If you’re working with a real estate agent and you notice that they never show you homes in specific areas, or ignore your preferences and only show you homes in certain areas, you might be the victim of “steering.” Steering is the practice of trying to steer you into a certain neig...
How real estate agent commissions work, average rates nationwide, when payment will be due, and what services to expect in return.
Our qualitative data reveal how agents engage in steering and upselling. The findings enhance our understanding of mechanisms in the housing market, and provide more empirical clarity on the role real estate agents play in asset and place inequality....
Consistent with real estate agents steering buyers to properties with high commissions, we find that if a property has a buying commission rate less than 2.5%, it is 5% less likely to be sold and takes 12% longer to sell. This isn’t the first time economists (or regulators) have scrutin...
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“It's important to punish bad actors in some way,” said Jacob Faber, an associate professor of public service and sociology at New York University. “If you're steering Black homebuyers toward neighborhoods with lower rates of home equity accumulation, you are reducing the ability of those ...
When you need to drive to a showing, the smartphone will replace the steering wheel to guide your self-driving car, communicating along the way with “smart street lights” that can warn of traffic issues ahead and help calibrate the signals to clear congestion. ...
the expertise of the right real estate agent can not only protect your interests but also potentially save or earn you a substantial amount of money. Consider your real estate agent as your personal guide, dedicated to steering you safely and efficiently through the intricacies of the buying and...
Jenny reversed every negative I had about real estate agents. She stuck with steering me away from places that didnt fit. Besides negotiating a good deal she cared about my choice. Professional and personable. A key to work with Service areas (0) ...
Adam was terrific to work with, and was seriously committed to saving us money, steering us away from bad deals, and encouraging us to be confident in good ones. Wouldn’t ever work with another realtor; this guy is legit. No nonsense, helpful, respon... ...