and seller
by Inman Aug 20
Buying a listing before it hits the market isn't always a good deal
by Dian Hymer Jun 25
Broker-client relationship key to level of service
by Inman Feb 24
The Wheel Estate Cam: Episode 30
by Inman Jul 16