The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has long advocated against coupled commissions in real estate, arguing they allow Realtors to inflate pricing, costing consumers billions annually.
Critics of CFA's stance on uncoupled commissions argue the organization has strayed from its mission, but many economists and institutions support this model as a means to enhance competition.
The ongoing debate around real estate commissions was reignited by a jury's decision in a class action lawsuit, highlighting issues of price fixing and consumer harm in the industry.
The realtor industry, by not openly discussing commission rates in their marketing practices, has perpetuated a system that discourages price negotiation, maintaining high commission rates.
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